Legal Question in Family Law in California

Enlisting Legal Services for Divorce

What is common practice among family law lawyers re the cost and length of an initial consultation? Where can help re lawyer referrals be found for specific cities in the U.S.? Is the deposit of a $2500 retainer reasonable before any consultation has taken place re a divorce? Thanks for your help.


Asked on 9/27/99, 11:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Enlisting Legal Services for Divorce

Although it is not illegal or unethical to charge a fee for consultation, every decent lawyer I know gives a free consultation to a new client. I would shop around if i were you.

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Answered on 9/28/99, 4:13 pm


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