Legal Question in Family Law in California

I hired a lawyer to fight my x husband for not paying alimony, the case was won on my behalf but my x refused to pay anything. The lawyer said he could pursue the matter but it would cost at least another $3500.00. I can not afford to pay any more and told him I would not pursue the matter and could not afford him any longer. I thought the matter was done and over, and just at a month later I received a bill from him for Preparing a Notice of withdrawal of Attorney of record and I'm guessing to mail a copy of said letter to me at a cost of $162.50. Am I to understand that I'm being billed for Him telling me, That I told him I do not need his service any longer?? Is this legal???


Asked on 1/10/12, 4:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

That sounds a bit steep for preparing a simple notice of withdrawal of attorney of record. He can bill you for that service, but that does sound really high, as it is a one page form that can be filled out by his paralegal or legal secretary in about 6 minutes.

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Answered on 1/13/12, 8:16 am


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