Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Payment of attorneys' fees

The answer to your question depends upon the large number of facts, including how much money you have saved, the source of these savings, and other questions about finances. With the amount of money involved in your case you should have an attorney representing you to protect your interest in the assets of the community. The question of who pays the attorney fees will be answered through the course of the divorce group.

Re: Payment of attorneys' fees

First off, you have what is called a long term marriage. If you have been a stay at home mom for 22 years, you may be entitled to spousal support (Alimony) for life.

You can request that your husband pay your attorney fees. But you will need money to retain a lawyer initially.

With respect to support of your adult daughter, child support ordinarily ends when they reach majority, which is 18 years of age, unless they are still in High School when they turn 18.

You do not need to listen to and/or be under the control of your husband anymore. Retain a lawyer. My law firm is running a special right now; $999.00 initial retainer and $150.00 per hour for family law cases. Go to our family law website at www.los-angeles-divorce-lawyer.net to find out more information.

Reply: Payment of attorneys' fees

In a general sense, what you describe as your money in the bank may be community property funds, and if so, to the extent you use community property funds to retain your legal counsel, your spouse is already paying half of your attorney fees.

For a specific opinion regarding your individual circumstances, I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!

You will find some valuable information on various California family law issues by visiting my web site.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.com

Re: Payment of attorneys' fees

Your adult child may be entitled to child support if she is disabled. If you are staying home to care for a disabled adult child you may avoid having to seek employment but some kind of evaluation of your ability to work may be in order. The decision about whether or not to sell the house is one that can wait. You both should consider using a mediator or collaborative attorney's before you get into an expensive battle. Sadly, many divorce attorneys want thousands of dollars just to take your case and will continue to litigate until you are broke.