Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

What all does a retainer fee cover when a divorce is started?


Asked on 7/20/10, 5:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

You should ask the lawyer about this when you write him the check.

Generally, it covers the filing fee (around $300) plus the first hourly charges that the lawyer incurs (usually at the rate of $200 per hour). After the initial retainer is used up, the lawyer will send out invoices.

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Answered on 7/21/10, 6:09 am


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