Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

I am a new attorney working on a family law case. I didn't ask for a very large retainer to start the work and I used this up within the first couple of weeks. My engagment letter states that I will bill my client monthly and payment is due upon receipt. My client says he can not afford to pay me right now. We currently have a motion pending with the courts. Do you have any suggestions for what I can do to recieve payment. Am I legally bound to continue to actively work on his case if he is not able to pay me?


Asked on 4/23/10, 2:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

You will have to attend the motion, unless you get permission from the court to withdraw. Generally courts require an attorney to represent a client for pending motions or hearings. Review the Rules of Professional Conduct.

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Answered on 4/29/10, 7:11 am


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