Do I Have to Pay My Ex-Husband’s Attorney Fees in a California Divorce?
If you are the only spouse working during your marriage, the idea of paying your own divorce attorney may already feel financially stressful. Learning that you could potentially be asked to contribute toward your ex-husband’s attorney fees can make the situation even more confusing.
California family courts may consider whether there is a significant difference between the parties’ incomes and financial resources when attorney fees are addressed.
However, employment income is not necessarily the only factor worth examining.
The spouse requesting attorney fees may have access to other financial resources, including:
• Separate property
• Inheritance
• Gifts
• Savings
• Investments
• Other available or liquid assets
A family law attorney can review the financial circumstances of both sides to determine what issues may be relevant and how they should be presented during the divorce process.
In this video, JOS Family Law explains the issue and discusses why understanding the complete financial picture is important before dealing with attorney-fee requests.
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