Our Orange County Divorce Attorney encourage couples to do a amicable divorce (uncontested divorce) without litigation. We believe in intelligent and rational approach to a divorce without a financial and emotionally draining court fight. An experienced Orange County paralegal will prepare all forms for you, file with the court, and get your judgment; you do not need to go to the court or see a judge.
Attorney Fees in Divorce Based on Relative Circumstances of Parties. The court can award cost and attorney fees when the amount awarded are “just and reasonable under the relative circumstances of the respective parties At any time before trial, either spouse may ask the court to determine the equitable allocation of attorney fees, court costs, and expert and consultant fees between the parties. The party files a noticed motion requesting the court to make a finding that the case involves complex or substantial issues of fact or law related to property rights, visitation, custody, or support. On making the requested finding, the court may; in its discretion, determine the appropriate, equitable allocation of attorney fees, court costs, expert fees and consultant fees, as well as separate or community assets, security against such assets, and payments from income or anticipated income of either party to achieve the desired equitable allocation and for the benefit of one or both parties. Payments may be authorized only on the parties’ agreement or court order.
Office Address: 4122 E. Chapman Ave, Ste. 12, Orange CA 92869, United States
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