by: Julia Rodgers
In general, each party is responsible for their attorneys fees. However, if you have no access to money because your spouse controls the finances, you can file a motion for attorneys fees “pendente lite,” in which case a judge may order an advance on your share of the marital assets for your attorneys fees.
If a judge finds that, during the divorce process, your spouse has caused you to incur unnecessary attorneys fees, you may request the court to issue an order that you be reimbursed for the frivolous attorneys you incurred to defend yourself.
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