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Fees
Most people going through a divorce or a separation are concerned about legal costs. In
many cases, their concern is justified, because divorce or Texas family law litigation can
be very expensive, and the stress of additional expense is just about the last thing people
going through a divorce or separation need.
However, obtaining competent Texas Family Law advice can actually reduce the overall
legal cost by helping the parties to avoid making decisions which complicate their case or
prejudice their rights.
In Texas, most family lawyers will not take a case on a "contingency" basis where they
receive a percentage of the amount recovered for the client. Most Texas family law
lawyers bill their clients on a monthly or periodic basis based on an hourly rate for the
time spent on their case. Many clients ask for an estimate of the total fees which will be
charged to them for their case. Unfortunately, in most cases it is extremely difficult if not
impossible to give a reliable estimate; however, throughout the course of your case, you
will be kept informed about costs.
When accepting a case, most family lawyers will ask for a deposit to be applied towards
the anticipated costs of the case. This deposit is referred to as a "retainer".
Clients are billed on a monthly basis and receive a detailed statement itemizing the work
done during the previous month. The hourly rate can vary depending on the complexity of
the case and other considerations.
Most people going through a divorce or a separation are concerned about legal costs. In
many cases, their concern is justified, because divorce or Texas family law litigation can
be very expensive, and the stress of additional expense is just about the last thing people
going through a divorce or separation need.
However, obtaining competent Texas Family Law advice can actually reduce the overall
legal cost by helping the parties to avoid making decisions which complicate their case or
prejudice their rights.
In Texas, most family lawyers will not take a case on a "contingency" basis where they
receive a percentage of the amount recovered for the client. Most Texas family law
lawyers bill their clients on a monthly or periodic basis based on an hourly rate for the
time spent on their case. Many clients ask for an estimate of the total fees which will be
charged to them for their case. Unfortunately, in most cases it is extremely difficult if not
impossible to give a reliable estimate; however, throughout the course of your case, you
will be kept informed about costs.
When accepting a case, most family lawyers will ask for a deposit to be applied towards
the anticipated costs of the case. This deposit is referred to as a "retainer".
Clients are billed on a monthly basis and receive a detailed statement itemizing the work
done during the previous month. The hourly rate can vary depending on the complexity of
the case and other considerations.
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