Q: I have a situation and i don't know what do. I am approaching trial for Divorce/ Child custody. My attorney just merged with a firm and they want a huge retainer to go to trial that i don't have. The kids are with me 4 days 3 nights a week and after child support and taxes i am being left with $290 a week to take care of the kids and live on. While my ex makes over $100 k a year and only showed $68k as income.(I do have proof) I am currently doing well with getting full custody. The children's attorney already recommended it to the courts. But i need to finish this. I need help How can i get financial help or a lawyer i can work out payments with. he courts have already awarded me 1/2 my ex's pension and some legal fees. and we were going to ask for more when the income was exposed at
A: David's Answer: First, if you have a signed retainer with the attorney already, then s/he is attorney of record & cannot require a new retainer mid-stream. Second, you can make another application for additional counsel fees, assuming through the course of disclosure your attorney was able to uncover the hidden income. Finally, some lawyers offer a sliding scale, so you should shop around. Schedule a consult with a Westchester Family Law attorney for a full assessment. -- David Bliven, Westchester Family Law attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
I am a former Family Court prosecutor and handle all divorce and family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorces, child custody/visitation, child support/paternity, adoptions, family offense (orders of protection), child abuse/neglect and juvenile delinquency. I practice primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). My website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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