In my divorce case a significant asset (pension) was missed. The divorce was reopened and the asset awarded to me. If attorney fees are awar...

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In my divorce case a significant asset (pension) was missed. The divorce was reopened and the asset awarded to me. If attorney fees are awarded to me, am I still responsible to pay them if the defendant does not? He has not paid attorney fees or child support previously awarded

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ANSWER: Yes, you are responsible for paying your attorney. The court's award of attorney fees in your favor and against ex-husband means that you have the right to seek reimbursement for attorney fees from your ex-husband. It does not mean that you are no longer personally liable for payment to your attorney of the fees you incurred for the attorney's legal services.

ALSO...... You will probably need a QDRO in order to implement the court's award to you of ex-husband's pension. All I do nowadays is "QDRO law." So give me a call.

LAWRENCE D. GORIN

http://ldgorin.justia.net/index.html

Law Offices of L.D. Gorin

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Beaverton, Oregon 97008

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