Protecting earned fees

Divorce lawyers, hold your breath. The Illinois Supreme Court is about to decide if earned fees may be disgorged. Right now it depends on which appellate district you are in, but soon the rule will be universal.Where both parties lack the financial ability or access to assets or income to pay reasonable attorney fees, “the court (or hearing officer) shall enter an order that allocates available …

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