Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

spousal abuse

If a man has his wife arrested for spousal abuse and someone pays her bond and attorney, should the husband reimburse that someone since a man is responsible for his wife's bills?


Asked on 9/18/07, 11:43 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: spousal abuse

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There is no law that says a man must pay his wife's bond and attorney's fees. That is between the parties. If she abused him, I doubt he will be the one to pay for her attorney unless there is a major change of heart.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 9/19/07, 12:01 am


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