Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: Paid in Full

If your Attorney Retainer Agreement requires full payment of the the attorney's outstanding bills, before continuing to work for you, you should make the payment, explain why not; or retain another attorney.

However, please note the outgoing attorney may still be entitled to impose a "retaining lien" on your file. Which may only be released upon your agreement before the Court, that you will make payment, to the attorney, as required.

Good luck,

Re: Paid in Full

Generally 'no', he/she cannot.

The exception would be initial papers (summons and complaint).