Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

I think My Lawyer Mislead me .on how much my divorce would cost

When i first started with the proceedings she gave me papers to read . i figured the divorce would cost about $70.00 dollars which was very expensive to me. Now It have already cost me $150.000. and I recently got another bill for $60.000. I am now waiting for the final papers to come from the other lawyer. I feel My lawyer .Was very misleading. do I have to pay her all that money. When I tell people how much she has ended charging me .their mouths drop . is there anything I can do. -


Asked on 5/16/09, 1:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: I think My Lawyer Mislead me .on how much my divorce would cost

If you think getting a divorce for $210 is expensive, you are not being realistic. You and the lawyer should have signed a written retainer agreement at the outset which set forth her fees and what services she would be rendering. Then there would be no misunderstanding now.

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Answered on 5/18/09, 1:34 pm
Denese Dominguez Law Office of Denese Dominguez, LLC

Re: I think My Lawyer Mislead me .on how much my divorce would cost

Your note is confusing. Are you talking about $210.00 or $210,000.00? Is there a retainer agreement? Divorce is not cheap. You should have a signed agreement setting forth what you will be charged.

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Answered on 5/18/09, 3:15 pm


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