I received a detailed itemized bill encompassing the 19 month process from my divorce attorney, a full 7 months after my divorced was finali...

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I received a detailed itemized bill encompassing the 19 month process from my divorce attorney, a full 7 months after my divorced was finalized. It was for $5000. I was shocked to say the least. I did not receive any sort of up to date bill from him during the process, I had even given him a $1500 retainer at the beginning of the divorce. Is the presentation of the bill this late normal and/or ethical?

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It is. The $5,000 bill does not shock me for a divorce. Depending on the property and issues involved it could have been a lot higher. You had to know the lawyer was running a bill for everything that went on in the divorce. Most people don't want to ask for a bill along the way figuring no news is good news. Most lawyers don't like intermittent billings; they take too much time to put together and then the clients are upset. Most clients make the mistake of calling the lawyer rather than obtaining counseling; lawyers are not there for therapy but most clients use their lawyer as a sounding board/counselor. So many times when the bill gets run up it is the client's fault. Now I have no idea what issues were involved in your case or how much fighting went on. Without more information I am unable to comment on the amount as being reasonable, but it would not shock me to find out the lawyer has cut their bill.

What type of weather do most collisions happen?

What type of weather do most collisions happen?
clear, dry weather

If you lease a small store in a building that is 15 stories tall, can the building owner make you pay real estate taxes for the entire build...

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If you lease a small store in a building that is 15 stories tall, can the building owner make you pay real estate taxes for the entire building or is it prorated based on your square feet?

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Payment of any rent or fee is determined in the lease agreement.

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It would be in your lease agreement for which it would be highly recommended to be reviewed by an experienced attorney.

We have substantial experience handling these types of cases, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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how do i know if cops are wanting a statement from me?

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how do i know if cops are wanting a statement from me?

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Usually, the target is either asked in person or by phone. Sometimes they hear a police officer was loking for them, or find a business card with a note asking for a call.

Who decides the "fitness" of an executor? I have seen a will that says "if the executor shall fail to qualify", and an attorney explained th...

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Who decides the "fitness" of an executor? I have seen a will that says "if the executor shall fail to qualify", and an attorney explained that an executor must be mentally competent in order to serve (for example, not have dementia, etc.) Who determines competence, a lawyer orjjudge alone, or would a physician have to sign something that states that the executor is mentally unfit in order to unseat the executor?

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The court ultimately decides the fitness of an Executor. There are additional grounds to challenge the appointment of executor, including animus towards one or more of the beneficiaries as well as a number of other grounds.

However as to competency, you would need the opinion of at least one preferably two physicians or the court may appoint its own physician to make such a determination.

You file an objection to the Executor on the grounds of competency, but you need to have a good faith belief the person is not competent mentally and/or physically to carry out his or her duties.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me.

Who directed dare devil?

Who directed dare devil?
Mark Steven Johnson

New jobI have a order of child support set at my current salary. I will be starting a new job with approx. a 10,000 a year raise should I n...

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New job

I have a order of child support set at my current salary. I will be starting a new job with approx. a 10,000 a year raise should I notify the court, if I dont and it's discovered later will I be in the rears?

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Re: New job

No you are under no obligation to inform the court or your child's parent that you got an increase. It is that party's obligation to petition the court for an increase and if and when he/she does, then the increased amount will only date back to the date the petition was filed (not the original petition).