Attorney’s fees for marital and family law cases filed in the Florida Family Court must be fixed by an hourly rate. Attorney’s fees are not permitted to be contingent upon the results of the case. In other words, contingency fee agreements are not prohibited. At Sandy T. Fox, P.A. we will provide you with a retainer agreement which fixes the hourly rate of the our firm. Attorney Sandy T. Fox will discuss the fee agreement with the client in detail and answer any questions the client has regarding the arrangement.

Florida Statutes authorizes Florida courts to award attorney’s fees, suit money, and costs in dissolution, custody, support, enforcement and modification proceedings. In dissolution actions, attorney’s fees may be awarded to a party based on the party’s need and ability to pay.

The purpose of attorney’s fees in dissolution actions is to ensure that both parties will have the same ability to secure competent legal representation to prepare for their divorce proceedings. Generally, a spouse will be awarded attorney’s fees to be paid by the other side if the requesting spouse cannot afford competent counsel.

Costs are the expenses incurred in maintaining or opposing a legal action. Costs under Florida law will be awarded to a prevailing party. Costs that the losing party must pay are “taxable costs.” These costs include: filing fees for pleadings and other court papers; expenses related to depositions of parties or witnesses; court reporter fees; and charges for court officers.

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