Painter..my lawyer charges over 500 dollars/ hr. Husband would have to pay decent amount of that if it went through litigation. Of course lawyer wants to litigate. Would he give me advise that would make mediation unsuccessful? I don't know. It would be in his best interest to do so. It's not like we are friends or family. I suspect it would be the same with any attorney, no?
I feel like I have to ration out my consults (like you would ration water walking through the dessert). Just our initial consultation cost me 1 grand! We don't have a lot in assets and my husband has kept his finances and savings a secret.
In this area I could probably find an attorney for about 350/ hr but the one I have was recommended. I know no one else and would just be going off of Google and instinct. I know how Important it is to have a good lawyer.
We have some appts to consult with mediators at this point. I will not do anything without attorney advise though.
