Divorce Attorneys, Free Power of Attorney

All reputable divorce attorneys provide free power of attorney for review. All potential clients should take time to read and understand terms before signing. These forms create the attorney-client relationship, and normally also include additional several related agreements. Pay special attention to retainer agreements and authorized costs and expenses.

Note when signing power of attorney

All cases filed in court require the payment of a filing fee. Most cases filed require additional expenses, which may be minor, or in the event of contest, may rise dramatically. Attorneys normally pay expenses on behalf of clients, and collect reimbursement upon terns set forth in the power of attorney agreement.

Retainers may be refundable or nonrefundable. The reason many attorneys require nonrefundable retainers is practical: after filing a case, the court rarely allows an attorney to withdraw as record counsel if clients fail to pay fees. With a nonrefundable retainer, lawyers receive a degree of protection for the obligation to perform future work in the event of nonpayment.