FAQ Can I force my spouse to pay for my legal fees in a divorce or family law matter?

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There are certain appropriate circumstances where one spouse should absolutely be held accountable for the legal fees of another spouse. For instance, bad faith litigation tactics. When one spouse is not being cooperative in the legal process, or is somehow thwarting the discovery process, failing to provide legal documents when it's mandated, or otherwise not participating when they're supposed to be participating, judges are allowed to award legal fees to compensate the frustrated spouse, if you will. There are also occasions when an earning spouse may be required to pay for the litigation fees of a non-earning spouse. So, if there is a disparity in earnings or some type of financial disparity, one judge or another may, in fact, level the playing field, if you will.