A judge can make one person in a court case pay for the other person's lawyer fees. This can cover time before, during, and after the case. The judge looks at how much money each person has when deciding this.
455.075. , cost. — The court may a to pay a reasonable amount to the other party for attorney's fees incurred prior to the , throughout the , and after . The court shall consider all relevant factors, including the of both parties, and may order that the amount be paid directly to the attorney, who may the order in his name.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1980 S.B. 524 § 14, A.L. 2002 H.B. 1814, A.L. 2022 S.B. 775, et al.)
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