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Unexpected Legal Fees: Can My Attorney Charge Me for Travel?

April 01, 2025 • Anderson Keuscher Brachmann • Season 1 • Episode 14

The Question:

I have a question about attorneys fees. I have been represented by a local lawyer in my divorce. She told me that that I probably wouldn’t incur more than $5000 of attorney fees. Well, my case hasn’t been settled and now I just got a bill for $12,000 because we had to go to a hearing in Lovelock where my divorce is pending. Don’t know if this is normal. Also, she charged me for driving to Lovelock. Is that even proper?

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In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson addresses a listener’s concerns about unexpected attorney fees in their divorce case. Can a lawyer charge more than their initial estimate? Is it standard to bill for travel time to a hearing? Jessica breaks down legal billing practices, what’s normal, what might be questionable, and how to approach fee disputes with your attorney.