Retainer

[lmosca]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida
Does my attorney have the right to keep my retainer even though I never actually filed for divorce?

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by lmosca

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida
Does my attorney have the right to keep my retainer even though I never actually filed for divorce?

It depends on how much work your attorney did.

[mistoffolees]

Originally Posted by lmosca

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida
Does my attorney have the right to keep my retainer even though I never actually filed for divorce?

What does your contract say?

Typically, they will subtract the amount that they spent to date and refund the difference, but not all contracts will read that way. Re-read yours carefully. If you are entitled to a refund, ask the attorney for an accounting of the hours spent and a refund of any remaining balance.