We were operating on essential information until the motion for the final hearing was filed without communicating with me first. My bill is not through the roof. Thank you for your response. I appreciate your time.Based on your initial post, I would agree that it is not advisable.
If your communications with your lawyer were as scattered, your bill must (rightfully) be through the roof.
Whether communicating with a lawyer or with the court, you need to cut things down to essential information.