FamilyLaw

Concerns over Obscenely High Legal Costs in Family Law Proceedings

The court deems legal costs excessive in a family law case, prompting an investigation into possible professional misconduct. Parties settled parenting and property matters, but child support remained unresolved due to lack of notice. Mother paid $286k in fees, estimated $120k more, while father incurred $331,765 in fees, estimated $165k more. Inflammatory and unnecessary correspondence between solicitors raised concerns. Court highlights duty to minimize costs and reduce conflict, forwarding case documents for investigation into solicitors' conduct. #FamilyLaw #LegalMisconduct.