A retainer is an advance payment made to a lawyer at the beginning of a case. It is not a flat fee for the entire legal matter (unless specifically stated in a written fee agreement). Instead, it is a deposit that the lawyer holds in a special trust account and uses...
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Month: December 2025
Why Lawyers Call January “Divorce Month”
Every year, family law attorneys notice the same pattern: the phone starts ringing more often as soon as the New Year begins. Consultations increase, website traffic rises, and many people quietly start taking the first steps toward ending their marriage. That...
