Lawyer fees

[C mills]

Jurisdiction

Michigan

Is it customary for the husband to pay the lawyer fees for the wife? She committed adultery which led to the divorce.

 

[zddoodah]

Is it customary for the husband to pay the lawyer fees for the wife?

As phrased, no.

Often the court will order the higher earning spouse to pay the lower earning spouse's fees.

 

[adjusterjack]

Is it customary for the husband to pay the lawyer fees for the wife?

Is he paying?

Is there a motion before the court asking that he pay?

What, exactly, is happening that's giving rise to the question?

 

[Red Kayak]

Is it customary for the husband to pay the lawyer fees for the wife? She committed adultery which led to the divorce.

I suppose it depends on your definition of "customary".

It sometimes happens that one spouse pays the other's legal fees.
It sometimes happens that one spouse is ordered to pay the other's fees and doesn't. Unlike child support, enforcement is more difficult.