Can I get attorney’s fees reimbersed after an order of protection case is dismissed?
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Can I get attorney’s fees reimbersed after an order of protection case is dismissed?
My wife was able to get an emergency order of protection against me by lying on the petition. Now the case has been dismissed without prejudice, after my wife’s testimony the judge spoke with all of the attorneys in his chambers, ordered a recess after that and the 2 attorneys came to an agreement. Because of the agreement, did I waive my right to file a petition to have my wife pay my attorney’s fees?
Asked on May 10, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the matter filed against you by your wife for an emergency protection order against you was dismissed where you did not sign any agreement or spoke on the record in court about the terms of resolving the dispute against you, you seemingly would not have waived your right to file a petition to have your wife pay your attorney's fees under the law.
In order to be sure, you should consult further with your attorney representing you.
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