If my attorney up and quit before the child support portion of my divorce case was decided, do I get everything that is in my file and does he have the right to charge me for it?
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If my attorney up and quit before the child support portion of my divorce case was decided, do I get everything that is in my file and does he have the right to charge me for it?
I requested copies of all my bills from the day of retainer to the present. He is charging me for the copies. He also claims that I am not entitled to any work product. What does that mean?
Asked on February 2, 2016 under Family Law, California
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The attorney can charge a reasonable amount for a copy of your file. You can receive copies of all documents in your file; however, the attorney can withhold work product. Work product is the attorney's notes in preparation of the case.
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