Is there a retainer agrmt for an atty appointed for children?

[WillingToFight]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OR

Hello!

This question is really only for my own documentation purposes. I document everything (as I've read to do so from numerous sources.)

My kids were appointed an attorney during our custody dispute this past year. I had to beg for billing statements from this attorney through my attorney and finally started receiving them AFTER the hearing was over. Still, I have to call each month to request them (I'm paying the balance off in small payments) because the attorney's assistant always seems to "forget."

I would like a copy of the retainer agreement for this attorney, if there is one. How does that work when the court appoints an attorney for children in a custody dispute?

Also - am I entitled to any other documentation from this attorney since I've paid 50% of their fee?

Additional info: The attorney's name was among three names given by the judge for my EX's attorney to choose from.

Thanks to all who contribute to answering my question

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? OR

Hello!

This question is really only for my own documentation purposes. I document everything (as I've read to do so from numerous sources.)

My kids were appointed an attorney during our custody dispute this past year. I had to beg for billing statements from this attorney through my attorney and finally started receiving them AFTER the hearing was over. Still, I have to call each month to request them (I'm paying the balance off in small payments) because the attorney's assistant always seems to "forget."

I would like a copy of the retainer agreement for this attorney, if there is one. How does that work when the court appoints an attorney for children in a custody dispute?

Also - am I entitled to any other documentation from this attorney since I've paid 50% of their fee?

Additional info: The attorney's name was among three names given by the judge for my EX's attorney to choose from.

Thanks to all who contribute to answering my question

The retainer agreement for an appointed attorney is the COURT ORDER and also the local rules.

 

[WillingToFight]

Court Order & Local Rules

Thanks for your answer.

Hmm I don't think I ever saw a court order for her appointment; just the letter from ex's attorney, stating that she had been appointed.

I'll check again with the county that oversaw our case.

Thanks!