Q: Need divorce attorney can spouse be made to pay legal fees married 25 years 2 minor children
A:
Yes, there is a potential that one spouse pays for both sides of the divorce. Note, this requires both inability to pay by one spouse and ability to pay for both by the other spouse. Payment of legal fees is a discretionary matter (unless one side purposefully delays or hinders the required process--such as not submitting financial records), so there is no guarantee on one party paying for both fees. Most lawyers will require a partial or complete down payment, even if they request the other side pay for attorney fees.
As for finding a divorce attorney, you will need to do your own research. Justia has a list, the Colorado Bar Association has a list, and other websites have lists.
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