Q: Motion for my attorney retainer fee to be paid by my husband hearing
My husband filed for divorce secretly without notice. He makes over 9k per month and his mother still paid for his attorneys. I have recently filed a motion to order my husband to pay the attorney retainer fee for me to get an attorney. The judge granted it and gave me 6 dates and said I need to get with the opposing council on a day that worked for both. I can't seem to get a returned phone call. Anyways that's where I'm at and my question is what things can I be doing and gathering so that I can be best prepared for this hearing in hopes the ruling is in my favor? I have asked for $5,000 or the reasonable amount set by the judge because it is a contested high conflict divorce and that was my quote everywhere I called. I have PTSD from years of emotional and controlling abuse but I am trying my hardest and it's not cutting it anymore. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
A: If the opposing counsel won't communicate with you, you could send a draft notice of hearing and state that you will file it if you don't hear back within X days.
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