Expert Fee Awards
Understanding Expert Fee Awards in New York Divorces
How to Obtain Awards for Expert Fees in Divorce Proceedings
- Custody Evaluators: Assess the mental health and parenting capabilities of both parents.
- Real Property Appraisers: Determine the market value of real estate, including the marital home.
- Business Valuators: Appraise the worth of business interests held by either, including determining the value as of specific dates.
- Forensic Document Analysts: Investigate documents to determine if they have been altered.
Services Provided
- Obtaining Expert Fee Awards: We help clients secure court orders for expert fees both pendente lite and upon a final judgment.
- Selection of Experts: We will find the right experts for your specific case and manage the logistics of their involvement.
- Legal Representation: We provide comprehensive legal support throughout your divorce and the use of experts is one small piece of that picture.
- Strategic Case Planning: The use of experts are specifically tailored to your case for both the type of expert and the role of the expert.
Why Choose The Law Office of J. Douglas Barics
- Experience: With thirty years of matrimonial experience, we understand the critical role that an expert can play in a divorce.
- Knowledge: We have the knowledge to known when an expert is necessary and when it is not. Many firms will hire needless consultation experts which add little for great cost.
- Proven Track Record: We have successfully secured numerous expert fee awards over the last 25+ years.
Do you need representation in obtaining expert fee awards as part of your divorce?
Contact us online or at (631) 864-2600.
What You Need to Know About Expert Fee Awards
What is an expert fee award?
An expert fee award is ancillary relief which awards one spouse payments towards their experts from the other spouse. The basis for the expert fee award is not to punish the paying spouse but to equalize the financial resources of both spouses to prevent the spouse with greater resources from outspending the other spouse.
What is an expert?
An expert is someone who is qualified to provide opinion testimony on their field of expertise. Unless someone is qualified as an expert, their testimony is limited to observations and cannot give opinions.
Why are experts needed?
Experts are needed to provide the court with specialized information on a topic that goes beyond what a layperson would know. Experts can make conclusions based upon their expertise for the court to consider. However, courts are not bound by the expert's opinion.
What are the requirements to obtaining an expert fee award?
The requirements for an expert fee award is to show the expert was necessary or reasonably necessary for the issues in the divorce, the basis for their expertise, the amount of time they spend, the rate of the expert, and the financial disparity between the parties.
Contact Our Divorce Attorney Today
At the Law Office of J. Douglas Barics, we have the skills and knowledge to handle any divorce involving expert fees, no matter how challenging or complex. With over 20 years of experience, we can bring to you the services of a large firm at a fraction of the cost. When you need a skilled matrimonial lawyer located in Suffolk County, call The Law Office of J. Douglas Barics.
For a free phone case consultation or to schedule an office meeting, call 631-864-2600.