Rule 88 – Allowance of Attorney’s Fees; Expenses and Services

May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law

In every case where there is a legal or equitable basis therefor the Court may assess a party the reasonable counsel fees of any other party. Where counsel fees are requested the attorney shall submit to the Court an affidavit stating the following:

(1) time and effort expended;

(2) an itemization of services rendered;

(3) relevant hourly rates;

(4) itemization of disbursements claimed;

(5) any sums received or that will be received with respect to legal services and/or disbursements; and

(6) any information that will enable the Court to properly weigh the relevant factors set forth in the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.5.

Del. Fam. Ct. R. Civ. P. 88