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2001 SESSION
HB 1696 Attorney's lien for fees in action for divorce or annulment.
Introduced by: C. Richard Cranwell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Attorney's lien for fees. Provides that any person having or claiming a cause of action for annulment or divorce may contract with any attorney for legal services and that the attorney shall have a lien upon the cause of action as security for his fees for any services rendered in relation to the cause of action. The attorney's claim may not be exercised until the divorce judgment is final and the court may exclude spousal and child support from the lien.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Attorney's lien for fees. Provides that any person having or claiming a cause of action for annulment or divorce may contract with any attorney for legal services and that the attorney shall have a lien upon the cause of action as security for his fees for any services rendered in relation to the cause of action.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Attorney's lien for fees. Provides that any person having or claiming a cause of action for annulment or divorce may contract with any attorney for legal services and that the attorney shall have a lien upon the cause of action as security for his fees for any services rendered in relation to the cause of action.