Missouri
I just received the counter-petition from my STB ex-husband. He is requesting me to pay his attorney's fees. The statement in the counter petition is he has limited financial means.
Facts: 1. He has been unemployed since August of 2009. Of his monies, only $150.00 of them were paid towards household expenses. The rest he spent on computers and tools (I have the receipts).
2. He hired one of the most expensive lawyers he could. I have no idea how he and his family came up with the retainer, but he did.
3. He is capable of being gainfully employed, but has refused to take jobs because he didn't want them ("beneath him") or they wouldn't pay him what he "is worth."
4. And - he can't find a job because he is a DUI felon and people won't hire him.
Knowing these "Facts" do you think the court will award him this? I know courts are unpredictable, but I am flabbergasted he and his lawyer have requested this. He could have received legal aid....any thoughts?
Thank you in advance.

