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Orr v. Orr

Citations: 578 So. 2d 780; 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 3341; 1991 WL 53540Docket: No. 90-01577

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; April 12, 1991; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The court affirmed the decision regarding the award of temporary fees, referencing Schubot v. Schubot, 523 So.2d 661, 662 (Fla. 4th DCA 1988). It emphasized that while temporary fee awards are based on anticipated future services, adjustments may be made at the final hearing to ensure fairness and accuracy. The affirmation does not imply approval of the fee amounts for past services. The ruling was concurred by LEHAN, A.C.J., and judges FRANK and PATTERSON.

Legal Issues Addressed

Non-Approval of Fee Amounts for Past Services

Application: The court clarifies that its affirmation of temporary fee awards does not constitute approval of fee amounts for services already rendered.

Reasoning: The affirmation does not imply approval of the fee amounts for past services.

Temporary Fee Awards in Family Law

Application: The court affirms that temporary fee awards are based on anticipated future services, allowing for adjustments at the final hearing.

Reasoning: The court affirmed the decision regarding the award of temporary fees, referencing Schubot v. Schubot, 523 So.2d 661, 662 (Fla. 4th DCA 1988). It emphasized that while temporary fee awards are based on anticipated future services, adjustments may be made at the final hearing to ensure fairness and accuracy.