Robinson v. Robinson

This is an appeal from a family court order awarding respondent (wife) fees of $4,414.00. Appelant (husband) argues and we agree that the fees charged are excessive.

Generally, the factors properly considered in awarding attorneys fees are the nature, extent, and difficulty of the services rendered; the time necessarily devoted to the case; professional standing of counsel; the contingency of the compensation; and the beneficial results accomplished. Nienow v. Nienow, 268 S. C. 161, 232 S. E. (2d) 504 (1977).

Here there is no question that the divorce was uncontested and granted on the grounds…