Lawyers are expensive. I kept telling myself that in the long run it will be worth it.

The cash settlement from my child support case has been paid. I was able to recoup my out of pocket fees from the settlement with $170.17 left over.

Cost of Lawyer $5438.33
Cash settlement $5608.50
Total left over $170.17

Additional details of settlement:
$5608.50 in a college savings account due 7/31/12
*this has not been completed yet

Child support awarded is $1500/mth which is the max in Texas. First payment due this month.
*this has not been completed yet