James T. Glasscock, Appellant v. Linda S. Glasscock, Respondent

Summary

The court held that a domestic-relations attorney-fee award may not be contingent on or proportionate to the amount of alimony, support, or property recovered. It clarified that the fee must be based on a reasonable hourly rate and reasonable hours, while the client’s ability to pay and the beneficial result bear only on whether an award should be made. The court modified the award from $150,000 to $51,998.75 and affirmed it as modified.