MacEachen subsequently had the father sign an amended agreement that raised the hourly rate he would charge to $360/hour. Edwards questioned why MacEachern pursued separate settlements for the two children when there was a great deal of overlap in the two cases. 'Demonstrates no contrition'The judge disallowed the 35 per cent figure in the contract MacEachern had the father sign. He also reduced the fees MacEachern wanted to collect in the second case, from $19,805 to $15,300. "This case is disturbing on a number of levels," Edwards wrote.

Source: CBC News February 14, 2019 21:22 UTC