How Much Does A Divorce Cost?
Depending on the complexity of the case, a contested divorce
can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000. Every case is unique because each
case has different issues which need to be resolved and various factors that
may complicate the case.
How Can I Save Money on a Divorce?
The simplest way to save money on a divorce is to come to a
complete agreement with your spouse on all the issues that would resolve your
case. This is called an uncontested divorce and only applies when the spouses
can come to a complete agreement to resolve the marriage.
The divorce becomes contested when the spouses cannot come to
a complete agreement. Because attorneys bill hourly for their time, the divorce
becomes more expensive as your legal team spends more time working to resolve
your case.
DIY Divorce
If you have an uncontested divorce and would like to save
money by filing for divorce yourself, Meriwether & Tharp offers a few
different Online Divorce options. With these forms you can save money by
completing and filing the divorce forms yourself.
Should I Finance My Divorce?
Traditionally, attorneys require a retainer fee or initial down
payment in order to begin working on a case. The average spouse considering
divorce does not have the spare cash to spend thousands of dollars on a retainer
fee, and may consider borrowing money to finance their divorce.
Our Cost-Saving Alternative for Contested Divorce: Model M&T
If you have a contested divorce and would like to hire an
attorney, rather than file for divorce yourself, the Model M&T may be the
best cost-effective option for your divorce. The
goal of the Model M&T is to simplify the divorce process and reduce costs.
Written
by Rebekah Ann James