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The Cost of Divorce<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Divorce alone can put a financial stress on a family. So the\nconcern about paying for a lawyer, especially if each spouse is retaining their\nown counsel, is a common one. The amount of money ultimately spent for a\ndivorce lawyer depends on several factors unique to a client\u2019s case. This means\nthat divorce lawyer costs will vary from client to client. Factors that\ncommonly influence the total cost of a divorce lawyer include, but are not\nlimited to, the law firm\u2019s payment rate business model, your place of\nresidence, the relationship with your spouse, whether or not the divorce is\nbeing contested, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, if you are on friendly terms with your spouse,\nyou have no children, nor own any property, a divorce should be relatively\nquick and inexpensive. In contrast, if you are in contention with your spouse\nand you have children and shared owned assets, it could take more time and\neffort to complete a divorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are Some Facts You Can Rely On<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
According to forbes.com<\/a>, the average cost of divorce in the United States is around $15,000, most of which is allocated to legal fees. Keep in mind that this is just the average. After all, the American Psychological Association confirms that virtually 50 percent of marriages in our country result in divorce. Some couples pay as little as $1,000, while others have paid millions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Attorney fees play a large part in how much you pay for a\ndivorce, but they are not all the same. Divorce lawyers can charge anywhere\nfrom $75 an hour to $500 an hour. A lawyer can charge more for more complex and\nchallenging divorces, or less for turn-key divorce solutions. On average, you\ncan expect a divorce lawyer to charge around $250 an hour, but this varies\namong law firms, and from state to state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, a divorce lawyer on Rodeo Drive will likely\ncharge more than one in Bowling, Ohio. Furthermore, it is important to know\nthat most lawyers charge in increments of six minutes or less, which means that\nany simple lawyer-client interaction will cost you money. This includes phone\nconversations and possibly emails. Always ask your divorce attorney about their\nbilling model to know exactly what and when you will be billed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several ways a couple can divorce in a cost-efficient manner. Two popular approaches are collaborative divorce and mediation. See our blog, \u201cThe Difference Between Mediation and Collaborative Divorce<\/a>\u201d to learn more about both options. Also, being more agreeable and making more compromises with your spouse helps make a divorce faster, which in turn makes it cheaper. Talk to your divorce lawyer about payment plan options, and advice on how to budget a divorce expense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact the Law Office of Shane T. Herbert at 407-887-7058<\/strong> to get trusted legal advice from a licensed divorce attorney in Orlando, Florida<\/a>. You can choose to have your first appointment over the phone or even video conference, if needed. If you choose an in-office visit, our family law office is conveniently located in the Metro West area, within the Offices of Veranda Park, which offers free parking. We look forward to helping you resolve your family legal matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When making the decision to file for divorce, one of the main concerns is finances. As a result, the first question couples tend to ask themselves is how much it\u2019s going to cost to hire divorce lawyers. But like the … Continue reading Cost-Saving Divorce Alternatives<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Ask a Trusted Orlando Divorce Lawyer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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