When it comes to the amount of money a divorce will cost, there is no definitive answer as all cases are different. If one were to consult a lawyer, they could receive an estimate ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 or more. The cost of your divorce will depend on which state you are filing in, and the following factors included in this article. To get a better estimate of costs, consult a divorce attorney with your specific case.
Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney) law firm provides professional legal advice and services to clients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Inland Empire, Orange County, Coachella Valley, Costa Mesa, San Diego, New Jersey, New York, and surrounding locations.
Divorce Expenses
No matter if your divorce is contested or not, it will have the same process. You must initiate a Complaint for Divorce (if the divorce is disputed) or a Joint Petition for Divorce if both parties agree on the dissolvement of the marriage. You will need to pay a filing fee, which typically costs around $200-$250. If the divorce is contested, you will need to hire someone, costing about $50-$150, to serve the divorce papers to your spouse.
Varying Factors to Consider In Cost
There are some elements to consider that will drive the cost of your divorce up. The largest factor that contributes to the cost of divorce is a conflict between spouses. If both parties do not agree on the terms laid out in the divorce, the process can become lengthy and expensive, costing both parties more in legal aid than what they will receive in the actual divorce settlement. Other factors, such as monies awarded to children, and splitting ownership of homes, businesses, and other assets must be considered as well.
You will need to decide whether to handle your divorce alone or to hire an attorney and whether your divorce will go to trial or be settled out of court. To help determine your expenses, consult with a divorce lawyer.
Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney) law firm provides professional legal advice and services to clients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Inland Empire, Orange County, Coachella Valley, Costa Mesa, San Diego, New Jersey, New York, and surrounding locations.
Have any legal questions? Contact the Attorneys at SBEMP Law Firm:
For more information or to request a consultation please contact the law offices of SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney) by clicking here.
SBEMP LLP is a full service law firm with attorney offices in Palm Springs (Palm Desert, Inland Empire, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells), CA; Indian Wells, CA; Costa Mesa (Orange County), CA; San Diego, CA; New Jersey, NJ; and New York, NY.
DISCLAIMER: This blog post does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by reading it. This blog post may be considered ATTORNEY ADVERTISING in some states. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Additional facts or future developments may affect subjects contained within this blog post. Before acting or relying upon any information within this newsletter, seek the advice of an attorney.
