Thursday, April 21, 2011

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST FOR MY DIVORCE?

I frequently receive questions from people regarding their family law issues. The following is a question which the inquirer agreed may be publicly revealed, and my answer to the question:

QUESTION: How expensive will it be to get a divorce from my husband? I want to divorce my husband of 17 years in California, but he is refusing to cooperate. I have two children at home that are a result of our marriage. I do not know what I can do to start. What do I do and what will this cost?

ANSWER: Family Law Attorneys charge an hourly rate for their fees, so it is impossible to determine at the outset just how much an attorney would charge to handle your divorce. Typically, Family Law Attorneys charge an up-front retainer, which would be based on the complexity of your case.

There are many factors involved in a divorce that a Family Law Attorney would need to evaluate, in an effort to provide even a rough estimate how much the divorce would cost, including what your husband does for a living, how much he earns, what you do for a living, how much you earn, what property and other assets were accumulated during the marriage, whether or not there would be a child custody battle, as well as other facts that are specific to your marriage.

Also, how your husband and/or his attorney respond to a divorce case and what they do in that case can affect the cost of the case.

If your husband earns significantly more than you do, you may be entitled to an award of Attorney's Fees in the case, but Attorney's Fees would have to be properly sought.

You should interview and consult experienced Family Law Attorneys regarding the specifics of your marriage, and they will advise you of their hourly rates and the amount of their retainer fees. You should bear in mind that any estimate they would give you of the cost for your divorce would just be a rough guess.

This educational blog is brought to you by DONALD F. CONVISER, an effective and aggressive Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Attorney serving clients in the courts of Los Angeles and Ventura County for over 35 years,owner of Warner Center Law Offices, with offices in Woodland Hills and Century City. Call 888.632.4447 or 818.880.8990 for a free confidential consultation with a Certified Family Law Specialist to discuss your divorce or family law issues. | www.conviser.net | www.conviserfamilylaw.com |

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