Worried about the cost of a divorce? Read this article for guidance, then call our experienced Rochester divorce lawyers today to set up a free consultation.
One of the most significant issues surrounding the divorce process is the cost of a divorce. You may be worried about the divorce retainer fee, payment plans, and other financial factors. If you are seeking divorce, please contact our offices today to schedule a free consultation.
Cost of a Divorce | Factors
The cost of a divorce is going to vary depending upon whether it’s a complicated case and whether there are lots of issues. Your attorney can offer some flexibility in payments. Many other attorneys in New York don’t offer flat fees. There are many divorces that can be resolved quickly and having a flat fee can be a good option that an attorney can offer. What that does is, allows clients to have the confidence in knowing what the price is going to be. They would not have to worry about unexpected fees and expenses and can call their attorney anytime they want. It eliminates the concern of running up their bill because of a question they would like to have answered. Some cases are inappropriate for a flat fee and would need to do an hourly rate. Those cases are typically complicated cases that involve more issues that would possibly take longer to resolve.
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Cost of a Divorce | Retainer Fee and Payment Plans
Divorce retainers run at different price points for different types of clients. In cases such as uncontested divorce, the retainer may be $1,000. If the divorce is going to take more time and commitment to the issues that need to be resolved, a typical retainer could be $2,000.
Many people don’t have the ability to come up with a huge amount of money right away and might need some help with the payment plans. Payment plans can typically run from as little as $150-$200 a month to around $400-$500 a month depending on what the fees of the divorce are going to be. This will vary case to case and by attorney.
For a free initial consultation to determine the best legal and practical approaches to your divorce case in New York, contact the experienced Rochester Divorce Lawyers at the law office of Michael D. Schmitt, Esq. Let our experience work for you.