There are many financial concerns about divorce that keep you up at night. Read this article to put your mind at ease. Call our Rochester divorce lawyer.
You might be worried about how this will affect you financially. There are options for you and your attorney to consider. Divorce is stressful, so lean on your attorney to ease some of the discomfort.
The Cost of a Divorce
Many people ask how much a divorce is going to cost them. The cost of a divorce is going to vary depending upon whether it’s a complicated case and whether there are lots of issues. There is some flexibility in the payments. Many attorneys in don’t offer flat fees.
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Many divorces can be resolved quickly, and those types clients are able to have a flat fee. What that does is allows you to have the confidence in knowing what the price is going to be. You don’t have to worry about unexpected fees and expenses, and you can call your attorney anytime you want. You don’t have to worry about running your bill up simply because you have a question.
Some cases are inappropriate for a flat fee and would need to do an hourly rate. Those cases are typically the more complicated cases that involve more issues. The time that your attorney would need to dedicate to your case is unknown to some extent.
Divorce Retainer
Another common question many people ask is how much money they need to come up with in order to get divorced. If it’s an uncontested divorce, it can probably get going with $1,000 up front. If it’s a divorce that’s going to take a little bit more time and there are some more issues that need to be resolved, we’re typically look for a $2,000 retainer.
Payment Plans for Divorce
One thing that your attorney is able to do with you is to offer payment plans. Many people don’t have the ability to come up with a huge amount of money and they need some help with the payment plans. My payment plans can typically run from as little as $150 to $200 a month up to about $400 to $500 a month depending on what the fees of the divorce are going to be.
If you need a Rochester divorce attorney who will work with your financial situation, contact Michael Schmitt. He provides experienced guidance and cares about his clients.