The Most Important Question Everyone Has When Seeing A Divorce Lawyer

I do not know a lawyer who has not had a potential client come in and ask this question: How much is this going to cost?

It’s a legitimate question. After all, you do not get divorced all the time. You have heard horror stories from friends, family and co-workers. When you are getting divorced, you are worried enough about how you are going to survive after everything is done. There is only so much money to go around.

Is Divorce Your New Year’s Resolution?

Often one of the first questions I get during a consultation (or even a phone call) is “How much is this going to cost?” I understand why. There is a big fear that the divorce will cost a lot of money and there is not enough money to go around. It may even be why you are getting divorced – you fight all the time about money. What most people do not realize – it is up to the spouses as to how much their divorce will cost.

How Long Does a Divorce Take and Why It Matters

One of the first things you may ask when coming into my office is “how long will this take?” That’s normal. You want to know when everything will be done. You want to know when you can move out. Or when your spouse will move out. You may be concerned about when to list the house for sale.

Not Everyone Needs A Divorce

I recently heard another attorney say that “just because a person made an appointment, doesn’t mean they need a divorce…don’t give them a divorce just because that is what you know how to do.” This is so true. It is not uncommon for something to happen in a relationship to send a spouse running to a lawyer’s office.