What is the cost for a uncontested divorce?

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John Kirchner · Answer

That cannot be answered without much more information about your situation and what state you live in.  It also requires a better understanding of what you mean by "uncontested".  Generally, "uncontested" means that you and your spouse have reached an agreement about everything that has to be decided.  If there are many issues that need to be discussed and decided, that could involve more time and expense than if there are no issues to be decided.  The answer will also depend on whether you hire an attorney or try to do everything yourself.

Suzanne H. Lombardi · Answer

In Alaska the prices always vary.  It would depend on the attorney's hourly rate and if it is in fact contested how long it takes to make sure that the proper paperwork is filed.

George Seide · Answer

Assuming there is agreement on all issues and there is nothing complicated, property to be transferred, pensions to be divided, the filing fee for each party is $435.  Someone has to prepare the mound of documents required by the court to get a judgment entered, which also has to be prepared in compliance with the Family Code.  That varies from paralegals to attorneys.

Cale Plamann · Answer

It depends on the attorney. If you're in the Dane County area I can give you very good rates.

Gregory Crain · Answer

Depends on the divorce.

Harry Roth · Answer

That will vary widely from county to county and attorney to attorney. The court filing fee is $435. My minimum fee is $1500.

Robert Merlin · Answer

That is not possible to answer. If you are only talking about the filing fee, call your local courthouse or look at their website to find out how much their filing fee is.

Frances Headley · Answer

The filing fee is $425 unless you qualify for a waiver. If you are refering to attorneys fees then you need to discuss all of the pertinent facts with a family law attorney so a cost estimate can be arrived at.

Kate Starkebaum · Answer

It varies depending on counsel.  If there are children, or any support issues it may be a bit more costly, but it can range from $1,000-much more, depending on those factors.  The information provided here is general in nature, is not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Melvin Franke · Answer

It depends upon the jurisdiction and whether there are children.

Dennis P. Mikko · Answer

The cost would vary between attorneys.  You should make contact with a few attorneys and determine what they charge.

Timothy Byrne · Answer

In Hinds and Rankin County-$400.

Leonard Schwartz · Answer

It depends. Each firm sets their own fees. I would say between $1200 and $1500 to be sure it is done right as long as there are only  minimal property and support issues to be included even though uncontested.

Glen Edward Ashman · Answer

That depends on which county, which state, if there are children, assets, or debts, etc.

Leonard A. Kaanta · Answer

The filing fee is $150, plus attorney fees if any.

Dean Esposito · Answer

It varies from one attorney to another. Our firm will not quote a price until we have actually met and discussed the law and issues with you. Your definition of uncontested maybe different from others.

James Lentz · Answer

It depends on many factors.  The filing fee is typically between $250 and $300.  You will require at least one lawyer and perhaps two.  Sometimes in place of one of the lawyers, parties hire a mediator.

Dennis Leffert · Answer

The court costs you can find on-line.  I believe the filing fee is $408, plus the cost of service.  The other costs will depend upon whether or not you retain an attorney, or agree with your spouse to mediation, or do it completely yourself.

John Rivers · Answer

The cost of an "uncontested" divorce depends upon a number of things including the nature of the issues involved and the experience and the ability of the lawyers involved. A $350.00 divorce might end of being very expensive in the long run if all of the issues are not dealt with properly. Each party needs to employ his or her own experienced and competent family law attorney and seek independent advice about the rights, duties, and obligations of each party and the best resolution of the case. (Stay away from the lawyer who says he can represent both sides.)  Each of you can then make an intelligent and independent decision as to what to do. The result will be better and there will be fewer problems in the future. You get what you pay for.

Bernal Ojeda · Answer

Assuming no real property, no retirement, no issues regarding kids, support or debts ? Ball park is about $2,000 depends and filing fee in addition.

Glenn Tanner · Answer

The court charges a filing fee of $290. You can do the paperwork yourself.

Steven Alpers · Answer

It depends on how many issues are being dealt with, is there property? Are there children? Is there support or custody or visitation issues? Court filing fee is $435.

Dave Hawkins · Answer

There is no set amount. It depends on what the attorney wants to charge if you hire an attorney.

John Brennan · Answer

$1500 to $2000 is a ballpark.  Call for an appointment and with full details.

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