divorce

The usual attorney answer is certainly appropriate here, it depends.  Many firms will charge a significant retainer such as $10,000.00 which they will state is refundable but will often go through that like water.  I charge a nonrefundable retainer which depends on the amount of work anticipated.  For example, a divorce with assets to be divided which will require negotiation and an agreement may be completed for $2,000.00 plus court costs. Regarding the time frame, that also depends on whether there are disputes and whether both parties are reasonable.  But the minimum time for a consent divorce in which the parties have not been separated for more than a year is 5 months.  The goal is to settle property issues during the waiting period required in such a case. I trust this answers your questions but feel free to call or email on a free initial basis.       Matthew R. Nahrgang, Esquire 35 Evansburg Road, Ste 400 Collegeville, PA 19426 610 489-3041 o 610 489-3042 fax mnahrgang@verizon.net nahrganglaw.com