What are the Costs to Filing My Own Divorce?
Divorce is never free, but it can be much less expensive with the help of our do it yourself divorce forms. In a divorce the actual costs vary by the type and level of assistance in a divorce.
Attorney Assisted Divorce Costs
In a traditional divorce complete with lawyers and court appearances, your total cost can include:
- Hourly fees and retainers for legal services ranging from $90 to $2000 or more per hour. You may wind up paying for your spouse’s legal fees as well.
- Court filing fees averaging $150-$300
- Hourly or flat fees for experts involved in documentation or evidence
- Fees for dispositions including court reporter and filing fees
- The loss of income from time away from work to be in court
All told, this can add up considerably making most divorces thousands of dollars even if both parties are amicable.
Do-It-Yourself Divorce Costs
Rather than spend thousands on hiring lawyers to complete and file divorce documents on your behalf, you can save that money by completing and filing do it yourself divorce forms. When you take control of your own divorce documents, the costs include:
- Downloaded packets of applicable do-it-yourself divorce forms for either $24.95 for simple divorces or $44.95 for divorces with children. That's all we charge! Additional forms that might be necessary in your particular scenario range from a $10 domestic violence restraining order to $34.95 packet of Orders to Show Cause for temporary arrangements for children or spousal support.
- Court filing fees averaging $150-$300 unless fees are waived in your state for your particular divorce situation.
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