Is it Possible for a Man to get a Cheap Divorce?
This is the one million dollar question for men, and it is not always about the money.
As we all know, most divorce attorneys only care about themselves and their hourly rates. This usually causes a divorce to drag out for a long period of time. Depending on where you live, there are some very good alternatives.
If you have $15,000 to $25,000 to throw away, well then take the conventional route and get yourself an attorney. But, are there other options? You bet. So most of your money does not go to an attorney, here are some different choices on how to seek a cheap divorce.
- Using a good Mediator is a way to spend about one third of the regular cost of a divorce. A mediator can decrease the cost of a divorce although it will still cost you a good amount of money. If you have the funds and do not know your divorce rights, this is a route to take.
- In most cases checking in with your county clerk’s office is another good way to receive information on how to file for a divorce or how to file for a legal separation until you and your spouse decide what kind of action you will take. If your assets are high, this may not be a sensible route to take. If you are a regular Jo blow, the county clerk will lead you in the right direction to obtaining a cheap divorce. Remember, you are dealing with a government office so don’t expect friendly smiles and courteous assistance. However,these are your rights.
- Depending on your state and your situation, there are Online Divorce Kits and divorce websites that assist you in obtaining the correct divorce forms. Make sure you do some research and that you use a reputable site with customer service such as www.mydivorcedocuments.com.
- Divorce Un-bundling. This allows you and your spouse to maintain control and make decisions on ending the marriage on your own without the help of a neutral third party assisting you. This includes the filing of any legal forms. Again, I recommend you research this topic carefully.
- In just about any state, you can hire a paralegal that will assist you in preparing the documentation necessary to file for a divorce at a much cheaper rate than an attorney. Using a paralegal is useful when you and your spouse can agree on terms of the divorce. But if that is already the case, why do you need a paralegal? Right?
- A divorce attorney is an option you have if you can afford to pay for your divorce and possibly pay for your spouses’ attorney as well. An attorney is also good to have if you have large assets, you know your wife is going to play hardball and if you probably don’t want much contact with her. If an attorney is absolutely necessary, save yourself some money by doing as much work as you can on your own, ask what you can do to save billable hours and explain you do not want to spend much time and money on your divorce. A good attorney will assist you on this request.
It is not necessary to waste a lot of money on an attorney. If you can communicate with your spouse and take the time to figure out what you both want, using a cheaper method for a divorce is very possible. Remember to go online and look for divorce forms already available at www.mydivorcedocuments.com