How Do You To Keep Divorce Attorney Fees To A Minimum?
How To To Keep Divorce Attorney Fees to a Minimum Monday February 15, 2010#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}zSB(3,3) Finances often top the list of divorce worries, with divorce attorney fees being a major concern. Divorce attorneys usually charge an hourly rate figured in 15 minute increments, even if the service takes only a minute or two of his/her time. If you call every day, your monthly charge just for phone calls can total over $1,000. If the process drags on for a year, you’ll pay $12,000 and up just for those brief daily calls. Below are some tips that will help keep down expenses when it comes to legal fees charged by your divorce attorney. 1. Get a written fee agreement. Most divorce attorneys charge by the hour and require a deposit at the beginning of their service. Fees are then charged against the retainer until it is depleted. When this happens the client becomes
