The Financial Cost of Divorce.

Merika · 01-06-2005, 01:12 PM

I remember when I wanted to get my last divorce...it was like some ridiculous fee of $5000 and the woman wanted $1,500 up front. I told her my marriage wasn't even worth that kind of money!

Does anyone remember how much theirs cost them? Or if your contemplating divorce....have you checked into the legal fees alone?

This may vary from country to country. I'm not sure.

Meanon · 01-06-2005, 05:21 PM

My friend (lorro) had a custody battle, total waste of time her husband was a maniac but he was doing it to make her pay. It cost them ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â£5.000 each.

Merika · 01-06-2005, 10:08 PM

We have a court appointed 'mediator', who you both meet with (with attorney's if you have one), prior to the actual divorce which is supposed to keep the arguments and cost down.....but I'm not sure if it works in all cases.

Duke · 01-06-2005, 10:37 PM

I guess it depends on how pissed off one or both of you are and how petty you want to be in splitting the goods.

Stone · 01-07-2005, 07:16 AM

My cusody battle alone cost $7,500 and to top it off after all that money I shelled out, barrowed ect.. That loser never even showed up in court!! and I am still paying for it 3 years later :twisted:

Samson · 01-07-2005, 08:35 AM

I've shopped around.

It all depends on how contentious the spouse is. It is possible, if there is little or no community property/debt, and no children, to simply fill out your own papers. Otherwise, the more you can agree to without mediation (which also costs $), the cheaper the divorce.

In my case, I've estimated, based on the expected level of contention, a $10,000 settlement, (which includes paying for her lawyer).

Merika · 01-07-2005, 08:48 AM

This is why I'm a supporter of the 5 year renewable marriage contract. It would state that if you chose not to sign....all assets are split between the two parties, joint custody is granted and a % of income would be tabulated for child support.

If only it were that easy.

Stone · 01-07-2005, 10:44 AM

Samson,

Why should you have to pay for her lawyer? Is that some law?

Samson · 01-07-2005, 11:06 AM

She has no income: Thus, she must use our money from our joint checking. Yeah, Lawyer told me this.

Stone · 01-07-2005, 11:22 AM

That's a bunch of crap!

Do you have a life insurance policy on her :twisted: ...... ( kidding kidding)

IF I ever get married I am getting a prenup

Samson · 01-08-2005, 03:33 PM

Quote:

IF I ever get married I am getting a prenup

This should be required by law. It would give everyone the opportunity to think very hard about their decision to become married, without the stigma of being anti -romantic: It takes the pressure off individuals when the STATE SAYS,

"I'm really sorry to rip the rose colored glasses from you fiances out there and force you to look at reality!"