How does a retainer work in a divorce case? Some of the most frequently asked questions we get are about money, and how it all works when you hire a divorce lawyer. It’s a little extra confusing because different attorneys handle money differently, so, if you’re not already fairly familiar with how law firms do things, it can look a little wonky. There are law firms that work on contingent fees (“no fee unless we get money for you!”), flat fees, and attorneys who, like us, do work on … [Read more...]
Costs in Divorce
One of the first questions people ask about divorce is how much it will cost. I get it, and I've been in your shoes. When I know (or suspect) that something will be fairly expensive, I want to know, before I get too far along, how much I can reasonably expect to pay. Knowing that helps me know whether I can set my heart on having something, or whether I need to steer myself in another direction because it's totally outside the realm of possibility. Divorce is expensive. Right? I mean, we've … [Read more...]
