The current court filing fee, for each party in a dissolution action is $435. This fee is paid to the clerk of the court when you file your initial paperwork. The attorney fee retainer typically runs between $5000 and $10,000 depending on the complexity of the case and the extent of the contested issues. However, this is just the initial fee retainer; depending on the issues of your case, the final cost can be much higher. It is difficult for an attorney to give any client an estimate on how much the cost of the divorce will be, as there are so many unforeseen variables that could arise. Obviously, the more the parties can agree upon the issues, the less attorney fees will be. There may be other fees associated with experts that maybe needed in your case. For example, minors counsel, a 730 evaluation for forensic experts, for custody or business valuation for cash flow. These fees vary.
If you have any questions, please contact the Law Office of Laurel Peniche Gartman at (714) 283-2811. As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Laurel Peniche Gartman has been practicing Family Law for over 27 years in Orange County California.
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