Brandau & Waltz Law Offices, LLP

wisconsin - minnesota

Divorce Costs

One of the most frequent questions on the minds of anyone contemplating or in the midst of a divorce is, "how much will it cost me to get a divorce?"

The cost of a divorce is affected by as many factors as there are personalities in divorce proceedings or issues to be resolved, but the divorcing spouses can contain those costs or cause them to escalate. While an attorney's hourly rate may seem likely to be the key factor in determining the cost of a divorce, in almost all situations in which a divorce is very expensive, it is caused by the divorcing spouses refusing to cooperative with one another. Of course, there are times when cooperation is not possible, and litigating the divorce at trial is the only way to obtain a fair settlement. Some of the factors that will affect the costs of divorce are listed below. This is by no means an exclusive list.

Some of the costs that will be realized by a divorcing couple aren't apparent during the initial consultation. As well, some costs are not even incurred until after the divorce has concluded, and one of the divorced couple (or both) want a change (or different changes) to the final divorce decree. Most such changes involve child custody or support issues, but other situations arise, too. It is always wise to consult and work closely with your divorce attorney to ensure that as many of the unexpected future events that can arise are taken care of during the divorce proceedings. You can count on Attorney Brandau to bring her decades of experience in representing hundreds of divorcing couples to the table to work through the issues with you.

Attorney Ann Brandau will explain Minnesota or Wisconsin divorce law to you when you meet with her, but moreover, she will explain to you how the laws of your state will affect your life presently and in the future.

Please also refer to Wisconsin Divorce and Minnesota Divorce.