How do lawyers charge for divorces?
Some lawyers will do simple, agreed-on divorces for a flat or fixed fee. Most lawyers charge an hourly rate for their time. Many lawyers charge $150-$200 an hour. The most senior members of the divorce bar charge over $200 an hour. Lawyers generally require a substantial deposit or retainer at the beginning of the case. Depending on the issues in your case and the lawyer’s hourly rate, this may be $500, $3,000, $15,000 or more, or something in between.
