How much does a contested divorce cost?
The cost is entirely dependent on how reasonable the spouses are with each other and how complicated the issues are. If both sides hire lawyers and reach agreement quickly, it may only cost a few thousand dollars each for legal fees. If one or both spouses are unreasonable, or if there are complicated issues to resolve, it may cost each spouse $5,000.00 or more in legal fees even if the spouses eventually reach agreement. If the spouses cannot reach agreement and a divorce trial is necessary, it will probably cost each spouse a minimum of $5,000.00 and can cost $20,000.00 or even $40,000.00+ in complicated cases. These are general figures. You should ask your lawyer for an estimate as to how much your divorce will cost.
