Cost of Divorce?

In Texas, the average cost of a divorce without children is $15,600, according to 24/7 Wall St. If you have children, you will have to pay much more. Divorces with children usually cost $23,500 on average. In terms of the cost of a divorce, Texas ranked the 5th most expensive state.

However, a divorce is never a one-size-fits-all situation. Divorce costs are affected by a number of factors. That’s why it is essential to speak with a lawyer the determine how much a divorce would cost in your particular situation.

Generally, contested divorces cost much more than uncontested divorces. A divorce would cost more if there were disputed issues involved. If you are worried about the cost of a Texas divorce, speak with a skilled attorney to find out how to cut costs and save on legal fees. Although we are not attorneys, we can get you connected to great local attorneys, and we do offer our past experiences and our professional knowledge as real estate agents in Houston. 

We look at 12 Surprising Divorce Statistics that surprised us and made an impact on us.  We discuss how divorce statistics can affect you. Child support must be addressed in any divorce involving minor children.   

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Here is a short answer. It doesn’t apply in all cases, and it should be understood in more detail before you act on it:

1)  Pay only one filing fee with the court (accomplished by one spouse filing the divorce petition and the other spouse not filing a response – but this must be done with care and is not always appropriate).

2)  Avoid filing motions in court.

3)  Work out agreements on your own as much as possible. Work with a Team that can help you understand your choice about the Marital home. 

4)  Use outside professionals only when and where necessary to help you reach a fair and complete settlement. 

5)  Prepare the final judgment package of court forms yourself or use a low-cost legal service for this.

6) Take our Divorce Seminar and Save $1000 in attorney fees because you are prepared. The Gifford Group also offers the Divorce Seminar online