the true cost of a divorce: calculating the cost of divorce in illinois
TRANSCRIPT
Most people assume the cost of a divorce is purely financial; however, a divorce has a tremendous emotional
cost for the entire family
In addition to the emotional pain of the breakup, spouses may struggle with
feelings of guilt, anger, and fear as they contemplate creating a life without their
spouse
Making new friends, “dividing” old friends, and learning how to live alone again are all
challenges associated with divorce
The emotional cost of a divorce will depend solely on the parties involved and the
circumstances of the divorce
Children must learn to cope without both parents in the home, as well as,
learn how to “balance” having two homes
The emotional cost for the children of a divorce can be minimized if both
parents work together to make the children’s best interest a top priority
There is no real way to calculate the financial cost of a divorce until you meet with an attorney to discuss
your situation in full with the attorney
Too many factors can affect the financial cost of a divorce;
therefore, it is impossible for an attorney to know the true financial cost of a specific divorce until he
has all of the facts
The attorney’s fees will be lower because the parties agree on the
issues at hand; therefore, the attorney does not spend as many
hours working on the case
If expert witnesses, such as private investigators, accountants,
mediators, and appraisers are necessary, the financial cost
increases due to the fees charged by experts
Filing fees, court reporter fees, deposition costs, postage, copies, and other costs will be unique to
each case
While an attorney can estimate these costs based on the facts as
the client presents them to the attorney, it is impossible to calculate a definite figure at the beginning of
a case
If an attorney quotes a flat fee for a divorce before meeting with you, consider finding another attorney
If you need the assistance of an experienced divorce attorney in
central Illinois, call the compassionate and skilled
attorneys of Pioletti & Pioletti
We are dedicated to providing our clients exceptional service and support throughout the divorce
process