If you have considered getting a divorce but fear the potential costs, please read on, then contact one of our experienced Sparta divorce attorneys to learn how to save money on your divorce in the state of New Jersey.
What does the average divorce cost in New Jersey?
The average divorce in the Garden State costs between $4,500 and $5,000, but only if there are no contested issues. Having one dispute can jump the expense to $6,500 to $7,500 and two or more contested issues can set you back $11,000 to $13,000. As you can see, a divorce can be expensive, but there is a fairly easy method for minimizing the cost. That method is for you and your spouse to divorce amicably. That might seem like a tall order, but if you take some simple steps you can maintain an amicable relationship with your divorcing spouse.
How can you save money in a divorce in New Jersey?
How you divorce amicably might depend on your unique circumstances. Nonetheless, some common money-saving techniques are as follows:
- Know what truly matters to both partners: You must decide what is important to each of you and where you are willing to compromise to reach an agreement.
- Eliminate conflicts whenever possible and avoid going to court: Fighting and spending months in court can cause unnecessary stress, attorneys’ fees, legal costs and other fees.
- Opt for divorce mediation or a collaborative divorce: With mediation, you and your spouse negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement regarding property division, timesharing and parenting, alimony, child support and other issues with a neutral arbiter. In collaborative divorce, the spouses and their legal representatives come to a settlement agreement without involving the courts.
- Be organized: You need to gather documentation and evidence before contacting a divorce attorney, so he or she does not have to and, thus, cost you more money.
No matter how you choose to approach your divorce, you should reach out to a skilled Sussex County, Sparta divorce and separation attorney to discuss your next steps.
How can a Sussex County, New Jersey divorce attorney help you save money?
Maintaining open and constructive lines of communication between you and your spouse is essential to reducing the financial burden of your divorce. A qualified legal professional from our firm can help serve as an intermediary so that you can reach a mutually equitable agreement for both parties. Let our firm handle the paperwork. Give us a call today.
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We understand that those getting a divorce most likely have several questions regarding the weeks and months to come. Paris P. Eliades Law Firm, LLC is honored to serve the people of New Jersey, including Sparta, Sussex County, Morris County, Passaic County, and Bergen County with the quality legal services they deserve. If you are getting a divorce or have any other questions regarding divorce-related matters, please do not hesitate to contact our firm for a consultation today.
