Divorce Costs and Advice...for future reference?

My husband and I haven't been well lately. I don't think I will be staying with him much longer. We have a son who is 1yrs old and a puppy. We dont own a home but we have bought many things for the place where we stay now. I was wondering what are the costs of a divorce and about how long does it take for it finalize.??Divorce Costs and Advice...for future reference?
It would help a lot if we knew where you live, laws differ all over. You also haven't told us how long you have been married, that too makes a difference.





I'm sorry to hear that it's not working out for you, but be sure of what you want the outcome to be. The cost of a divorce here in California, if it's uncontested is pretty small around $400 or $500 depending on the packet of paper work you need. Because there is a child involved. it will probably be more.





Just my thoughts. Oh and the puppy make sure it has a loving home just like your son.Divorce Costs and Advice...for future reference?
the costs and length of time depend on how much you argue about the settlement and the state you live in





1- the settlement


if you two can agree on the division of assets, and child custody, and child support, and finally alimony - then it becomes simple and inexpensive - simply write down on a piece of paper what the two of you have agreed on - make a copy - and both of you go to a notary - in front of the notary - each of you sign both documents - then - each keeps a copy





2- now you can separate and live apart - some states require a six month separation - some a year - once the term has completed - all you have to do is go the county courthouse and obtain the blank divorce papers - fill them out and file them - usually $50-$100





but if you argue and can't agree on the items in #1 - and end up needing a lawyer - it will get VERY expensive and time consuming
It depends on what state you are in and what ';kind'; of divorce it is.


All states have different filing fees, they usually range between $150-300. An uncontested divorce does not require a lawyer, you can do it yourself therefore it will cost less than a contested divorce which does require the use of a lawyer.


FL does not have a required waiting period after filing.
I've reserched divorce and the cost and I've found that it depends a lot on the difficulty of the divorce. If both parties agree that they want a divorce and can decide amongst themselves how to divide the property/assets then you won't need a lawyer for much.





Also, you should try visiting legalzoom
Well, do you want some other woman raising your son? I guess you don't want any control in raising your son? And you don't care about other children he'll have to live with??


Because that's what divorce usually does. He'll get a gf, they might get married and she might have other kids.





Wouldn't it be easier TO TRY TO WORK IT OUT??????
With a kid it is going to cost more and take longer. It depends on the lawyer you get and the state you live in. You can call some lawyers for a better idea.
It shouldn't be much (1000) if you agree on everything. If you want to fight full custody of your kid or don't agree on who gets what then you can try midiation but if that doesn't work out be ready to spend 5g's
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