Over the years I’ve seen a growing need for affordable legal representation in family law, even in wealthier areas such as El Dorado Hills. To address this need I charge a low hourly rate of $250 per hour and accept payment by credit card. In addition, I pay the credit card processing fees instead of passing that cost onto the client. To learn more about divorce, child support, spousal support, or property division I encourage you to call my office at (916) 250-1610 to schedule your free consultation.
Why I Believe In Staying Affordable
It’s an open secret among divorce attorneys that few clients can afford a contested divorce. That’s due in part to the mounting attorney fees. Parties who hire a $400 per hour attorney find themselves crushed with monthly invoices and no end in sight. Accordingly, I charge a low hourly rate and believe in transparency with regard to the amount of time that may be required.
Child Support
California child support is calculated according to the Guideline formula which is heavily influenced by the parties’ income and percentage of custody. In cases of single income households or great disparities in wealth the breadwinner may pay more than the actual cost of raising a child.
Child Custody
While the calculation of child support in California follows an algebraic formula, child custody is led by a multi-factored inquiry to find a custody arrangement that is in the child’s best interest. In general, your family law attorney will utilize the following factors when arguing for your custody objective.
- Child’s health, safety and welfare
- Frequency of contacts with both parents
- Child’s need for bonding, stability and continuity
- History or abuse, including abuse of drugs or alcohol
How Much Will My Divorce Cost?
The total cost of your divorce will depend heavily upon the other party and whether the parties can agree upon issues. In the simplest cases, an uncontested divorce can cost only a few thousand dollars. On the other hand, when the parties disagree upon issues relating to child support, custody, or the division of community property the cost of divorce will depend upon the number of hours your attorney spends on the case and their hourly rate.
Other factors such as location may play a roll in the total cost of your divorce. If you hire a Sacramento divorce lawyer to represent you in a Modesto, you’ll end up paying for the lawyer’s commute to court. Accordingly, hiring a local divorce lawyer can help you save on attorney travel costs.