I recently received the following email from a concerned grandfather
who, like many, paid for a complicated divorce when it may not have been
necessary:
“The case began when my daughter and grand kids arrived at my home
leaving her husband in another state. They had no assets and the reason left no
option but divorce. He was a stay at home dad and pleaded ‘no money’ to help
with legal or other expenses but agreed the divorce was necessary. He soon moved to Atlanta with the help of his parents. My daughter quickly
started a new job.
I contacted Christine but was referred to a high profile attorney and paid the firm $5,000 to begin the process then stepped aside and let all bills be mailed to my daughter who had moved to her new residence. I gave them no specifications or budget. Soon I was hearing about interviews and negotiations. I learned he had to sign an agreement or go to court. So in my mind, they were preparing a divorce to his specifications. My daughter delivered the bills to me for an additional $6000 and no agreement was signed or written.
I called to pay the bill set a budget for completion. I told them my daughter needed a minimum divorce nothing else.
The agreement was prepared but the husband found some items that exceeded the minimum and red lined the agreement. The revised agreement cost an additional $900. He signed and it was almost over except for the expense of delivering this to the judge.”
When parties agree to the division of all assets and debts, as well child custody and visitation, an uncontested divorce may be the answer. This grandfather funded a contested divorce when an uncontested divorce may have been the answer. The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold offers flat fee rates for uncontested divorce for parties as an alternative to the high expenses this grandfather faced. Additionally, if your divorce is contested, I will not bill against your retainer unless you are fully aware of the fees. Contact the office today at 770.466.2700 or Christine@Bechtold-Law.com to schedule your free initial consultation.
I contacted Christine but was referred to a high profile attorney and paid the firm $5,000 to begin the process then stepped aside and let all bills be mailed to my daughter who had moved to her new residence. I gave them no specifications or budget. Soon I was hearing about interviews and negotiations. I learned he had to sign an agreement or go to court. So in my mind, they were preparing a divorce to his specifications. My daughter delivered the bills to me for an additional $6000 and no agreement was signed or written.
I called to pay the bill set a budget for completion. I told them my daughter needed a minimum divorce nothing else.
The agreement was prepared but the husband found some items that exceeded the minimum and red lined the agreement. The revised agreement cost an additional $900. He signed and it was almost over except for the expense of delivering this to the judge.”
When parties agree to the division of all assets and debts, as well child custody and visitation, an uncontested divorce may be the answer. This grandfather funded a contested divorce when an uncontested divorce may have been the answer. The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold offers flat fee rates for uncontested divorce for parties as an alternative to the high expenses this grandfather faced. Additionally, if your divorce is contested, I will not bill against your retainer unless you are fully aware of the fees. Contact the office today at 770.466.2700 or Christine@Bechtold-Law.com to schedule your free initial consultation.