Joint Divorce
Greve Law, PLC offers help at a time when you don’t need a run around.
There is no getting around it: Divorces are expensive!
Whether you’ve been married for 15 years or 15 months, the cost can be significant. The average cost of a divorce in Michigan is over $9,000, if children are involved the price can be triple that amount. Uncontested divorces can be less expensive, but still can range from $2,000 to $6000 with attorney costs and court costs. The average attorney charges $250 to $300 dollars an hour, meaning the costs can rise quickly. Two attorneys charging that amount for 5 hours of work each is $3,000. And that’s if your divorce is uncontested.
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce and you have an agreement, at Greve Law, PLC we can help you navigate the process at minimal cost.
Contact me or give my office a call at (231) 571-0757.
Joint Divorce
Simply put, spouses file the paperwork together. We file everything at the beginning and wait for a court hearing that lasts a few minutes.
There is NO:
· Plaintiff or Defendant
· Lengthy court hearings
· Time constraints
· Discovery or Subpoenas
· Attorney nickel and diming you for fees
Flat Fee
Joint Divorce no minor children: $1,150
Joint Divorce with minor children: $1,950
There are no hidden fees, no extra costs.
The above fee includes the cost of the initial filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You are always free to dismiss an action. We would let the court know and they would dismiss the case.
If you wanted to start the divorce again you would need to pay the initial filings fees over .
If either of you decide you no longer agree, we will let the court know, and the court is required to dismiss the case. You will need to refile the case and go through a traditional divorce.
Once I begin the Joint Divorce process I will not represent either party in a traditional divorce.
Additionally, due to the volatile nature of traditional divorces, I no longer practice in that area, and I will refer each of you to attorneys who I trust to handle your case.
I ask for 50% to be provided before I begin work, and the remaining 50% to be submitted before I will file the petition with the court. Other than this payment plan, I do not accept a prolonged payment plan.
The initial payment will not be refunded, but you are not obligated to pay the additional payment if you choose not to file. Once the case is filed, there is no refund for the remaining payment that was paid to file.
As soon as I receive a completed questionnaire back from you, I can complete the initial paperwork within the next 1 to 2 business days.
You must wait at least 60 days after filing before a hearing can be held, and the judgment can be entered. If you have minor children, you must wait 180 days before the judgment can be entered, unless we present clear evidence why the waiting period should be reduced to the normal 60 days.
The above timetable can be delayed due to the court hearing schedule.