Can I Afford a Divorce?

Any individual that is considering a divorce needs to ask if he or she can actually afford it. Divorce is an expensive proposition, and not just on the legal side of things. After the divorce is final and during the process, a person may be expected to live on his or her own. Running two households on a single salary in each can be expensive and mean that money is very tight.

One of the biggest things to consider before filing for divorce is whether one will be able to support oneself in the event that a divorce occurs. If a person expects to be granted custody of any children, this can mean factoring in the cost of day care or baby sitting or some way of ensuring that the kids are cared for after school on top of the costs of supporting one person.

Another huge obstacle, for many people, is the cost of legal representation. If the person seeking the divorce has not worked for the majority of the marriage in order to care for the children, that person may lack the savings or income to pay for representation. An alternative here is to seek out the local bar association to determine if there are free or low cost options for gaining legal representation. A second option is to work out an agreement with the attorney to arrange to pay for service either through the settlement or seek fees from the opposing spouse.

Contact a San Jose Divorce Lawyer

If you are considering divorce but are unsure of how to pay for it, contact the San Jose divorce lawyers of the Law Office of Daniel Jensen at 408-296-4100 to discuss your situation.