A concern for many couples going through a divorce in Denver and in Colorado is the payment of lawyer or attorney fees. In divorce proceedings, Colorado Courts will charge a $194 filing fee, but this is usually nowhere near what the final cost of a divorce will be. At Johnson Legal Group, we're sensitive to this matter and want our clients to have the best possible representation while keeping costs affordable.

Our Denver lawyers realize that many spouses are concerned about the costs of obtaining a divorce, as they might not have the resources to pay for the quality legal service they require. Like most Colorado family law firms, we require a retainer (or initial deposit for lawyer fees) that may range from $3000-$7000 for most cases. The actually amount required is based on the complexity of the case, the expectation of cooperation among the parties, and what jurisdiction your case is in. We accept credit cards, personal checks, and cash.

Some of the main factors which can drive up the cost of a divorce in Colorado involve the division of assets of the couple, how long the couple has been together, if children are involved, if custody arrangements are being disputed, and if there are issues of child support, maintenance, alimony, etc. Our divorce lawyers specialize in Family Law and have a team of experienced legal professionals whose job it is to ensure that our client's best interests are protected.

As of January 2008, our attorney's rates range from $180 to $300 per hour, and our paralegals and law clerks bill at $80 per hour. These rates are subject to change and you should speak with one of our lawyers to determine the current rates. Our team of experienced professionals is familiar with the inner workings of Family Law, the Denver and Colorado Courts, and have an outstanding reputation in Denver for zealously advocating for our divorce clients.

We realize that attorney fees in a divorce, and the payment of the retainer, is one of the largest concerns of most of our clients. Colorado Courts also realize this, and have seen that in many marriages, the control of assets can sometimes rest largely with one spouse. That spouse is then able to provide for a more vigorous prosecution of their divorce. In order to address this inequality between spouses, Colorado courts consider the financial resources of both parties involved in deciding who should pay attorney fees. This will sometimes result in the Court ordering one party to pay a portion - or all - of the other party's reasonable attorney's fees associated with the divorce. At Johnson Legal Group, we always advocate for our client's best interests and will seek out an award of attorney fees when it is appropriate.

Our Denver lawyers always have a client's best interest in mind and work hard to keep our clients constantly informed about the attorney fees being incurred, what those fees were incurred for, and work with our clients to keep costs at a minimum. To discuss your case in particular with one of our lawyers, please schedule a free consultation by calling 303-394-3030 or by filling out our online inquiry form.