Interest in cases with little to no controversy in particular.
I think it cost me everything.
About US $10,000 in California. Similar incomes, no children or large property. My lawyer should have cost me more, but she was motivated to get even with me because my ex had so much animosity toward her.
$2k or so to purchase her out of a modest joint investment account, $4k in flat rate, and $4k in good faith settlement payment
My former partner’s outrageous attorney made baseless allegations and caused her to believe she was entitled to more than she actually was, and I believe this cost her roughly $20k in legal fees.
No conflict here and self filed. The initial filing was just over $200, and we met with a paralegal who reviewed the documents with us and helped prepare them before going before the magistrate. There is an online child support calculator that helps to determine the correct amount for that. There may have been some other fees here and there, but nothing major as I recall. I would estimate around $500.00 if there are no other complications.