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Old 03-10-2011, 06:42 AM
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nodaybut2day
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My retainer was 1,000$ and my lawyer was 140$ + 20% off hourly fees because I work in a law firm myself.

I chose a firm outside the city, which meant it cost me less. It did mean travelling almost an hour to have to go see the lawyer for the first few times, but aside from that, all contact was made via phone or email. The lawyer was recommended by someone here at work who was going through an uncontested divorce. She was clear, concise and always returned my calls or emails. I already had lengthy typed notes regarding XAH's behaviour with regards to our child, which helped my lawyer produce the affidavits and draft judgment orders quickly.

The custody proceedings took longer than usual due to a forgotten document. The divorce proceedings also took longer than usual because the clerk lost my file. Those delays cost me, but aside from that, the whole thing probably cost me 3,000$.
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