Flat-Fee Divorce

A flat-fee divorce will follow these steps: 

1. The first thing you’ll want to do is schedule a personal consultation with a flat-fee family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley. A member of our team will discuss the specifics of your divorce and supply you with answers to any questions you may have about the process.

2. Next, we will prepare and file your Petition for Divorce as well as the Waiver of Service necessary to begin your divorce proceeding. If your spouse has already filed for divorce, one of our flat-fee divorce lawyers will file a response on your behalf.

3. During the 60-day waiting period after the Petition for Divorce has been filed and before the court has the authority to grant your divorce, we’ll negotiate the terms and prepare your Agreed Decree of Divorce. Any name change needed is included as part of the flat fee.

4. Once the decree has been signed by you and your spouse and it has been approved, we will schedule your court appearance with a flat-fee divorce attorney. This is the last step to finalize the divorce.

The entire process will generally take between 60 and 120 days, though we can’t guarantee a specific time frame, as it will depend on everyone’s schedule and availability.

For those who have reached an agreement about the division of debts and assets with their spouse, a flat-fee divorce may be the right choice. A flat-fee divorce is also a good option for spouses with children who have come to an agreement regarding parenting rights and parenting time. If you do not meet these criteria, a flat-fee divorce may not be a good fit for your situation. The best way to determine whether a flat-fee divorce is the right solution for your unique needs is to set up a consultation with a divorce attorney.