Pro Se Divorce In florida • Divorce Mediation Law Attorney Serving Miami and Other Areas
The Florida family law office of Michael L. Lechtman, P.A., would like to let you in on a little secret. About 65 percent of the divorces filed in Dade County and Broward County, Florida, in 2005 were filed pro se, which simply means that you represent yourself in your divorce proceeding, rather than having an attorney represent you. Why don’t large, expensive law firms want you to know about it? Because they would rather see you pay them thousands of dollars.
Attorney Michael L. Lechtman has over 35 years of experience representing clients in all phases of the divorce process. Recently, he came to the conclusion that offering pro se divorce packages is a great service, allowing parties to conduct their own pro se representation. The law office of Michael L. Lechtman, P.A., will provide you with a complete pro se divorce package, including mediation services, for about $1,600. Consider the cost savings you will realize by not letting a divorce attorney tell you that your divorce will be a lot uglier and costlier than you thought it needed to be.
If you want more information about this cost-effective way to represent yourself in your divorce proceeding, and how much pro se divorce in Florida can save you, contact the divorce mediator lawyer’s office of Michael L. Lechtman, P.A.
How Much Will pro se Divorce Cost?
The attorneys fees and costs involved are a fraction of what the parties would pay in a normal contested or uncontested divorce case because each party shares the fee, as opposed to each party paying their own attorney sometimes exorbitant fees. The total attorney fee for a typical pro se divorce mediation, even one involving children and property, is approximately $1,600, or about $800, on average, for each spouse.
How to Get Started
The law office of Michael L. Lechtman, P.A., will provide you with all of the forms you need to start the pro se divorce filing and mediation process. During a pro se divorce, each side agrees to work with mediation to work out the details of a settlement. Typically there will be three mediation sessions between the parties, and partial payment of the total fee is due after each session. Even the most complex divorce cases are often resolved in mediation when divorcing spouses meet face-to-face to come to a settlement that works for everyone.
If you are interested in learning more about a pro se divorce in Florida, contact the law offices of Michael L. Lechtman to schedule an opportunity to meet.
