Redding, CA Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Ask your attorney when he or she is sending the papers out for service, but keep in mind, just because he tries to get him served doesn't mean he will be successful right away, sometimes people avoid process servers or don't answer their door if they dont know who is there.

This is a bit like asking 'how long is a book?' The answer is: it all depends. It depends on which county or which state you live in; what problems are likely to arise in the case (such as custody disputes, disagreements about division of property, etc.). Also how constructive are both of you likely to be? (It's almost always better to reach agreements than fight.) In Wisconsin, there is a mandatory 120-day period before a divorce can be scheduled for final hearing, and it often takes 6 to 8 months from the commencement of the case to the hearing, sometimes longer Advance payments requested by lawyers can vary a great deal: in this county, a novice lawyer faced with a fairly simple divorce might charge as little as $1000. An experienced lawyer might charge anywhere from $2,500 to $5,000. (Experienced is better, and usually worth the investment.)