Frank Sprude - Attorney & Counselor

In the big picture, it is important to choose the right method for a divorce to minimize your legal costs.  Litigation, while providing the maximum formal protections, usually results in the maximum legal fees.  This is because the level of formality necessitates increased attorney time to accomplish even minor tasks.  Collaborative law, mediation, or other alternative dispute resolution processes typically result in reduced attorney fees.

Day to day, efficient communication with your attorney is the key to minimizing your legal fees.  I work with my clients to streamline and minimize fees.  For example, sending one email with multiple questions or comments is much more efficient than calling your attorney multiple times during the day.