You may or may not be able to convince your spouse up front to pay half of the filing fees, but if you file for divorce in Rochester, you can include reimbursement for filing fees as part of your settlement agreement.
This is especially true if you and your spouse have very different incomes and the court assigns your legal fees to your spouse.
Many couples mutually agree to divorce, but aren’t sure who should file, or if there’s any gain in filing first.
For the most part, it doesn’t matter whether you or your spouse get to the courthouse first.
But when filing represents a financial hardship, courts do allow you to file at a reduced cost.
If you can convince your spouse to pay half (or all) of the filing fees, all the better, but if not, your settlement agreement can definitely be crafted to include your out of pocket expenses.
The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer have been helping people in Rochester have the most cost effective divorces possible for decades.
Call us today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with an experienced Rochester divorce attorney.
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