Question By: The average divorce in the Prairie State costs $13,800, but the cost can be upwards of $35,300 or more, especially if there are children involved. Attorneys' fees make up the majority of the costs of an Illinois divorce because the average hourly rate for an attorney in Illinois is $260. That said, the most cost-effective means of divorcing is to divorce amicably.
To divorce amicably, you should do the following:
• Know what truly matters to both partners: You must decide what is important to each of you and where you are willing to compromise to reach an agreement.
• Eliminate conflicts whenever possible and avoid going to court: Fighting and spending months in court can cause unnecessary stress, attorneys' fees, legal costs and other fees.
• Opt for divorce mediation or a collaborative divorce: With mediation, you and your spouse negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement regarding property division, timesharing and parenting, alimony, child support and other issues with a neutral arbiter.
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