EXPENSES

    In addition to the retainer, which must be paid upon hiring this law firm, there will be additional expenses incurred in your case.   These costs are generally due at the time the services are rendered.   The list below details   these expenses.
 
                              Original Court Filing Fee for Divorce    $163.00 (when "paper filing".  When "electronic filing", the filing fee is approx $168)

                             Court-Appointed Guardian Ad Litem Fees   variable  $250 to $750
    
                             Witness Subpoenaes    $13.00 filing fee/each Court Date 

                             Civil Subpoenaes for Document Production    $12.00 filing fee/each
                                   
                             Processing cost for documentation by subpoenaed party
                             Variable   $10 to $250 (some businesses charge for the cost of copying subpoena documents)

                            Certified Mail Fees through Circuit Clerk's Office    $10.00

                            Wage Withholding Affidavits     $15.00

                            Attachments,  Garnishments & Executions    $30.00 - $40.00

                            Private Process Server     $40 to $150/each service

                            Notice by Publication     $200.00 to $300.00

                            Cost of Deposition     billed at attorney's rate of $200/hour

                            Transcript fees       variable  $50 to $350  depending on length

                            Court Reporter Fees        variable  $50 to $150 depending on time

                            Excessive copy costs      $0.25/page

                            Filing Fee for Post-Divorce Motions      $266.00

                            Filing Fees for Default Judgment Motions, Summary Judgment   Motions, Other Dispositive  Motions       $50.00

                            Filing Fees for Motions in Juvenile Court      $198.00

                                                  There may be additional fees and expenses not itemized on this list.

                     NOTE:  The fees listed above are correct as of July 7, 2011. Costs are subject to change without further notice


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