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There are no clear-cut answers when are asking yourself, “how much does a postnuptial agreement cost,” The amount you will pay to create a postnuptial agreement will depend on a lot of factors such as how complex your financial situation is if a financial audit needs to be conducted, how much you and your significant other agree on the conditions and terms of the agreement and if you create it yourself, get counsel from a lawyer or use a family law mediator. If you use the resources of a lawyer, the fees that you are charged may range considerably from a flat fee for a straightforward postnuptial agreement to rates upwards of $500 an hour. To give you a general idea of what to expect, here are some average estimates for the cost of getting a postnuptial agreement.
- There are DIY postnuptial agreement software, books, and documents readily available for about $50.
- Online postnuptial agreement resources are available in the range of $100 to $250.
- The average fees billed by attorneys for a simple, direct postnuptial agreement commonly starts around $1,000 and go upwards of $3,000.
- Complex postnuptial agreements, that need intricate discussions, with considerable conditions and assets involved, can start at around $10,000.
As reported by Psychology Today, the cost of a prenup, that is right around what some will pay for postnuptial agreements, is around $2,500 to $7,000. Nevertheless, some cases when creating a post-marital agreement may cost up to $50,000!
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OgborneEngaging, Michelle N. “Postnuptial Agreement Cost: Average Prices – Ogborne Law.” Ogborne Law, PLC, 19 Dec. 2019, https://ogbornelaw.com/postnuptial-agreement-cost/.
