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Main Forums => Custody Issues => Topic started by: Mom0f3 on Dec 13, 2009, 04:24:52 PM
I know having a lawyer can cost an upwards amount of money for wanting to get a modification. However if both parties finally can come to an agreement and want it signed by a judge does anyone know what that could end up costing if you went to a lawyer or what you would have to do to do it without a lawyer?
I would assume you'd just have to pay the lawyer by the hour - usually between $200-300 around here.
You may be able to find a paralegal that would write it up for you for less.
I'm no attorney....k???
Draw up a JOINT motion that reflects your new agreement -- must have both of your signatures notorized.
Attach a copy of a final order that reflects THAT agreement for the judges's signature.
Go to the courthouse and file the motion along with the final order for judge's signature.
Cost? Whatever your county charges to file anything -- here that's $185. Back in WV....less....
And then see if that works.
You may still end up with a hearing -- where the judge wants to make SURE you two truly do agree to this.