Times, Sunday Times (2012) The couple split in one of the most acrimonious divorces in the business world in recent years. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Their acrimonious split shows how affluent wives are striking back against a culture of mistresses and neglect. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The deposition appears to have become increasingly acrimonious.
Legal Fees. In a divorce, both spouses will generally have lawyers. Attorney fees vary widely depending on the area, the individual attorney, the number of contested issues and the length of the trial. According to Divorce Court Attorneys, a two day divorce trial can cost as much as $25,000 in legal fees alone.Divorce lawyers generally charge from $75 an hour and up, with partners in large firms charging as much as $450 an hour.Some divorce lawyers will charge a flat rate of a few thousand dollars, or a rate per contested issue. The flat rate does not usually include the cost of a trial.ivorce lawyers generally charge from $75 an hour and up, with partners in large firms charging as much as $450 an hour. Some divorce lawyers will charge a flat rate of a few thousand dollars, or a rate per contested issue.
While many lawyers do tell clients to hire a financial professional, some don't -- and settlement mistakes can cost clients thousands of dollars. Still, the price of hiring a divorce finance pro can range from $4,000 to $25,000.awyers in the association are required to spend at least 75 percent of their time on matrimonial law issues and have at least 10 years' experience in the subject (or with five years' experience, to spend at least 90 percent of their time on such cases). Matrimonial lawyers say clients benefit from their expertise.