If you think of an electric eel as a battery, you can get an idea of how the eel creates electricity. Electric eels have three organs which store electricity. Two of these organs can produce enough electricity to kill most of the eel's prey: about 500 Volts.
In California, the average hourly fee charged by divorce lawyers was $300 per hour, 27% higher than the national average. Our readers reported wide fluctuation in their divorce lawyersâ hourly rates -- some were charged as little as $150 an hour, while others shelled out over $500 an hour.
Lawyers for divorce average cost ranges from $200/hour to $500/hour. To start, most lawyers require an initial retainer of $3,500 to $10,000 per spouse depending on the complexity of your case and how well you and your spouse get along. The retainer is only the beginning for most people. Collaborative Divorce varies in cost depending on the needs of the parties and the other professionals involved. Fees range from $25,000 to $50,000 depending on case complexity, the cooperation level between the parties and the number of outside experts engaged in the process.