How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Manhattan? - Richard Roman Shum

From Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq. - How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Manhattan? breaks down the real cost of ending a marriage in New York, from the minimum $335 in court filing fees for a do-it-yourself case to $50,000 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial in Manhattan Supreme Court. This episode explores the financial realities behind uncontested and contested divorces in Manhattan, including the index number fee, Request for Judicial Intervention, Note of Issue, uncontested matrimonial calendar fee, service of process, and certified copies of a Judgment of Divorce.

Listeners will learn how attorney fees, flat-fee uncontested divorces, online document preparation services, and full-scale litigation can shape the total cost of a case. The discussion also covers how child custody disputes, child support under the Child Support Standards Act, spousal maintenance under DRL § 236(B)(6), and equitable distribution under DRL § 236(B) can quickly increase expenses, especially when high-value assets, retirement accounts, business interests, stock options, co-ops, and real estate in neighborhoods like the Upper East Side are involved.

The episode also looks at ways couples in New York City may reduce costs through mediation, settlement agreements, organized financial records, and more efficient communication with counsel. It explains when mediation may work well, when litigation may still be necessary, and how additional professionals such as forensic accountants, real estate appraisers, child custody evaluators, and an attorney for the child can affect the overall price of divorce proceedings in New York County.

Richard Roman Shum, Esq., a Manhattan family law attorney and Lower East Side resident with over 15 years of experience, shares insight into helping families navigate divorce, property division, child custody, and spousal support throughout Manhattan, Midtown, the Upper West Side, and surrounding New York City neighborhoods. This podcast also highlights practical options for those who cannot afford to file, including fee waivers, poor person’s relief, and counsel fee requests under DRL § 237, giving listeners a clearer understanding of their rights, costs, and next steps.

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