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How expensive can divorce get in Ireland?

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  • 10-01-2024 9:21pm
    #1
    Mmack22
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    I'm curious to know if anyone has been through a difficult divorce how much it cost in legal fees.

    I've been separated for almost 2 years. Tried mediation but ex wouldn't engage. He says he will make it as long and difficult as possible if I get a solicitor and start divorce proceedings.

    He earns more than me and has much more money in savings so he could afford to be difficult and I'm worried I could run out of savings and still not be divorced.



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    #2
    feelings
    Registered Users Posts: 486 ✭✭feelings


    It can get very expensive for a contentious divorce. ten's of thousands (and a hell of a lot more than that too). Each divorce is different but the costs can spiral quickly.

    Get the best solicitor you can afford! Or else you can apply for legal aid.



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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,720 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    If your ex appeals the Circuit Court order to the High Court it'll get horribly expensive.



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    I see sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 1,783 ✭✭✭I see sheep


    Nightmare, sorry to hear.

    Very expensive.



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    Dumb Juan
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Dumb Juan


    Hi,

    My sister and her husband both paid €15k & €17k for a divorce by consent, judge rubber stamped it. They hammered out an agreement over a day with both solicitors & two barristers. Access was simple enough, maintenance & split of some property. Not particular complex case with no pension funds.



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    Sparrow78
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Sparrow78


    My divorce was granted Feb this year,start to finish cost me just over €35,000 my ex dragged his heels....



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    ottolwinner
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    what causes the costs? The sums of assets involved or one party not willing to go through the divorce



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    Dial Hard
    Registered Users Posts: 13,749 ✭✭✭✭Dial Hard


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122214337#Comment_122214337

    Generally it's one side deciding to be difficult. You could have assets in the millions involved and be looking at negligible costs if both parties are in agreement.



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