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<h3>⚖️ Divorce Cost Estimator (attorney fees only)</h3>
<div class="row"><label>📍 Region cost factor</label><select id="loc"><option value="1.4">High (CA/NY)</option><option value="1.0" selected>Average</option><option value="0.85">Lower</option></select></div>
<div class="row"><label>⚡ Complexity</label><select id="comp"><option value="0.7">Uncontested</option><option value="1.0" selected>Moderate</option><option value="1.5">High conflict</option><option value="2.0">Litigation</option></select></div>
<div class="row"><label>👥 Children</label><select id="kid"><option value="1.0" selected>No minor children</option><option value="1.3">Minor children</option></select></div>
<div class="row"><label>⏱️ Billing</label><select id="bill"><option value="flat">Flat fee</option><option value="hourly" selected>Hourly/retainer</option></select></div>
<div class="reveal-btn" id="reveal">💰 Reveal estimate</div>
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<div class="result-value" id="val">$12,500</div>
<div class="detail-row"><span>Retainer portion</span><span id="ret">$5,000</span></div>
<div class="detail-row"><span>Hourly estimate</span><span id="hr">$7,500</span></div>
<button class="consult-btn" onclick="alert('Speak with a local family attorney')">👩⚖️ Ask a lawyer</button>
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<div class="footer">⚡ Powered by <a href="https://costoflaw.com" target="_blank">costoflaw.com</a> · Divorce cost only · No child support</div>
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const val=document.getElementById('val'), ret=document.getElementById('ret'), hr=document.getElementById('hr'), resCard=document.getElementById('result'), rev=document.getElementById('reveal');
function update(){
let base = 8500; // base average cost
let l=+loc.value||1, c=+comp.value||1, k=+kid.value||1;
let total = base * l * c * k;
if(bill.value==='flat') total*=0.85; // flat fee discount assumption
total = Math.round(total/100)*100; // round to nearest 100
val.innerText = '$'+total.toLocaleString();
// populate details
let retainer = Math.round(total*0.4); // 40% retainer
let hourlyPart = total - retainer - 400;
ret.innerText = '$'+retainer.toLocaleString();
hr.innerText = '$'+hourlyPart.toLocaleString();
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bill.addEventListener('change',update);
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💰 Pure legal cost estimator Estimates attorney fees, retainers, filing costs. No child support / alimony.
👩⚖️ Built‑in lawyer CTA Every result prompts "Ask a lawyer" – generates leads for law firms.
📊 Multi‑factor model Uses location cost, complexity, children factor, billing style (flat/hourly).
🔒 Safe for law firm websites Clear disclaimer: not legal advice, no child support, free to embed.
❓ FAQs – Divorce cost edition
Does this calculate child support? No – this tool strictly estimates legal fees (attorney costs). Child support is NOT included.
Can I embed this on my law firm site? Absolutely. Free to use, modify, and host. Attribution to costoflaw.com appreciated.
How accurate is the estimate? It's a planning tool based on general US data. Actual fees depend on your attorney and jurisdiction.
Does it include court filing fees? Yes, a small portion (approx $400) is included in the breakdown.