Child custody case cost calculator

Estimate cost of contested child custody — attorney retainer + hourly billing across discovery, mediation, custody evaluation, and trial.

Attorney hourly rate

Estimated total hours

30-50hr settled; 80-150hr contested trial.Custody evaluator (if ordered)

$3k-12k typical. $0 if not ordered.Mediation cost

$0-4k. Required in most states before trial.Filing + court costs

Total custody case cost

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