How Much is My Violence Case Worth?
If you are in need of legal assistance and are not sure how much your Violence Against Women Act case will cost, it may be beneficial to take a look at how the fees have been calculated. Here are a few things you should know about how the process works. A person who files a complaint of domestic violence can expect to pay approximately $1000 for their court date alone. The amount of money they pay does not stop there. Their fees are based on the severity of the charges against them, the number of times the charges are repeated, and the length of time the case is ongoing. The court fees you owe will be paid by the defendant. This means that if you lose the case, you will owe the other party all the court costs. In some cases, your attorney may be paid to represent you for your case. This is a matter of contract and the court cannot force you to pay a particular sum before you have received any compensation from the other party. The court can be a difficult place to go to r...