Legal Cost Counter

Aggregated total (manual updates only)

$21,492.82

As of 2026-02. This page shows monthly aggregates only.
Average / month
$2,686.60
Peak month
2025-08 ($6,722.00)
Months tracked
8

Costs over time

Category totals

Mediation
$12,548.82 58.4%
Legal counsel
$5,208.71 24.2%
Other professional fees
$3,735.29 17.4%

Methodology

What this is: a public, aggregated tally of separation-related legal costs to make the financial impact visible.

Why this exists: for advocacy and education about how prolonged post-separation legal processes can create sustained financial strain.

What is shown: monthly totals, cumulative totals, and broad categories.

What is not shown: invoices, line items, work descriptions, strategy, case events, or details about any other person.

Updates: manual only, when new invoices/payments are recorded.