I would try to set up a free initial consultation with two or three different lawyers at this point, Dawg. You want to make the best decision possible, and it's best to interview several before making a final decision that will cost you $$$.
Do you work? Is your wife the larger wage-earner?
Do lawyers up there typically charge an up-front retainer (most here do), or just charge by the hour? Charging by the hour would be MUCH more feasible for you; I had to pay a $2,500 and my wife a $3,500 retainer to each of our attorneys, up-front.
