Family Law Legal costs
- We will always be up front about the costs involved in dealing with your matter.
- A summary of the costs will be provided in writing.
- If you require further clarification, please ask.
Please note:
- Some costs will be estimated e.g. court proceedings, barrister (counsel) fees.
- Higher levels of costs will be incurred where parties cannot agree e.g. financial settlements or childcare arrangements.
- Complicated matters or those requiring court proceedings will incurr more expense.
Fee options:
- Unbundled services mean that you can pick and choose what you want us to do for you. It is flexible and offers you a cost-effective way of paying for legal services. This might include:
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- Representation at Court;
- Referral to mediation;
- Negotiation;
- Drafting legal documents;
- Checking documents drafted by a third party;
- Advice on settlement.
We may where appropriate help you on a fixed work or fixed fee basis.
- A Fixed Fee is a payment for a defined fixed piece of work, typically this would be appropriate for a straight forward divorce i.e. undefended divorce proceedings. We will always set out clearly what work is included within the fee.
- Pay as You Go services follow the Law Society's practice note and you would only see or speak to us if you felt our advice was required. You would represent yourself i.e.act in person and retain control of your case.
- Flexible Pay as You Go services enable you to retain control and decide when it is appropriate to seek our advice.
Fixed Fees
Fixed Fee (Uncontested)
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Court Fee
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Legal Fees
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Total
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Fixed Fee: Judicial Separation
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£402.00/£0.00 if exemption applies.
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£245.00 plus VAT
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£696.00
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Fixed Fee: Divorce (sole)
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£612.00/£0.00 if exemption applies.
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£275.00 plus VAT
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£923.00
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Fixed Fee: Divorce (joint)
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£612.00/£0.00 if exemption applies.
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£300.00 plus VAT
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£953.00
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Fixed Fee: Financial Consent Order
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£60.00/£0.00 if exemption applies.
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£850.00 plus VAT
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£1,078.00
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Fixed Fee: Child Arrangements Order
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£263.00/£0.00 if exemption applies.
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£850.00 plus VAT
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£1,275.00
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Fixed Fee: Pre/Post Nuptial Agreement
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£0.00
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£850.00 plus VAT
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£1,020.00
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Fixed Fee: Deed of Cohabitation/Deed of Settlement
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£0.00
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£800.00 plus VAT
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£960.00
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Fixed Fee (Uncontested)
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Timescales
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Fixed Fee: Judicial Separation
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6 – 9 months (this can be extended if for example there are delays with the court processing the application).
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Fixed Fee: Divorce (sole)
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28 weeks (this can be extended if for example there are delays with the court processing the application).
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Fixed Fee: Divorce (joint)
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28 weeks (this can be extended if for example there are delays with the court processing the application).
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Fixed Fee: Financial Consent Order
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4 – 7 months (this timescale may be extended if for example there are delays with the court processing the application).
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Fixed Fee: Child Arrangements Order
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4 – 6 months (this can be extended if for example there are delays with the court processing the application).
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Fixed Fee: Pre/Post Nuptial Agreement
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3 – 6 months (this timescale may be extended if for example there are delays with the other party).
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Fixed Fee: Deed of Cohabitation/Deed of Settlement
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2 – 4 months (this timescale may be extended if for example there are delays with the other party).
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Am I eligible for a Fixed Fee?
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Cases which are not straightforward and/or lack agreement are not eligible. Where a Fixed Fee is not applicable, or work is required beyond the scope of the Fixed Fee, our hourly rate will apply.
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Do I need to go to court?
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Contested proceedings are only required if an agreement is not possible. Over 85% of our cases are settled outside of court.
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Please note:
We offer reasonably priced fixed fee packages, where applicable. However, we will not be able to offer fixed fee options for every matter. Where a fixed fee is not applicable, or work is required which is beyond the scope of the fixed fee, then an hourly rate will apply. To find out more please contact the Family Law team via 01535 662644.