Family Law Fees
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.
Our Family Law team will be more than happy to discuss these options with you.
