Family

Fixed Fees – Family

 

DIVORCE

• This is where your spouse is not seeking to defend (contest) the divorce or cross-petition

From £650 plus VAT (Acting for petitioner)

From £500 plus VAT(Acting for respondent)

This service includes: Face to face legal consultation with your solicitor to discuss the divorce or any issue you may have with Children or Financial matters Dealing with the divorce from start to finish.

This service does not include: Negotiating the family finances Bailiff fees for personal service of the divorce petition or any other court fees in relation to service Resolving childcare arrangements Difficulties in serving your spouse with the divorce petition or other complexities that arise regarding this. Any required attendance at Court Court fees £550.00

 

DEFENDING THE DIVORCE PETITION

If your case is defended (contested) or the matter is not covered by our fixed fee services, you will have the option to instruct one of our lawyers under our hourly rates that range from £165 to £250 plus VAT depending on the legal qualifications, experience and expertise of the person dealing with your case
During the initial consultation or any subsequent meetings, we can advise you about your options including moving to the hourly rates or providing fixed fee quotes for specific items of work.

 

DOMESTIC ABUSE

Our fixed fee for advising you, client care and representing you at up to 2 court hearings is £2500 (inclusive of VAT).  Our cost is exclusive of disbursements, i.e. Court fees, process server fees and fees to third parties, such as Barrister if one is necessary. Barristers are paid for each Court attendance and for time spent reviewing the brief and accompanying documents, but they are paid separately. You will be consulted prior to instructing a Barrister in your case and such Barrister will be instructed on the basis of their skills, experience and ability