FEES & FUNDING - FAMILY LAW
We have a fair and reasonable pricing policy
We aim to keep things as transparent as possible so as to exclude any hidden extras. At your first meeting with our solicitors, you will be advised in relation to the fees and funding. You will be explained how we calculate our charges. We will give you a detailed breakdown of the estimated total costs as much as practicable. This will include explanation regarding disbursements as of barrister's fees, court fees or any costing of external resource relevant to your matter. Please note that VAT is payable on our invoices. Please Contact Us so that we can assess your fees and funding..
Initial Consultation (for any case)*Costs FreeSenior Solicitor/ Principal Solicitor
£278 Plus VAT
Solicitor
£200 Plus VAT
Junior Solicitor - NQ
£150 Plus VAT
Trainee Solicitor
£125 Plus VAT
Paralegal
£125 Plus VAT
Case Worker
£125 Plus VAT
Divorce/ Separation - Petitioner (Undefended Divorce) :
£1000 (Plus VAT)
Divorce/ Separation - Respondent: (Undefended Divorce) :
£500 (Plus VAT)
Divorce/ Separation - Petitioner (Defended Divorce) :
Hourly Rates
Divorce/ Separation - Respondent: (Defended Divorce) :
Hourly Rates
Contact Applications :
Hourly rate * (Plus VAT)
Application for Prohibited Steps Order :
Hourly rate * (Plus VAT)
Protection from Domestic Violence :
£500 - £2,000 (Plus VAT)
Non-Molestation Order :
Hourly rate * (Plus VAT)
Child custody :
Hourly rate * (Plus VAT)
Legal separation without divorce :
Hourly rate * (Plus VAT)
Dissolution of civil partnerships :
£750 – £1,200 (Plus VAT)
Separation Agreement :
£500- £750 (Plus VAT)
Children Residence Order :
Hourly rate * (Plus VAT)
Advocacy:
Fee per Hearing (including travel time / expenses): A Counsel can be instructed upon request. Counsel’s fees would then need to be negotiated on an individual basis. Certain complex cases fees will vary, depending on complexity.
VAT: All fees are exclusive of VAT which is applied at the current rate of 20% (totals shown above)
Disbursements:
All disbursements will need to be paid for separately in addition to the fees for our services. Examples of disbursements include home office/visa application fees, court application fees, postage, interpreting/translation services, medical reports fees, expert report fees, mileage/travel expenses etc. This is not an exhaustive list and is meant purely as a guide.
VAT: All fees are exclusive of VAT which is applied at the current rate of 20% (totals shown above)
Disbursements:
All disbursements will need to be paid for separately in addition to the fees for our services. Examples of disbursements include home office/visa application fees, court application fees, postage, interpreting/translation services, medical reports fees, expert report fees, mileage/travel expenses etc. This is not an exhaustive list and is meant purely as a guide.
