Family – Fixed Fees
UNDEFENDED PETITIONER DIVORCE
(This is where your spouse is not seeking to defend (contest) the divorce or cross-petition.)
£1000 +VAT + court fees £593.00
This service includes:
- Up to a total of 2hrs 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
- VAT
This service does not include:
- Negotiation 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
- The court fee which is £410.00
UNDEFENDED RESPONDENT DIVORCE
(This is where your spouse is not seeking to defend the divorce or cross-petition)
£750 (inc VAT)
This service includes:
- Up to a total of 2hrs face to face legal consultation with your solicitor to discuss the divorce or any issue you may have with Children or Financial matters
- Taking your instructions in order to draft the acknowledgment of service and responding if required to the statement of arrangements for children form.
- Dealing with the divorce from start to finish
- VAT
This service does not include:
- Negotiation the family finances
- Resolving childcare arrangements
- The Petitioner’s costs if a costs order is made against the respondent
- The court fee which is £410.00
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 £150 - £250 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 rages or providing fixed fee quotes for specific items of work.
SECTION 8 CHILDREN ACT MATTERS (CHILD ARRANGEMENTS)
- Negotiation and initial proceedings £1000.00 + VAT + court fee £215.00
- Continuing proceedings, preparing, and considering statements, and attending further directions hearing £1000 + VAT. Counsel may also be instructed at £650 – £750 +VAT
- Contested proceedings, preparing bundle, and dealing with the Final Hearing £1000 + VAT. Counsel may also be instructed at £650 - £850 + VAT.
There can be further disbursement such as mediation fees.