One hour of legal advice – £135.00 + VAT
Full consideration of the issue with tailored legal advice. Includes follow-up written advice explaining options available and if required writing to the other party in order to make your intentions clear, inform them of your concern and any actions that we have advised you should take.
Client must pay prior to the appointment.
15 Minute free appointment (to discuss fee structure only)
This appointment is for a free overview of our fee scheme – no legal advice will be given.
Client will have the option to purchase one hour’s legal advice for their issue after discussing fees. If they think they may want to do this the funds must be available to make immediate payment (£135.00 + VAT).
Divorce client as petitioner – £500.00 + Vat + disbursements (petition)
(£800.00 On account required at first appointment)
*Divorce court fee – £593.00 (Payable to the court)
*The divorce court fee includes the issue fee and fee for decree absolute.
Client as a respondent – £300.00 + VAT
(On an undefended divorce)
Diy pack – £100.00 + VAT
Pack consists of printed materials – no legal advice is included.
Children act matter (contact / residence disputes) non emergency application – £850.00 + VAT + disbursements
(To end of first hearing)
Emergency application – £1,000.00 + VAT + disbursements
(To end of first hearing)
Subsequent hearings from £300.00 + VAT + disbursements
(Dependent on paperwork involved)
*The disbursements include a court fee of £232 in both emergency and non‑emergency cases
Financial matters
Basic drafting of – Starting from £500.00 + VAT
Consent order
Issue fee – £53.00 (Payable to the court)
Fees are dependent on complexity of assets involved. This fee does not include undertaking negotiation.
Cohabitation agreement – Starting from £500.00 + VAT
Separation agreement – Starting from £750.00 + VAT
(Can be used for unmarried couples)
Change of name deed – £75.00 + VAT
(For adults only)
Prenuptial agreement – Starting from £950.00 + VAT
Assistance with preparation of statement – £50.00 + VAT
Affidavit fee – £5.00 + £2.00 Per exhibit
Advice – client acting as a litigant in person – £135.00 + VAT
Additional consideration / preparation of – £175.00 + VAT
Documents
Mediation information & assessment meeting (miam) – £95.00 + VAT (each)
Subsequent sessions – £150.00 + VAT (each)
Disclaimer
Fees are quoted as ‘starting from’ in the eventuality that the issue is more complex than initially believed – however, fees are generally as they are quoted