Family Law Costs

As one of South Yorkshire’s most experienced Family Solicitors practices, we pride ourselves on the quality of our service and our expertise.

Utilising our knowledge and experience we can assist you in a number of ways that are tailored to your situation and budget. Our fees are competitive, open, transparent and cost effective.

Fixed Fees

Fixed fees are available for the following:-

Representation at a children’s FHDRA/Directions/Review hearing – £500 plus VAT £100

What is covered?

Representation at a hearing for which the time estimate is no longer than 60 minutes
Travel to Court
All time at Court for the duration of the hearing
All preparation, advice and advocacy at the hearing
Drafting of the order
A letter to you confirming the outcome of the hearing

What is not covered?

Issuing the application
Any ongoing representation at future Court hearings
Representation at hearings for which the time estimate is greater than 60 minutes
Hearings outside of the South Yorkshire area which will be quoted for separatley

Injunction Application – £1,500 plus VAT £300

What is covered?

Initial attendance upon you or telephone call
Taking instructions for a statement
Drafting the application for a Non-Molestation and/or Occupation Order together with the witness statement
Issuing proceedings at the Court
Representation at the initial hearing
A letter confirming the outcome of the hearing
Preparation of the order

What is not covered?

Representation at any subsequent hearing
The cost of service of the application and order by Court bailiff, enquiry agent or process server
Enforcement of any breach
Any application to vary, appeal or dismiss the order

Our charges

You will receive a cost estimate at the outset of your case which will be reviewed as your case progresses. Our hourly rates range from £180 per hour to £250 per hour depending on experience and position within the firm.

Traditional

We still offer traditional payment structures. Our traditional pricing options allow you to pay for work based on the time we spend on your case on an hourly rate basis.

We will charge you in 6 minute units for the work that we do. If something takes our family specialist 30 minutes you will pay 30 minutes.

This option is that you pay for exactly what you get. If you want to speak to us for a short period of time to answer a quick query, it will not cost you a great deal. The downside to this is that, whilst we can give an estimate as to the likely costs, it is not an exact science and, therefore, some cases with very similar issues can cost vastly more than other cases dependent on the circumstances outside of our control.