When relationships break down it can be a very stressful and difficult time. If you need some advice about the way forward please contact one of our lawyers.
Estimates for our fees for acting regarding various aspects of a breakdown in family life are set out below and are based on our hourly rate of £225 plus VAT.
Legal Fees
| Type of case | Example | Legal fees (all plus VAT) |
| Separation Agreement | eg. Advising, drafting, preparation and arranging for signature of a separation agreement | £500 to £750 |
| Undefended divorce | eg. Dealing with the divorce petition, obtaining decree nisi and decree absolute | £500 to £750 |
| Defended divorce | eg. Dealing with your spouse’s divorce petition and defending the same | £1,000 to £2,500 |
| Financial consent orders – simple case | eg. Preparation of financial disclosure documentation, negotiating financial agreements when matrimonial assets are under £250,000 and there is one matrimonial home | £2,000 to £3,000 |
| Financial consent orders – medium complexity case | eg. Preparation of financial disclosure documentation, negotiating financial agreements when matrimonial assets are over £250,000 and there is one matrimonial home and other property | £2,500 to £5,000 or more |
| Financial consent orders – highly complex case | eg. Preparation of financial disclosure documentation, negotiating financial agreements when one or both parties have an interest in one or more businesses, matrimonial assets are over £250,000, there is one matrimonial home and other property, potentially including property abroad | £5,000 to £10,000 |
| Arrangements for Children | eg. Advice regarding the arrangements for children after separation or divorce | Up to £5,000 |
Disbursements
In order to commence divorce proceedings a Court fee of £550 is payable. There would be subsequent further Court fees depending on the applications made and we would advise you of these before incurring the fees on your behalf.
