In matters of family and separation, our seasoned legal experts offer comprehensive financial guidance. We understand the intricacies of dividing assets and liabilities, ensuring a fair and equitable settlement. With strategic insights and meticulous attention, we empower you to make informed financial decisions during these challenging times.
Taking full instructions on the history of the parties and the relationship, the children, the financial positions and contributions of both parties, the nature and extent of the matrimonial assets and proposals for division of property; considering and advising upon the relevant common law and legislative provisions in relation to contributions and other relevant factors; explaining the court process and particularly the requirement for endeavours to be made to negotiate an agreement before commencing proceedings; communicating with the other party to attempt to negotiate an agreement – and, if successful, the drafting, signing and making of consent orders by the court; failing agreement, preparing, signing, filing and serving an application for orders/receiving, reviewing and responding to any application; briefing any necessary barrister as instructed; liaising with any witnesses; attending at all necessary conferences and court appearances; finalising the matter after final orders are made; all other necessary attendances and communications.
The scope of work covered by our retainer is confined to the financial settlement and not unusual additional work, for instance, disputes or advice on tax issues. If the work on the matter exceeds the normal reasonable bounds there will be additional charges.
Please note that in circumstances where the financial settlement is not proceeding we will render an account for work completed.
Please note where the price states excluding VAT, then no VAT is payable.
Service | Price |
|
|---|---|---|
Principal Solicitor | £300.00 per hour | Excluding VAT |
Trainee Solicitor | £200.00 per hour | Excluding VAT |
Paralegal | £180.00 per hour | Excluding VAT |
Legal Assistant | £150.00 per hour | Excluding VAT |
*Please note that a fee can be fixed at the time of initial consultation
VAT is currently chargeable at 20%
| Disbursement | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consent Order Court Fee | £58.00 | Excluding VAT |
| Application Court Fee | £255.00 | Excluding VAT |
| Office Copies Entries | £8.00 | Excluding VAT |
| Chaps Fees | £36.00 | Excluding VAT |
| Counsel Fees vary in accordance with the experience of Counsel and length and type of the hearing. | To be advised |
| Key Stage | Timescale |
|---|---|
| Taking Instructions | 0 – 1 week(s) |
| Referring Mediation | 0 – 1 week(s) |
| Financial Disclosure | 3 – 4 week(s) |
| Issuing Application | 6 – 8 week(s) |
| Negotiating Settlement | 4 – 6 week(s) |
| Court Proceeding | 24 – 52 week(s) |
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