My fees
Apart from the extent of qualifications, experience and no “rights of audience”, the difference between myself and a solicitor is the cost of the proceedings. Solicitors have expensive overheads and even to instruct them on a fairly straightforward matter can cost several hundred pounds or several thousand if contested court proceedings are necessary. A solicitor will often advise you at an early stage in your proceedings that your prospects of success are only 50/50 or sometimes less. As I work from home, I can usually achieve the same outcome as many solicitors, even for contested court proceedings, for less than £1,000.
I offer a free initial 15-minute telephone conversation to see if I can help you. Then I have two types of fee structures depending on the services you require.
Fixed Fees:
These fees are usually based on more straightforward requirements where most items have been agreed with your ex-partner and you just need help to collate the required paperwork.
Hourly Rates:
Other work is charged for at an hourly rate and I will request an upfront payment, calculated according to the extent of work required, prior to commencement of work.
Fixed Fees
- Straightforward divorce (not including court fees, which are payable separately) – includes preparation of all paperwork from divorce petition to decree absolute: £100;
- Divorce where respondent won’t accept/acknowledge the proceedings: £150;
- Prepare a Consent Order (for an agreed financial divorce settlement) and supporting paperwork £100 to £400 depending upon complexity;
- Prepare a separation agreement for a financial settlement: £100 to £400 depending upon complexity;
- Prepare a Will: £50 – £150;
- Prepare a standard child arrangements application form, with case summary for court: £100;
- Prepare a complex child arrangements application form (containing allegations of risk of harm), with case summary for court: £150.
Fixed Fees
- Telephone attendances and correspondence/drafting: £40 per hour
- Legal research: £40 per hour
- Court preparation and attendance: £40 per hour
- Travel time: £40 per hour
- Petrol/parking as appropriate
- Photocopying charges as appropriate
No VAT is payable on my fees
Client Testimonials
“Samantha was a great help and got my consent order documents in order meticulously and worked very hard to get everything done. Highly recommended.”