Our Fees
Effective affordable support for parents going through the family courts.
Fixed Fees
Fixed fees (total you pay & inclusive of our travel costs) for our assistance at court hearings plus related support. Additional travel costs may be applicable for some locations.
You do not have to worry about 'general Retainers'.
Reasonable email and telephone support is 'included' within the Fixed Fee quoted. We do not put you on a timer and charge for individual calls or emails.
If your case takes longer than expected on the day of your hearing as regularly occurs, our Fixed Fee is still applicable; meaning you are not hit with extra costs for our additional time on the day.
The Fixed Fee quotes ensure you know the total cost at each stage for our assistance, no surprises with additional costs from us.
Travel Costs
Travel Costs & travelling time for journeys up to an hour are 'included' in the Fixed Fee quoted.
If the journey is over an hour, then there maybe additional travel costs of £30 per hour. You will be informed soonest if applicable.
Children matters
Here are the usual Fixed Fees for most Children Act matters, the vast majority of our Fixed Fees are at these costs.
If your case is particularly complex and/or there is a relatively large amount of reading, then there may be additional costs but you will be fully consulted in advance and your agreement sought.
Our Pricing
Hourly Rate
Outside of Fixed Fees, our hourly rate is:
£58
Assistance with Applications plus information (by telephone/email) (Fixed Fee)
£77
Children cases
First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment (FHDRA) (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, assistance with drafting a Position Statement, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£335
Dispute Resolution Appointment (DRA) (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, assistance with drafting a Position Statement, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£335
Final Hearing - One Day (Fixed Fee)
This is the cost for One Day in Court. Half-Days are at a lower cost. Multi Day Final Hearings attract a discount after the first day.
Includes our attendance at Court, assistance drafting a Position Statement / Submissions / Examination Questions / Evidence-in-Chief, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£635
Without Notice (Ex-Parte) (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, assistance with Application, Position Statement, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court.
£395
Non-Molestation Order / Occupation Order
The results of these hearings can have an important bearing on the success of subsequent children hearings as well as the immediate issues, so it is important to deal with these as effectively as possible.
Without Notice (Ex-Parte) Non-attendance (Fixed Fee)
Assistance with Application and drafting Statement plus reasonable telephone/email support (attendance at Court is not included).
£232
Without Notice (Ex-Parte) Hearing (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, assistance with Application and drafting a Statement, reasonable telephone/email support, plus note-taking in Court.
£425
On Notice Return Hearing (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and assistance negotiating with other Parties.
£335
Fact-Finding Hearing
This is the cost for One Day in Court. Half-Days are at a lower cost. Multi Day Fact-Finding Hearings attract a discount after the first day.
Includes our attendance at Court, assistance drafting a Position Statement / Scott Schedule / Submissions / Examination Questions / Evidence-in-Chief, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£685
Financial Orders
These are the Fixed Fees regarding Financial Orders and Remedies in relatively straightforward cases. The majority of our Fixed Fee work is at these costs.
If your case is particularly complex and/or there is a relatively large amount of reading, then there may be additional costs but you will be fully consulted in advance and your agreement sought.
First Appointment (FA) (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, assistance with Statement of Issues / Chronology / Questionnaire, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£565
Financial Dispute Resolution Appointment (FDR) (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, assistance with Statement of Issues / Chronology / Questionnaire, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£635
Final Hearing (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, assistance with Open Statement / Costs Statement / Examination Questions, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£835
Appeals
Includes our attendance at the Appeal Court for a Permission to Appeal Hearing, assistance with Appellant's Notice, Respondent's Notice, Grounds of Appeal, Skeleton Argument, reasonable telephone/email support & note-taking in Court.
£1,195
All payments are to Family Law Decisions Limited.
Fax Number - 0207 785 9535