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.
Statement / Position Statement / Skeleton Argument
Do you require assistance drafting a Statement, Position Statement or Skeleton Argument?
If so, we can help you put your argument on paper, so it is effective and as persuasive as possible in the circumstances. We will provide you with a Fixed Fee for each document you require.
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 + vat
Application Forms
Assistance with Applications plus individual case consultation (by telephone/email) (Fixed Fee)
Application forms are not always straightforward and can be confusing. If you have queries and/or would like to spend time going through these forms over the phone, please call us to make an appointment. We will also talk through your case and the options available to you.
From £58 + vat
Paperwork
Assistance drafting a Position Statement or Statement or Skeleton Argument
We will assist you drafting paperwork such as Statements, Position Statements and Skeleton Arguments for your hearings. Make sure your argument is set out effectively before filing and serving documents.
From £58 + vat
Children cases - Hearings
First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment (FHDRA) (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£277 + vat
Dispute Resolution Appointment (DRA) (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£277 + vat
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, Submissions / Examination Questions / Evidence-in-Chief, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£554 + vat
Without Notice (Ex-Parte) (Fixed Fee)
Includes our attendance at Court, assistance with Application, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court.
£335 + vat
Non-Molestation Order / Occupation Order - Hearings
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) 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 + vat
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 + vat
Fact-Finding - Hearings
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, Scott Schedule / Submissions / Examination Questions / Evidence-in-Chief, reasonable telephone/email support, note-taking in Court and negotiating with other Parties.
£554 + vat
Financial Orders - Hearings
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.
£495 + vat
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.
£535 + vat
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.
£695 + vat
Appeals - Hearings
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.
From £895 + vat
All payments are to Family Law Decisions Limited.
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