Fees Family Solicitors in Lancaster and Preston
Our family solicitors in Preston and Lancaster always want you to know what you will be expecting to pay up-front. Where this is not possible, we will provide you with an estimate, and keep you up-to-date about our fees as your matter progresses. You can find the fixed fees that we offer, below, or if your matter is not listed, you can request your free estimate of fees, here.
If you are unable to attend our offices, home visits are available, by appointment.
We can tailor any of the packages to your matter.
First Consultation for General Advice and Information
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First Consultation/Appointment for general advice and information 30 minute initial appointment - Covers all areas of family law Fee is payable before the appointment starts (either over the 'phone, or in person at the office up to 10 minutes before the appointment start time) If you wish to discuss your matter for more than 30 minutes, our fees will be increased by £25.00 plus VAT per every 10 minutes thereafter, and these must be paid on the day |
£75.00 + VAT |
Divorce/Civil Partnership Dissolution/Judicial Separation/Nullity
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Petitioner (Undefended proceedings) - Completion of Documents only 30 minute initial appointment Divorce information is provided to client Drafting the divorce petition Assessing your circumstances for eligibility with Help with Fees (Court petition fee) Does not include any advice in relation to children or finances Court fee payable directly to the Court of £550.00 (unless you qualify for Help with Fees) |
£175.00 + VAT |
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Petitioner (Undefended proceedings) - Full Divorce Process 30 minute initial appointment Advice and guidance throughout the whole divorce process, including completion of the petition and supporting documents, issuing the petition, applying for Decree Nisi and finalising the divorce by obtaining Decree Absolute Does not include any advice in relation to children or finances Court fee of £550.00 (unless you qualify for Help with Fees) |
£495.00 + VAT |
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Respondent (Undefended proceedings) - Completion of Acknowledgement of Service only 30 minute initial appointment Explaining the divorce petition Completion of Acknowledgement of Service Initial advice about the process Providing client with the Acknowledgement of Service for submission to the Court Does not include any advice in relation to children or finances |
£175.00 + VAT |
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Respondent (Undefended proceedings) - Full Divorce Process 30 minute initial appointment Explaining the Divorce Petition Completion of the Acknowledgement of Service General advice about the divorce procedure Receiving documents from the Court throughout the full process and sending these onto client with advice and information Does not include any advice in relation to children or finances |
£395.00 + VAT |
Financial Matters
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Consent Order - Agreed settlement, without assets 30 minute initial appointment Drafting a Clean Break Consent Order Preparing Statement of Information form (financial summary form) Sending the completed documents to the Court Same fee applies where the Consent Order has been prepared by the other party’s solicitor Court fee of £50.00 |
£495.00 + VAT |
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Consent Order - Agreed settlement, with assets 30 minute initial appointment Drafting the Consent Order following an agreed settlement reached at mediation of privately between the parties Preparation of the Statement of Information form Preparation of the Pension Sharing Annex (where required) Sending the completed documents to the Court Same fee applies where the Consent Order has been prepared by the other party’s solicitor Court fee of £50.00 |
£600.00 + VAT |
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Consent Order – Negotiating and finalising full settlement (without Court proceedings) Taking full instructions from client Obtaining full financial disclosure from client and sending to the other party Obtaining full financial disclosure from the other party Considering the disclosure received, and providing advice on the same Discussing proposals for settlement Negotiations to reach settlement on behalf of the client Drafting the final Consent Order Preparation of Statement of Information form Preparation of the Pension Sharing Annex (where required) Same fee applies where the Consent Order is prepared by the other party's solicitors Court fee of £50.00 |
Fixed fees can be considered on a case-by-case basis, but will normally be charged at fee earner’s hourly rates |
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Financial Proceedings Taking full instructions from client and explaining the procedure Completion of the Application for a Financial Order / explaining the Application if issued by the other party Completing Form E (financial statement) Consideration of the other party’s Form E, and discussions with client Preparing Questionnaire, Statement of Issues, Chronology and any other documents needed for the First Directions Appointment (“FDA”) Consideration of the documents prepared by the other party for the FDA Preparation for and attendance at the FDA Preparation of a response to the Questionnaire of the other party and consideration of the other party’s response Consideration of open offer of settlement to be made to the other party and advising on any open offers received Preparation of Schedule of Assets and Liabilities and agreeing these with the other party Preparation of all other documents required for the Financial Dispute Resolution hearing (“FDR”) Preparation for and attendance at the FDR If settlement is not reached, preparation for the Final Hearing When settlement is reached by agreement or by decision of the Court, drafting the Consent Order and Pension Sharing Annex (where required) or consideration of the same if prepared by the other party Court fee of £255.00 |
Fixed fees can be Considered on a case-by-case basis, but will normally be charged at fee earner’s hourly rates |
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Deed of Separation - Agreed Terms 30 minute initial appointment Drafting the Deed of Separation based on the terms agreed at Mediation or privately between the parties Arranging for signature of the final Deed This fee does not include any negotiation in order to reach the terms of agreement, but can be provided and will be charged at the hourly rate of the fee earner |
£500.00 + VAT |
Children Matters
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Applicant in Children Proceedings - Completion of Forms only 30 minute initial appointment Provision of advice and information about the application process and explanatory leaflet provided Advice on referral to mediation Guidance with completion of forms This is useful for people who wish to make an application to the Court themselves, but wish to have some guidance and advice about the process and the initial steps Mediation fee of £36.00 |
£250.00 + VAT |
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Applicant in Children Proceedings 30 minute initial appointment Advice about the process and provision of Information leaflets Completion of application form Assessing your circumstances for eligibility with Help with Fees (Court petition fee) Lodging the necessary documents at the Court to get the application process underway Court fee of £215.00 |
£350.00 + VAT |
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Respondent in Children Proceedings 30 minute initial appointment Advice about the process and provision of information leaflet Consideration of application and advising on the same Completion of the Acknowledgement document |
£250.00 + VAT |
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Court representation - First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment (“FHDRA”) – Applicant or Respondent Consideration of any paperwork (up to 50 pages) Attendance at Court - up to 2.5 hours Drafting / consideration of the Order Any consideration of paperwork beyond 50 pages or attendance at Court above 2.5 hours will be agreed for an additional fixed fee, or charged at the fee earner's hourly rate |
£500.00 + VAT |
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Court representation - Directions Hearing or Dispute Resolution Appointment (“DRA”) – Applicant or Respondent Consideration of any paperwork Attendance at Court - up to 2.5 hours Drafting / consideration of the Order Any attendance at Court above 2.5 hours will be agreed for an additional fixed fee, or charged at the fee earner's hourly rate Note All preparation between hearings will be charged at the fee earner’s hourly rate Preparation of instructions to a barrister for a Finding of Fact or Final hearing will be charged at an additional fixed fee or charged on the fee earner’s hourly rate |
£600.00 + VAT |
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Parental Responsibility Agreement 30 minute initial appointment Preparing the Parental Responsibility Agreement Advising and assisting with the completion and registration of the document |
£150.00 + VAT |
Non-Molestation Orders
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Non-Molestation Order (Applicant) Taking full instructions from client and explaining the procedure Preparation of the application, supporting statement and draft Order Lodging the application with the Court Serving the Respondent (the fee charged by the process server is in addition to our fees) Preparation for and attendance at the first hearing |
£700.00 + VAT |
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Non-Molestation Order (Applicant) (continued) Preparation for and attendance at any further directions hearings All other preparation, including instructing a Barrister to represent at the final hearing will be charged at an agreed additional fixed fee, or at the fee earner’s hourly rate |
£400.00 + VAT |
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Non-Molestation Order (Respondent) Taking full instructions from client and explaining the procedure Preparation for and attendance at the first hearing |
£500.00 + VAT |
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Non-Molestation Order (Respondent) (continued) Preparation for and attendance at any further directions hearings All other preparation, including instructing a Barrister to represent at the final hearing will be charged at an agreed additional fixed fee, or at the fee earner’s hourly rate |
£400.00 + VAT |
Cohabitation and Prenuptial Agreements
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Prenuptial / Post-nuptial Agreement - Agreed Terms 30 minute initial appointment Preparation of the Agreement Arranging signature of the Agreement |
£1,500.00 + VAT |
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Cohabitation Agreement - Agreed Terms 30 minute initial appointment Preparation of the Agreement Arranging signature of the Agreement |
£1,500.00 + VAT |
Change of Name Deeds
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Change of Name Deed (Adult) 30 minute initial appointment Preparation of the Deed Arranging signature of the Agreement Handing client the original document plus five certified copies |
£100.00 + VAT |
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Change of Name Deed (Child) 30 minute initial appointment Preparation of the Deed Preparation of the form of consent for signature by the other parent / preparation of statement as to why such consent is not sought Arranging signature of the Agreement Handing client the original document plus five certified copies |
£150.00 + VAT |
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