Fixed Fees

Fixed Fees

What is a Fixed Fee?

A Fixed Fee is an alternative to the standard hourly rate charges for our legal work. You will pay the fixed fee for each stage of the process and the scope of this work will be agreed in advance. At the outset of your matter you will be provided with an invoice for the Fixed Fee amount with the breakdown of the work agreed which will give you certainty of the work covered and legal costs payable. Fixed fee agreement will usually allow you to manage your legal costs with confidence.

Our agreed fixed fee does not cover the third-party charges e.g. court fees or Barrister’s fees. We charge affordable fixed fees with an option to pay by instalments.

How much does this service cost?

Fixed Fees- Divorce, Annulment and Judicial Separation

Type of matter Fixed Fee Range
Uncontested Divorce From £1200 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT
Contested Divorce Hourly rates apply starting from £200 + VAT
Uncontested Annulment of Marriage From £1200 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT
Contested Annulment of Marriage Hourly rates apply starting from £200 + VAT
Uncontested Judicial Separation From £1200 + VAT to £1,500 + VAT
Contested Judicial Separation Hourly rates apply starting from £200 + VAT
IMPORTANT NOTE  
The above fixed fees may not be applicable to every case and will depend on complexity of your case. The option and availability of fixed fee arrangement will be assessed on case to case basis and discussed with the client at the outset of your instructions.  

Fixed Fees - Financial Settlement

Referral to mediation regarding financial settlement and follow up advice. From £500 + VAT To £800 + VAT
Settlement by consent – Drafting Consent orders and D81 (Statement of information form) From £1500 + VAT To £3000 + VAT depending on complexity of the case
No Agreement reached – Issuing Court Proceedings ( Form A) £600 plus VAT + Court Fee of £255
All work from issuing financial proceedings until First Appointment Hearing.

From £3,000 + VAT To £4,000 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 
Preparation for First Dispute Resolution (FDR) Hearing and carrying out all our work until the First Dispute Resolution (FDR) Hearing.

From £4000 + VAT To £6,000 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 
Preparation for Final Hearing and carrying out all the work until the Final Hearing.

From £6,000 + VAT To £8,000 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 
IMPORTANT NOTE  
The above fixed fees may not be applicable to every case and will depend on complexity of your case. The option and availability of fixed fee arrangement will be assessed on case to case basis and discussed with the client at the outset of your instructions.  

Fixed Fees - Financial Settlement After an Overseas Divorce

Preparing and filing an application for permission to apply for financial settlement after an overseas divorce.

From £800 + VAT To £1,200 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

+ Court Fee
All the work from grant of permission until First Appointment Hearing.  From £3,000 + VAT To £4,000 + VAT
Preparation for First Dispute Resolution (FDR) Hearing and carrying out all the work until First Dispute Resolution (FDR) Hearing.

From £4000 + VAT To £6,000 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 
Preparation for Final Hearing and carrying out all the work until the Final Hearing.

From £6,000 + VAT To £8,000 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 
IMPORTANT NOTE  
The above fixed fees may not be applicable to every case and will depend on complexity of your case. The option and availability of fixed fee arrangement will be assessed on case to case basis and discussed with the client at the outset of your instructions.  

Fixed Fees - Child Arrangements Order

Preparing and filing child arrangement order application (C100 Application)

From £700 + VAT

+ Court Fee £215
All work in preparation for First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment (FHDRA)

From £1200 + VAT To £1500 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 
Fact Finding Hearing (if listed)

from £2,000 + VAT To £3,000 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 
Dispute Resolution Hearing / Early Final Hearing

from £1500 + VAT To £2,000 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 
Preparing for Final Hearing and carrying out all the work until Final Hearing

From £3,000 + VAT To £4,000 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 
IMPORTANT NOTE  
The above fixed fees may not be applicable to every case and will depend on complexity of your case. The option and availability of fixed fee arrangement will be assessed on case to case basis and discussed with the client at the outset of your instructions.  

Fixed Fees - Non-Molestation Order / Occupation Order

Emergency Injunction without notice. Preparing and filing an emergency application without notice to the Respondent and all work in preparation of the court hearing.

From £1000 + VAT To £1,200 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 

Injunction with Notice

All the work until First Hearing date.

 From £1000 + VAT To £1500 + VAT

+ Barrister’s fee

 
Interim Hearing (if listed) From £500 + VAT To £800 + VAT
Fact Finding Hearing (if listed) From £2,000 + VAT To £3,000 + VAT
Preparing for Final Hearing and carrying out all the work until the Final Hearing. From £3,000 + VAT To £5,000 + VAT
IMPORTANT NOTE  
The above fixed fees may not be applicable to every case and will depend on complexity of your case. The option and availability of fixed fee arrangement will be assessed on case to case basis and discussed with the client at the outset of your instructions.  

Disbursements:

We instruct barristers in the majority of our cases involving contested family matters and children proceedings. The professional fees for Counsel’s advice and representation at the Court hearings will heavily depend on your individual matter and these cannot be estimated without further information regarding your case. Upon instructions we will do our best to provide you with number of barristers’ profiles and their quotations so that you can make the right choice.

As part of our service we will:

  • Provide you with a dedicated and experienced solicitor to work on your matter
  • Confirm the cost in writing with the breakdown what is covered by the Fixed fee
  • provide you an invoice from the outset of the matter with the payment details
  • Conduct all the agreed work

Our professional team conducting the work

Ewa Fisher – Solicitor

Ewa is an expert in our Family Team with extensive experience in family matters including: divorce, matrimonial finance and children proceedings. Ewa is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw and she is definitely THE SOLICITOR to approach.

Neelam Patel – Solicitor

Neelam is a family solicitor at FisherWright with particular interest in complex and high net worth divorce and matrimonial finances matters. She has impressive experience in dealing with complex divorce, matrimonial settlements, and all other family matters.

Ikta Bhatia – Solicitor

Ikta is a family solicitor at FisherWright Solicitors with great interest in divorce, children and matrimonial finance proceedings. She is very popular solicitor within our Team.

Sana Baig – Solicitor

Sana is a family solicitor at FisherWright Solicitors with great experience in divorce and matrimonial finance proceedings, including high net worth cases and domestic abuse matters. She is appreciated by our clients for her outstanding commitment and excellent client care.

Lewis Roberts – Solicitor

Lewis is a dedicated associate solicitor in our Family Department at FisherWright. His expertise in family law, combined with a client-centric approach, has quickly established him as a key asset to our team. Known for his in-depth knowledge and commitment to excellence, Lewis effectively navigates complex family law matters, earning high regard from both clients and colleagues.