At Greenwich Solicitors, we understand that family matters such as divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements can be emotionally and financially stressful. We are committed to offering transparent pricing so you know exactly what to expect from the outset.
Initial Consultation
- ⇢ Fixed-fee consultation: £100 + VAT (up to 1 hour)
This includes reviewing your circumstances and providing clear advice on your options and next steps.
Divorce Proceedings
- ⇢ Uncontested divorce (petitioner): £1,100 + VAT plus court fee (£612)
- ⇢ Uncontested divorce (respondent): £900 + VAT
- ⇢ Contested divorce: quoted individually, usually £2,500 – £5,000 + VAT depending on complexity
Financial Settlements
- ⇢ Financial Remedy Consent Order (where agreement already reached): £1,500 – £2,500 + VAT plus court fee (£58)
- ⇢ Negotiated financial settlement: £3,000 – £6,000 + VAT (depending on disclosure and complexity)
- ⇢ Contested financial proceedings: from £6,000 + VAT plus court fee (£275); total fees may be higher if a final hearing is required
Children Matters
- ⇢ Child arrangements order (uncontested): £1,500 – £2,500 + VAT plus court fee (£255)
- ⇢ Contested child arrangements (residence/contact/maintenance): £3,000 – £7,500 + VAT depending on length of proceedings
- ⇢ Specific issue or prohibited steps orders: from £2,000 + VAT plus court fee (£255)
Protective Orders (Domestic Abuse)
- ⇢ Non-molestation or occupation order applications: £5,500 – £5,000 + VAT depending on urgency and whether contested
Hourly Rates
For complex or contested cases, fees are charged on a time-cost basis:
- ⇢ Solicitors: £200 – £300 + VAT per hour
- ⇢ Paralegals: £150 + VAT per hour
We will always provide an estimate at the outset and keep you updated on costs throughout.
Disbursements
In addition to our fees, you may need to pay:
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- ⇢ Court fees (divorce petition: £612; child application: £255; financial order: £58/£275)
- ⇢ Barrister’s fees for representation at hearings: usually £750 – £2,500 + VAT per day, depending on seniority
- ⇢ Expert reports (e.g. property or pension valuations): variable depending on expert instructed
Timescales
- ⇢ Uncontested divorce: usually 6–9 months, depending on court processing times
- ⇢ Financial settlements: 3–12 months, depending on complexity and whether contested
- ⇢ Children proceedings: 3–12 months, depending on the issues and the number of hearings required
- ⇢ Protective orders: urgent applications can often be made within days
Important Notes
- ⇢ The above fees apply to straightforward cases. Where your case is particularly complex or involves urgent/emergency work, we will provide a bespoke quote.
- ⇢ We may be able to agree staged or fixed fees for certain matters to provide greater certainty.
Contact us to discuss your family law matter and receive a personalised cost estimate.
