How Much Will My Divorce Cost?

Family Law matters can have tremendous effects on you and your kids’ lives. Here’s what to expect.

Predicting the exact cost of a divorce without any prior information is nearly impossible.

Each case requires a different amount of work and time to represent properly. A divorce with a five-day trial and expert witnesses is different from a client seeking a custody modification. Even those can become complex.

Simply put, there is no such thing as a one-price that fits all divorce. However, we’d like to offer some insight into what you can expect when working with us.

Here’s how it works at Virginia Family Law Center.

Consultations

We charge a $200 fee for a one-hour consultation for contested family law matters such as divorce, child support, custody, and visitation.

Come prepared to discuss your case and goals, and bring any relevant documents, information, or evidence pertinent to understanding your situation. Our attorneys will walk you through the steps to get started, outline potential strategies, and discuss the case’s strengths and weaknesses.

We encourage you to ask questions, and if you are unsure of what to ask, consider reading this blog post to help you prepare for a consultation.

Retainers

During your consultation, our attorneys will inform you of a necessary retainer to get started on your case. Your retainer fee is based on the type of case (i.e., contested divorce, child support modification, child custody modification, etc.), your goals, and the estimated time and work needed to represent you properly.

After signing a legal services agreement and providing the retainer, our team will begin working on your case. At the end of each month, you are provided with an itemized report of the work done on your case. You are expected to maintain a minimum retainer balance for representation to continue.

Hourly Billing & Who Works On My Case?

Our staff’s hourly rates range from $190 for paralegals to $300 for associate attorneys and $400-plus for our partners.

To help save clients’ money and maximize your retainer, you can expect all members of our staff to assist in your case, depending on the required task.  For example, legal assistants and paralegals deal with day-to-day case management, prepare legal documents, file at the courthouse, etc.

For all legal aspects that require a lawyer, you can expect our associate attorneys and partners to oversee the case strategy, provide legal advice, negotiate with opposing counsels, enforce court orders, assist during emergencies, and represent you in court or mediation.

Virginia Family Lawyers

Virginia Family Law Center has served the Northern Virginia region’s Family Law needs for over two decades. Our experienced team of trial lawyers has more than 30 years of Family Law experience and represents families’ rights in Fairfax, Manassas, Prince William, Ashburn, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria, Woodbridge, and Fredericksburg-Stafford, Virginia.

To schedule a consultation, please visit – https://virginiafamilylawcenter.cliogrow.com/book.