Fees & pricing
Clear fees, explained in plain English
Worrying about legal bills shouldn’t be one more thing keeping you up at night. Here’s exactly how we charge, what drives the cost and how we help you keep it down.
How we bill
Four ways to work with us
We’ll recommend the option that fits your situation — and put it in writing before any work begins.
Flat fees
For clearly defined tasks — like an uncontested divorce, a review of a separation agreement or independent legal advice — we quote one fixed price up front.
Best for: predictable, defined work
Retainer + hourly
For matters that are harder to predict, you pay a deposit (a retainer) held in trust. We bill against it in small time increments and send itemized monthly statements.
Best for: negotiation and court matters
Payment plans
Where it helps, we can spread fees over predictable monthly payments. Ask us — we’d rather find a way than see you go without advice.
Best for: budgeting over time
Limited-scope help
Want to handle parts of your case yourself? We can coach you, review documents or prepare one step, and charge only for that piece.
Best for: keeping costs to a minimum
What affects cost
Why two divorces can cost very different amounts
How much you and the other person already agree on
Whether there are children, and how complex the parenting issues are
Property, pensions, businesses or income that need valuing
How quickly documents and financial disclosure come together
Whether the other side is represented, and how they approach things
Whether court becomes necessary
Cost-saving tips
Simple ways to keep your bill down
Organize your documents before meetings — we’ll send a checklist
Group non-urgent questions into one email instead of several
Let our law clerks handle routine tasks at a lower rate
Consider mediation for issues you can talk through
Focus energy on the issues that matter most to you
Ask us anytime where your budget stands — we’ll tell you
Our no-surprises promise
You’ll always know what you’re paying for — before you pay for it
A written estimate before work begins
Itemized monthly statements in plain language
We tell you before you approach your retainer or estimate
No charge for quick questions about your bill
We’ll always discuss less expensive options with you
Request a fee estimate
Get a realistic estimate for your situation
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll send a plain-language estimate within one business day — or call to talk it through.
100% confidential. Please don’t include sensitive details yet — we’ll check for conflicts first.
Questions about cost