We believe in openness, honesty and transparency in legal fees.  We understand that hiring a lawyer can be a huge expense and not knowing what your total costs will be can be extremely nerve-wracking.

You need to be able to plan your life, and in order to do that, you need to know what your legal fees will be.  

We are happy to offer many of our services on a flat-fee basis - then you will never have to worry about being charged for each call or email and you should feel comfortable spending as much time as you need with us to completely understand all of your rights, obligations and options.

FAMILY LAW

Our Flat Fees

Initial consultation (no retainer obligation)
   $300-$790

Uncontested Divorce                                                 
   $2,000.00

Adoption (step-parent or de facto)

$2,000.00

$300-790

INITIAL CONSULTATION (NO RETAINER OBLIGATION)

If you simply want to obtain information regarding your situation, to either enable you to negotiate and/or discuss matters with your spouse, or make decisions about your and your family's future, we offer a one-time initial consultation.  Some clients also use this consultation as a method of seeking a second opinion regarding the conduct of an on-going legal matter, or to "interview" different lawyers before choosing who to retain.  At this consultation you can expect:

• A discussion and review of the specific facts of your situation and family

• Analyzing the various laws that may apply to you, typically including those relating to child and spousal support, division of property (both held jointly by you and your spouse, or by one of you alone), how pensions are dealt with, and issues regarding your children (if applicable)

• Assisting you to determine your next steps

Following the consult many clients feel more secure regarding their relationship and knowing what rights they do/don't have; many clients take the information they have learned and engage in negotiations directly with their spouses; and many clients take some time to digest what they have learned, before eventually retaining us to assist them in either preparing a contested/uncontested agreement, or in certain circumstances, engaging in necessary litigation.

$2,000

Uncontested divorce

If you and the other party have come to an agreement about the terms of your divorce, you may be able to obtain an uncontested divorce if the following apply:

• There are no complex issues relating to property division (transferring real estate, transferring shares, etc.)

• You understand that your divorce will not be finalized until at least one year after your separation

• You do not want to set out a complex parenting schedule or arrangement

• Your agreed upon, or suggested child support arrangement is in line with the Child Support Guidelines

The uncontested divorce includes:

• Preparing, executing and filing the Petition for Divorce

• Serving the Petition for Divorce on the other party*

• Preparing, executing and filing most Final Orders, if all terms are agreed upon, if necessary

• Finalizing the divorce

• All legal fees, disbursements and taxes