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CHILDREN FEES

Fixed Child Arrangements fee 

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To act on either party’s behalf, to include representation at the First Hearing only (locally) ,we offer a fixed fee of £4,200 including VAT. 

In addition, you may need to pay the Disbursement of a Court fee of £255 ( No VAT) and travel expenses at £0.54 p per mile.

 

 A. What our fixed fee includes?

  1. Steps 2-4 as follows:

  • 2. The Applicant’s solicitor sends the C100 AND C1A (if applicable) to the Court for filing.

  • ​3. The Court serves a Notice of Proceedings to both the Applicant and the Respondent for the First Appointment.

  • ​4.First Appointment which is your first court hearing. If no agreement can be reached at the hearing the Court will set directions’ which is essentially a to do list for the parties in readiness for the next hearing.​

B. What our fixed fee does not include?

  • Steps 5-6 as follows:

  • 5.The Court sets a date for the Dispute Resolution Appointment.

  • If an agreement is not reached, the Court will set a date for the Final Hearing and more directions.

  • The DISPUTE RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT hearing is where the Court will try to assist parties to reach an agreement if one has not been reached by negotiation following the completion of the directions. Most cases are settled at this hearing.

  • 6. Final Hearing where a Final Order will be made.

  • The FINAL HEARING is where the Court will listen to oral evidence from both parties and assess all the evidence before them.

  • The Court will then make a Final Order which will decide the arrangements for the child/children and give the reasons for this decision.

  • Disbursements where the Court fee that will need to be paid of £255 if you are the Applicant (reductions or remissions may be available depending on income).

  • Counsel fees, if required.

  • Resolving any issues in relation to a divorce or finance

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Our fees for these steps will be discussed with you as your matter progresses. It will be on a time-based fee according to the fee-  earner instructed.

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