Keeping Legal Fees Down

As discussed in the Family Mediation Section of this site, sharing the cost of one lawyer in a mediation is a good way to keep fees down, as family lawyers charge by the time that is spent on your case.

We have hourly rates which are discussed with you when you book a mediation for yourself and your spouse, or an initial consultation for yourself once you decide you wish to get some advice.

If you come in for an initial consultation for individual advice, I am not able to act as a mediator on your case, as neutrality is compromised. If you wish me to be your individual advocate, conversely, I cannot see you with your spouse, as in that context, I am your lawyer, and not impartial.

We strive to be explicit about what fees, out-of-pocket expenses, and taxes you can expect to be charged, and encourage our clients to ask about fees at any point. You will be told what you can do to help keep your fees reasonable in your case.