Divorce - Solicitor Fees

mr_mister_2

Does anyone know the average cost of solicitor fees for a divorce is. Its gonna be a standard divorce with no complications. 2 young children are also involved.
Thanks

dwsjarcmcd

Depends on whether you agree a financial settlement. My (expensive) experience shows that when your wife sees a solicitor, they can fill their head with unrealistc expectations of finance. Eventually went to a mediation meeting where we agreed a settlement. My solicitor cost £175 p.h and I got to pay for my ex-wifes (although strictly speaking I didn't have to, but as the salary earner, I felt a duty). Total bill was about £10k, and it was reasonably amicable. Sorry!

mr_mister_2

So you are saying you need at least £10K minimum for both parties?

Rikki

Mine was non-amicable divorce that dragged on for a long while. It cost me in excess of £8,000 just for me. Worth every penny. I dread to think what ex paid.

dwsjarcmcd

mr_mister
No, it was £10K total.

bluezone

I went to get advice and was told it would be approx £5,000 - and it would be for an amicable split with no children. The best thing to do is make an appointment with a solicitor and see what they say.

Noozan

When my DH divorced, his solicitors bill was just under £2500 for an "amicable" split, with one child involved. It should have been more but there was some sort of restriction or ceiling on what they were allowed to charge ( I think it had something to do with being audited at Court) Ex paid her own bill.

Crazy_C

Oh my god that has scared the life out of me, Im just recently seperated from my husband and contemplating divorce, but may think twice about it now

Becles

If it's an amicable divorce and you are both in agreement with the reason for divorce, spilt of assets, care of children etc., you can DIY.

All it costs is the standard court fees, plus a bit of time to fill in all the forms etc. If you need help filling in the forms, the court office staff will help, but they can't offer any advice on the points mentioned above.

I did that and it was much cheaper than getting solicitors involved.

Sarahsaver

do you get legal aid? Divorce is just the end of a marriage, not a financial settlement (ancilliary relief) or child residence order. These are all separate issues.
Due to legal aid, mine was free. You get it if your income is below a certain level, and you can even be a complete s*** like my ex and give up your 20k a year job on purpose just so you can get legal aid! :rolleyes:

Rikki

Legal aid isn't free.
You solicitors costs are at a reduced rate. You pay back the costs out os you settlement figure or a charge can be put on your house which you pay back on the sale of your house.