These rates only apply to limited scope representation, where attorney helps client handle the case on his or her own; when attorney is not retained for full representation. All cases are not appropriate for limited scope representation. These rates do NOT apply to full representation matters.
Draft Complaint/Petition……………………………………………………………..starts at $750.00
Starts at $750.00 for one (1) child
Starts at $75.00 for each additional child (if a separate complaint/petition is required for each additional child then it will be $375.00 for each additional complaint/petition assuming it is still the same case)
- Child Custody
- Visitation
- Child Support
Other Associated Forms (If with complaint/petition) – for first child, $85.00 each additional child
- UCCJEA ……………………………………………………………………………………………….……….(w/complaint)$25.00
- Civil Soldiers Relief Act ………………………………………………………………………………………………………$85.00
- Affidavit in Support of Waiver of Fees ……………………………………………………………………………….$85.00
- Non-Disclosure Addendum ……………………………………………………………………………………………….$85.00
- Child Support Guidelines Worksheet …………………………………………………………………starts at $675.00
Agreed Order (includes sending to other party for signature)..…………………………………..starts at $1,500.00
Respond to Complaint (Answer)………………………………………………………………………………….starts at $750.00
Answer to Cross-Complaint…………………….…………………………………………………………………..starts at $450.00
Answer with Cross-Complaint……………………………………………………………starts at $750.00 for one (1) child
Discovery Drafting to Opposing Party …………………………………………………………………………….starts at $750.00
- Request for Admissions …………………………………………………………………………………..……..starts at $575.00
- Interrogatories ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..starts at $675.00
- Request for Production of Documents …………………………………………………………………..starts at $300.00
Respond to Discovery ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..starts at $750.00
- Request for Admissions
- Interrogatories
- Request for Production of Documents
Coaching Session ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………starts at $675.00
Advance Scheduling Required
-$675.00 for the first hour (includes preparation for meeting and basic review of documents before meeting)
-$225.00 for each additional hour (same day only; billed in 10 minute increments)
- Trial Strategy Assistance
- Preparation for Trial/Negotiations
- Procedural Guidance
Review of Correspondence received from Court or Opposing Party ……………………….………starts at $375.00
(Written guidance only)
Correspondence to Court………………………………………………………………………………………………..starts at $375.00
(Assist with drafting a response to court for you to file with court-Not a Motion or Court filing)
Correspondence to Opposing Counsel……………………………………………………………………………starts at $375.00
Factual Investigations (contact and interview witnesses, public record searches)………..…starts at $375.00
Legal Research and Analysis……………………………………………………………………………………………starts at $225/hr
(Five (5) hour minimum upfront deposit for time)
Case evaluation and general guidance regarding your legal rights in your case……………….starts at $375.00
(30 minute phone case evaluation with attorney
(If you would like something more indepth, please see coaching session above)
Trial Exhibit Binder Preparation ……………………………………………………starts at $225.00/hr (5 hour minimum)
*Includes binder supplies, preparation of trial evidence binders, black and white copies – up to 3 binders (color copies are additional), if your binder will exceed 50 pages per binder, there will be additional cost of, $1.50 per page for each binder)
(Five (5) hour minimum upfront deposit for attorney, paralegal and other staff time)
Court Appearance (Motions Hearing) …………………………………………………………………………….starts at $1,500.00