Family Charges

TROJAN SOLICITOR’S FEES

FAMILY LAW CHARGES

Initial stage included?

Initial instructions; gathering of information; consideration of documents; providing advice; preparing applications in the family courts, drafting witness statement; submitting the application; and/or advising the client on timelines and the outcome of their application; and/or instructing counsel, experts, interpreters, translators (where applicable). 

FAMILY CASE TIMELINE

The length of your case, from receiving initial instructions to getting a final resolution, varies depending on the stage at which your case is resolved. If a settlement is reached through mediation, it is expected to take approximately 3-8 weeks. However, if your claim proceeds to a final hearing, the timeframe is likely to be around 6-9 months, depending on when the Tribunal schedules the hearing.

Please note that these timeframes are approximate, and we will be able to provide a more accurate estimate, as we gather more information and progress with the matter. If any unforeseen complexities arise, Trojan Solicitors will keep you informed and provide a revised estimate time.

DISBURSEMENTS

Disbursements are additional costs involved in your matter, payable to 3rd parties, such as court fees, Council/Barrister’s, Expert’s fees, and Post or courier charges. Such as the following: ​

  • Barristers’ fees are generally estimated between £1,000 to £2,500 per day (plus VAT), depending on the level of experience of the council, for providing representation at a Tribunal Hearing. For complex cases it may be advisable to instruct a more senior barrister and their fees will be higher.

  • Ancillary disbursements such as courier and postage charges, etc.

  • The expert fee is dependent upon the type of report and can be in the range of £800 – £2000 VAT exclusive.

  • Other unexpected costs. Fee Range can be varied or can be given for these costs after knowing what is required at a particulate matter stage of the proceedings.

Basic Hourly rates below: Lawyer experience & qualification

(Family Matter VAT is charged @20%)

Hourly rates vary according to the experience of the professional dealing with cases. We also consider the complexity, urgency, and value of the matter.

  • Solicitors with over 8 years’ experience:  £500 + VAT

  • Solicitors with over 4 years’ experience:  £350 + VAT

  • Solicitors with less than 4 years’ experience:  £300 + VAT

  • Trainee solicitors/caseworkers/paralegals & fee earners:  £195 + VAT

Solicitor Court Representation Charges

(VAT is charged @20%)

If we are instructed to attend a family court hearing, then there will be an additional charge as given below. This includes our travel costs:

  • Solicitors with over 8 years’ experience:  £1,500 – 2,000 per day + VAT.

  • Solicitors with over 4 years’ experience: £1,000-1,500 per day + VAT.

  • Solicitors with less than 4 years’ experience: £300-1000 per day + VAT.

Dear Client,

CORONAVIRUS ALERT! TROJAN SOLICITORS

The safety of clients and colleagues is our main priority!

In view of the current situation relating to coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to help to protect the health of ALL our clients and solicitors, as a result our office is currently closed until further notice.

However, we would like to reassure you that we are still fully available to assist existing and new clients by telephone, email and video conference. Our legal team are following government guidance and are now working remotely from home and you can contact them directly via telephone or e-mail.

Please stay home and stay well!

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