There’s no single answer, and any lawyer who gives you a flat number without knowing your situation isn’t being straight with you. Costs depend on whether your matter is agreed or contested, whether children or a business are involved, and how quickly the other side cooperates.
What we can tell you upfront: your first appointment is free, and where appropriate, we offer fixed fee arrangements so you know the number before you commit to anything. Straightforward matters, like an uncontested divorce application or simple consent orders, often cost far less than people expect. Contested property or parenting matters cost more, because there’s more at stake and more work involved in protecting your position.
The biggest cost driver isn’t the lawyer, it’s conflict. The longer two people fight over small things, the more it costs both of you. Our job is to get you a fair outcome without unnecessary conflict driving up your bill.
If you genuinely don’t know what your matter will cost, that’s exactly what the free first appointment is for. Come in, tell us what’s happening, and we’ll give you an honest estimate before you spend a dollar.