Our Fees
At Otten Penna we recognise that the breakdown of a relationship can be
a very difficult and confusing time. We are committed to making the whole
process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Our family team are
highly experienced in all types of family disputes, offering a sympathetic yet
determined approach to each individual case.
Our specialist team are members of Resolution, Law Society Children Panel
and The Law Society’s Family Law panel. Our team have experience in all
aspects of Family Law: Divorce and Civil Partnership dissolution, Financial
Settlements, Children disputes on behalf of parents and other family members,
Domestic Abuse situations and Cohabitation disputes. Whatever your family
issue one of our specialist team will be able to help and assist you throughout
the whole process.
Our Fees
At Otten Penna we recognise that the breakdown of a relationship can be a very difficult and confusing time. We are committed to making the whole process as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Our family team are highly experienced in all types of family disputes, offering a sympathetic yet determined approach to each individual case.
Our specialist team are members of Resolution, Law Society Children Panel and The Law Society’s Family Law panel. Our team have experience in all aspects of Family Law: Divorce and Civil Partnership dissolution, Financial Settlements, Children disputes on behalf of parents and other family members, Domestic Abuse situations and Cohabitation disputes. Whatever your family issue one of our specialist team will be able to help and assist you throughout the whole process.
FIXED FEES*
Our fixed fees set the price for certain pieces of work. We agree the plan of work to be undertaken with you so you can be sure what steps we will take on your behalf and what this will cost you. This can provide a cost effective solution to help keep the financial stress to a minimum.
*Available on certain services.
If things change
lf circumstances change or unforeseen situations arise that will change the work to be undertaken we will discuss such changes with you and agree any appropriate amendment to the fixed fees. Our clients are therefore able to control the amount of the costs as they decide what work they wish us to undertake.
To discuss your case and the fees applicable please contact us on 0161 945 1431 or complete the on line enquiry form.
Fixed Fees for Children Act Cases
| COST | |
| To issue an application for contact/residence on C100 | £250 (PLUS VAT & COURT FEES) |
| To check C100 prepared by client | £125 (PLUS VAT) |
| PR agreement – drafting only | £125 (PLUS VAT) |
| Fixed Fee Paralegal appointment (starting price) | £125 (PLUS VAT) |
| Fixed Fee Solicitor appointment (starting price) | £150 (PLUS VAT) |
| FDHRA hearing | £350 (PLUS VAT & TRAVEL) |
| Change of name deed | £100 (PLUS VAT) |
| C1A, C2, C1 These include the issue and service of the papers by post. |
£225 (PLUS VAT & COURT FEES) |
The above fees do not include work in between hearings – these costs will be discussed when we know what the case involves ie, CAFCASS, statements, other issues.
Fixed fees for Family
| COST | |
| Fixed price divorce or Civil Partnership Dissolution | £510 (PLUS VAT & COURT FEES) |
|
Partner has commenced divorce or Civil partnership proceeding and you have received a petition
|
£300 (PLUS VAT) |
Fixed Fees for Financial Cases
We offer a fixed fee appointment with one of our specialist solicitors for £150.00 plus VAT. This enables our clients to be provided with information regarding the process, Court proceedings and other options available such as mediation.
lf Court proceedings are necessary then our fixed fees offer cost effective solutions:-
| COST | |
| To issue an application to the Court for Ancillary Relief to enable the marital assets to be divided | £300 (EXCLUDING VAT AND COURT FEE) |
| To prepare the Form E in advance of the first hearing, prepare the standard documents and representation at the hearing |
£1250 (PLUS VAT) |
| Up to and including the second hearing (the FDR hearing) to prepare the Court paperwork and representation at the hearing |
£1800 (PLUS VAT) |
The fixed fees do not cover work in between hearings, unforeseen circumstances or complex issues which require extra work or fees for valuers or other professionals needed to help the case.
We also offer a range of fees to cover other services where an application to the Court may not be necessary when parties have agreed a way forward between themselves either directly or with the assistance of mediators or solicitors.
These include:
| COST | |
| Drafting a financial agreement (1 consent order) where there are no assets | £400 (PLUS VAT AND COURT FEES) |
| Drafting an agreed Separation agreement between cohabiting couples or where there are no divorce proceedings |
£550 (PLUS VAT) |
| Drafting an agreed Pre Nuptial agreement |
Priced on individual basis |
These fees do not cover the negotiation of an agreement or dealing with any issues that arise in relation to the terms of the agreement. If such situations arise we would discuss the extra costs with the client before proceeding with may such steps.
Fixed Fees for Wills and LPA’S
SINGLE WILLS – £300 INCL VAT
JOINT WILLS – £480 INCL VAT
LPA’s – £426 INCL VAT plus court fees
Severance of Joint Tenancy – £180 INCL VAT
If a home visit is required there will be an additional charge (please enquire with Ruth Edwards) plus mileage charged at 0.45p per mile.
