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A flat fee divorce is a type of divorce arrangement where a lawyer charges a fixed amount for filing and obtaining your divorce order, which is an order of the court. Flat fee divorce at Pathway Legal is quite different to an hourly billing method, where you are charged based on the lawyer and support team's time spent on your matter.
Quite often a flat fee divorce lawyer will offer a flat fee but there are all sorts of hidden costs. Suddenly you can find you are paying extra expenses which you had not expected.
However, the good news is that at Pathway Legal we are transparent about our billing practices and we know that our clients love that about us. We also know that our clients love the predictability of flat fees for legal services. That is why we offer flat fees whenever we can.
At Pathway Legal, we offer a Flat Fee Structure in many instances. If you want a flat fee divorce, you will see from the fully itemized list below that it is quite possible depending on your circumstances.
A word of caution:
A flat fee divorce is a fit for some folks but not others. It depends on your circumstances. If it works for you, a flat fee structure is a win-win for you, the client, and your lawyer because you get to know exactly how much your legal fees will be at the outset.
For the lawyer, it is also beneficial because they can leverage their expertise and efficiencies in such a way that helps your case.
We offer flat fees for the following services:
Note: If the other party is being difficult, uncooperative, or has an argumentative lawyer, a flat fee may not apply. It’s important to discuss this with your Pathway Legal lawyer.
The flat fee cost for an uncontested divorce in British Columbia is $3,456.25 at Pathway Legal. This includes legal fees, disbursements, and taxes for a legally binding separation agreement. See the notes below for full details.
What is the cost breakdown of the flat free divorce at Pathway Legal?
The breakdown includes:
Requirements
Inclusions
How to save extra money
What can add extra, unexpected costs
If your matter becomes complicated (e.g., if your ex does not co-operate), additional fees will apply for your lawyer’s time billed at their hourly rate.
When you anticipate that your divorce will be uncontested, a flat fee divorce will likely suit you and your circumstances. Chat with one of the Pathway Legal lawyers, we will take a look at your circumstances.