Our prices
Family Law
Our fixed fees for Family Law Services.
Divorce
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How much will my divorce cost?
For uncontested proceedings we charge £750 + 20% VAT (£150) (£900 inclusive of VAT) and disbursements if you’re the person filing the divorce (the applicant). The mandatory disbursement for the applicant is the court fee which is currently £628; you might be exempt from paying this if you’re on a low income (subject to means assessment by HMCTS).
If you’re the respondent (the person being served with the divorce) it’s £375 + 20% VAT (£75) (£450 inclusive of VAT).
We offer initial advice for a fixed fee. Information about fixed fee appointments can be found below.
Separation
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How much will it cost?
Work around separating couples who have cohabited (lived together), for their financial negotiations or around their children’s arrangements will be done on a competitive hourly rate in the main. We may be able to agree terms to complete certain aspects of your case for a fixed fee after an initial consultation.
Hourly rates depend on the experience of the person acting for you. We apply the HMCTS guideline rates which currently (2026) range from £142 (plus VAT) to £288 (plus VAT) depending on the level of experience of the person completing the work.
We offer initial advice for a fixed fee. Information about fixed fee appointments can be found below.
Finances
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How much will it cost?
Court proceedings for a financial order can be expensive so it’s wise to try to negotiate first. Alternative methods of negotiation, such as mediation and collaborative law, can help and are usually more economical than going to court. Generally, court proceedings cost in the region of £5,000 but this very much depends upon on the complexity of your situation, so it could be lower or even higher than this. We will always discuss the most cost effective way to resolve the situation in order to keep your costs proportionate.
Most of our financial work is done on a competitive hourly rate. We may be able to agree terms to complete certain aspects of your case for a fixed fee after an initial consultation.
Hourly rates depend on the experience of the person acting for you. We apply the HMCTS guideline rates which currently (2026) range from £142 (plus VAT) to £288 (plus VAT) depending on the level of experience of the person completing the work.
We offer initial advice for a fixed fee. Information about fixed fee appointments can be found below.
Child Contact
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How much will it cost?
Most of our work around resolving issues about your child/children is done on a competitive hourly rate. We may be able to agree terms to complete aspectso f your case for a fixed fee after an initial consultation.
Hourly rates depend on the experience of the person acting for you. We apply the HMCTS guideline rates which currently (2026) range from £142 (plus VAT) to £288 (plus VAT) depending on the level of experience of the person completing the work.
We offer initial advice for a fixed fee. Information about fixed fee appointments can be found below.
Family Fixed Fee Appointments
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How much will it cost?
- 30 minute fixed fee appointment. This includes advice in writing - £200 plus 20% VAT (£40) (£240 including VAT)
- 45 minute fixed fee appointment with correspondence to the other side. This includes advice in writing to you and 1 letter to the other side - £350 plus 20% VAT (£70) (£420 including VAT)
- Adult change of name - £200 plus 20% VAT (£40) (£240 including VAT)
- Statutory Declarations - £200 plus 20% VAT (£40) (£240 including VAT)
Legal Aid
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Is Legal Aid available?
Legal Aid is still available in respect of private law family matters (divorce/separation, finances, children), however, it’s limited to individuals who are able to demonstrate that they’ve been a victim of domestic abuse, and that the instigator of the abuse was the other party. Legal Aid eligibility is also subject to a full means assessment. We offer a free initial telephone consultation in which we can offer you further information in respect of the process and make an assessment for legal aid.
Legal aid for parents or people with parental responsibility involved in “care proceedings” (work involving children’s services) does not have a means assessment requirement and is often automatically available. If you are involved in care proceedings, but do not have parental responsibility for the child concerned, we offer a free initial consultation and can make an assessment for legal aid.
Experience & Qualifications of supervising Partners and the Team
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Experience and Qualifications
Our Head of Family Law is Michelle Moss, who is a very experienced Solicitor and Director of Russell & Russell Solicitors LLP. Michelle is a member of Resolution and accredited specialist on the Law Society’s Children Panel. Michelle is Supervising Partner of the Family Department.
Our Head of Private Family Law is Keith Bull, who is a solicitor with over 35 years of experience; he is a salaried partner at Russell and Russell Solicitors LLP. Keith is an accredited family law specialist on both the Resolution and Law Society’s Advance Family Law panels.
You can view information about our team’s experience and qualifications here