We offer two types of initial appointments for a fixed fee, which is payable in advance.
This package includes a 30-minute phone call with a family law solicitor. We will talk you through your options and provide advice to help you move forward. To keep costs as low as possible, this advice will not be confirmed in writing, although we will keep an internal record of the discussion.
This is our most popular option and the package includes a 60-minute advice appointment with a family law solicitor. The meeting can take place by phone, virtually, or in person at one of our offices, depending on what is most convenient for you.
We will take a detailed history of your case, explain your options and provide the detailed advice you need to move forward. After the meeting, we will send you a letter confirming our advice in writing and outlining the next steps.
Our initial appointments differ from the ‘free 30 minute’ consultations offered by some law firms. Free appointments are often limited to general guidance, however we believe clients benefit from clear, tailored legal advice from the outset. In our experience, shorter free meetings do not allow enough time to discuss matters fully or provide practical advice about your specific situation, and written follow-up advice is usually charged for separately. No two situations are the same.