As a specialist family law practice, we use all of our joint experience in providing the best eventual outcome for our clients.
The decision to divorce or to end a relationship is rarely taken lightly. It can be a time of great anguish, upset and shock, yet one in three marriages in the United Kingdom end in divorce.
The implications of the divorce are not only felt by the parties, but by any children involved, making the situation very distressing for all parties. Any individual who may have to go through the legal process of a divorce, will have to deal with the emotional and personal process of dealing with the breakdown of the relationship. There are also the financial aspects to consider.
At a time where a party feels emotionally vulnerable, it can be difficult to get perspective on the situation as a whole and make an impartial decision about how you would like the process to move forward. This is where you will require support from not only your friends and family, but from the professionals who will be able to support you throughout this process, leaving you in the best legal, financial and emotional state.
Upon the breakdown of a relationship or divorce, it is wise to seek legal advice. A family lawyer will be able to assist you in the main aspects of the divorce and aid you through the process in a calm and efficient manner.
The Solicitors within V E White & Co. have extensive, specialist experience and have all acted for clients from many different circumstances, varied backgrounds and cultures in divorce, separation and the breakdown of relationships. We strive to ensure your divorce is a smooth process with as much help as the client requires on a day to day basis. Our team here are always willing to aid any client and provide any assistance they may require.
We at V E White & Co. pride ourselves on giving our client’s the full attention and time that their matter requires and completing it with the up most professionalism and care.
We offer a fixed fee initial meeting to understand the nature of the issues and to give you initial generic advice. The cost of this appointment is £150.00 Plus VAT.
Fixed Divorce Fees.
Applicant: to deal with issuing the divorce application, submitting the application for the conditional order and applying for the final Order. This does not include the fees to deal with the financial matters associated with the separation. £750.00 Plus VAT and Plus Court fee (currently £593.00).
Respondent – To deal with the divorce. This does not cover the financial matters associated with the separation. £350.00 Plus VAT.
Financial Matters in respect of divorce
To deal with financial Consent Order the matter will be charged at the following hourly rates:
| Grade A | Grade B | Grade C | Grade D |
| £300.00 | £275.00 | £225.00 | £150 |
| Lawyer Grades | |
| A | Solicitors with over 8 years post qualification experience including at least 8 years litigation experience. |
| B | Solicitors and Fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives with over 4 years post qualification experience including at least 4 years litigation experience. |
| C | Other solicitors and Fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives and fee earners of equivalent experience. |
| D | Trainee Solicitors, paralegals and fee earners of equivalent experience. |
Contested financial proceedings in respect of a divorce
To deal with contested financial proceedings we charge the above-mentioned hourly rates.
Separation Agreements/ Pre-nuptial agreements
We charge the above-mentioned hourly rates.
Child Arrangement matters
We charge the above-mentioned hourly rates.
