TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OUR FIXED PRICE DIVORCE OFFER

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY.

• When you instruct us we will be acting for you as either the Petitioner or the Respondent, the offer is only applicable to un-defended divorce proceedings in England and Wales (The Petitioner is the person who is bringing the proceedings, the Respondent is the person against whom the petition is issued).

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Advising you in meetings and correspondence throughout
• Writing to you and the other side, dealing with necessary telephone calls to/from you and the other side
• The costs of us drafting the Divorce Petition and Statement of Arrangements for Children (you will have to approve these documents) or
• Advising you as the Respondent upon the contents of the Petition and Statement of Arrangements and assisting in completing the paperwork to move forward.

• When acting on behalf of the Petitioner; drafting the Affidavit in support of the Petition and making the application for the Court to consider the papers for the Decree Nisi and applying for the Decree Nisi when appropriate

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Any work that is necessary if the Petition become defended or needs to be altered (amended) once it has been issued by the Court

• Any Enquiry Agents fees if the papers have to be served personally on the Respondent and subsequent applications to the Court relating to service

• The fee for obtaining a copy Marriage Certificate

• Any advice and proceedings concerning property, finance and children (beyond the initial free ½ hour interview we offer all clients)

• Court Fees (see below)
• Any costs of the other party if ordered or directed. 

What you will have to pay if you are the petitioner  in addition to £499 plus VAT

• The Court fee of £340 payable on issuing your divorce petition
• The Court fee payable when you apply for the decree absolute of £45
• The fee for swearing your affidavit (sworn statement) in support of the divorce petition, this will be £5.00 to £9.00 depending upon the documents which need to be exhibited

CAN YOU AS THE PETITIONER ASK FOR COSTS FROM THE RESPONDENT?

During Divorce Proceedings the Court as a matter of discretion can order that the other party contributes towards the cost of the Divorce. This may cover some or all of the fees which you incur under this fixed costs offer but any Order for Costs made in your favour may have to be enforced for which there will be a separate charge and does not remove your liability to pay us for our legal costs which you have incurred.

WHY CHOOSE TURNERS TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR DIVORCE?

Simon Immins a Partner in Turners Solicitors LLP has been a Family Law Specialist for over 15 years. He is a member of Resolution (formerly Solicitors Family Law Association) and as such subscribes to a Code of Practice geared towards encouraging a constructive and non-confrontational approach in all family matters. He is accredited as a Specialist Family Lawyer with particular specialism in Advanced Financial Provision (i) and Children Law (Private) (ii) and is a fully qualified Collaborative Lawyer. Should you need any further information then please see contact Simon direct.

Simon's details can be found by following this link

Contact Simon about this offer by e-mail or by phone.
s.immins@turners-solicitors.co.uk
Direct Dial: (01202) 209838
Direct Fax: (01202) 298420