Family Law Fees
FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE 12/1/2009
Flat Rate Family Law Attorney Fees
Fees are subject to change. Please call the office for a fee estimate.
| Service Provided | Lake County | Porter County |
| Uncontested | $1250 | $1500 |
| Contested with custody issues/no property | $4000 | $6000 |
| Divorce with real estate issues/no children | $1500 | $2000 |
| Divorce with real estate/custody issues | $5000 | $7000 |
| Paternity Representation/ no Custody Issues | $1200 | $1500 |
| Paternity Representation/custody issues | $2000 | $2500 |
| Post Divorce/Paternity | ||
| Visitation Modification | $1200 | $1500 |
| Support Modification | $750 | $1000 |
| Contempt without discovery or independent investigation | $750 | $1000 |
| Contempt with discovery or independent investigation | $1200 | $1500 |
Hourly Rate Available
If you prefer an hourly rate, the hourly rate for all work is $200, billed in minimum .25 hour increments. Retainer of $1200 required.
PER ITEM FEE SCHEDULE
CONSULTATION AND EDITING
For people who wish to save some money and represent themselves, but feel the need for consultation and editing of their paperwork. I offer a per item representation as set forth in an agreement.
Client understands and agrees that (Attorney) is not Client's attorney for any other purpose than as set out below.
Services: Client shall mark off the services desired and make payment in full before consultation.
Consultation regarding the filing of a case * | $150 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Consultation regarding a case already filed. | $150 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Editing and reviewing any of the following documents created by the Client: a petition for dissolution of marriage, modification of child support modification of parenting time, grandparent's visitation, or a petition to modify custody | $150 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Editing and reviewing a contempt affidavit created by the Client | $150 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Editing and reviewing discovery created by the Client | $150 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Reviewing a child support worksheet created by the Client: For which the client must provide the necessary income and expense information. | $100 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Editing and reviewing any other documents created by the Client. | $150 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Creating a petition for dissolution of marriage. | $50.00 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Creating a petition for modification of child support. | $100 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Creating a petition for modification of parenting time. | $100 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Creating a grandparent's visitation. | $100 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Creating a a petition to modify custody | $100 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Creating a Decree of Dissolution | $150 | Yes ____ No ____ |
Total amount due |
*Consultation consists of meeting with Attorney for 45 minutes to discuss the facts of a case and procedure.