- Counting the cost
- By Robyn Sexton
- The Bulletin
- 11/02/2004 Make a Comment
- Contributed by: admin ( 100 articles in 2004 )
What you can expect to pay for a quick and efficient divorce.
The divorce application: About $1000, a straightforward fee but completely separate from all other proceedings which may follow family breakdown
Consent orders: About $2000 to cover parenting/financial issues (although not complex financial issues) with no dispute or negotiation involved
Negotiated settlement: About $5000-$7000 for a quick and efficient resolution, with no action in the Family Court.
All other disputes: How long is a piece of string? The scale hourly fee for family law matters is $165, but accredited specialists' fees generally range from $250-$500 an hour.
The divorce application: About $1000, a straightforward fee but completely separate from all other proceedings which may follow family breakdown
Consent orders: About $2000 to cover parenting/financial issues (although not complex financial issues) with no dispute or negotiation involved
Negotiated settlement: About $5000-$7000 for a quick and efficient resolution, with no action in the Family Court.
All other disputes: How long is a piece of string? The scale hourly fee for family law matters is $165, but accredited specialists' fees generally range from $250-$500 an hour.
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