LEGAL SERVICES FEES

Access an attorney for legal consulting/coaching services and obtain advice or guidance for your family law case.  Perhaps you are unclear about the steps to finalize your divorce, unfamiliar with the steps needed to file a child custody action,  or need assistance with preparing a court order after your hearing.  With our legal support, we will walk you through the process.

One of the biggest mistakes self-represented persons make is not being prepared for mediation.  Learn the ins-and-outs of mediation.  Get the information that you need prior to your mediation session.  Get the assistance you need in identifying your most desirable parenting or visitation plan.

In cases where you have already prepared the documents, but you are not confident in your preparation, you can have an attorney review your documents prior to submission for filing with the Court.

Drafting of original Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Petition for Establishment of Parental Relationship.  Includes UCCJEA form.  This fee is applicable to Response to Dissolution or Parentage Petition.  Does not include filing fee.  Extra fee for delivery to Court for filing.

Starting at $1,200.  The attorney will prepare your Request for Order motion.  The fee not include the Court filing fee.  Extra fee for delivery to Court for filing.  This fee is the same for a Responsive Declaration, i.e., response to Request For Order.

Starting at $600.00.  The State of California mandates you prepare and serve financial documents including the Income and Expense Declaration and the Schedule of Debts. feel free to contact our office for more specifics about the preparation of these forms. 

You can access the State of California's Department of Child Support Services to get an idea of how much support to pay the other parent  If you're a little confused about how to use the software or the amount the software calculates, consult an attorney to obtain more detailed information.

An  Income and Expense Declaration must be submitted to the Court when child support is an issue.  If you are self-employed, it becomes important that form is completed properly,  If you need assistance, contact our office for assistance.

Starting at $600.  Whether you are at the initial stage of your case or need to modify a current order, an attorney can provide the legal assistance in preparing a Stipulation for custody and/or support.