Stage 1 - fixed price financial settlement

This package covers the commencement of a Court application and all steps up to and including representation at the first hearing known as a First Directions Appointment. Cost £3,000

• Initial consultation.
• Continued analysis of the case and advice.
• Corresponding with our client, their former partner, their solicitor and relevant third parties.
• Starting the Court process and paying the Court fee.
• Preparing a Financial Statement (Form E).
• Working together to finalise the Form E.
• Sending the Form E to Court and to their former partner.
• Discussing their former partner’s Form E.
• Raising any relevant issues concerning the evidence received.
• Preparing all documents in readiness for the first hearing.
• Representing the client at that hearing.

• Agreed expenses charged by other professionals to help the case, for example fees for valuers, land registry fees, accountants and barristers.
• Unforeseen circumstances and complexities arising which require additional work or attention.
• Any additional Court hearings.

For more information on our fixed fee financial settlement package please call us on 0800 073 1324 or complete our online enquiry form and a member of the Stephensons' family law team will contact you.

How an application for financial settlement works: 

Other stages: Stage 2, Stage 3.