Whether you have just separated, are thinking about separating, or finished your relationship a long time ago we recommend you consult with our office for an initial consultation.

During this initial appointment our experienced Family Law Solicitors will be able to provide you with a way forward including your options for resolution as well as the costs that are involved in the different paths available.

We recommend you do the following to help prepare for this initial meeting with our firm-

1.  Prepare a short Chronology of your relationship including the dates that you began to live together, dates of your marriage (if applicable) and other important dates such as children's birth dates.

2. For property matters- create a list of the assets, liabilities and other resources that you and your partner own at this time.

3.  Create a list of any pressing questions so that you can refer back to them during your appointment.

If you can't collate this material prior to your first appointment don't worry- we will be able to assist you to gather the necessary information.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?  

We have found that one of our clients biggest concerns when engaging a Solicitor is the uncertainty of the cost involved.

We offer a fixed fee initial consultation with one of our legal team where we will be able to provide you with a way forward and also confirm the legal  costs involved in your matter.

At BFLC we charge on a combination of hourly and item based billing.  For example, when you are meeting with our staff or speaking with them by phone you are charged a fixed hourly rate (or part thereof).  However when we are undertaking work on your behalf such as drafting documents or letters you are charged based on the length of the document. In our experience this is a more cost effective method of billing for clients as it takes away the uncertainty that can arise with purely time based billing and ensures that our staff are working efficiently.

Our office will be pleased to provide you with a realistic quote for any work you may require at the conclusion of your initial consultation.

Our Solicitors charge our rates vary from $385 per hour to $440 per hour (inclusive of GST) dependent on their level of experience.  We do require an initial retainer of $2,000 and also offer payment plans for applicable clients.

We are also happy to offer telephone and skype appointments at no extra charge.