Investment in Resolution, Not Conflict
Family matters deserve solutions that prioritise people over paperwork, resolution over conflict.
Our fees reflect an investment in calm, child-centred outcomes and collaborative progress — so your time, energy, and resources build a better future, not a longer fight.
The fees mentioned on this page relate to Family and Co-Parenting Services.
🗪 Fixed Fee Initial Appointment
Fixed Fee Initial Appointment
We offer tiered initial appointments depending on your needs.
- Some people wish to spend a little longer to discuss their issues, and explore options.
- One or two hours may not be sufficient for your individual circumstances.
- Time passes really quickly during appointments and not everything you planned to speak on - can occur due to time constraints. After all this is only an initial appointment.
- We therefore offer tiered appointments.
- Most appointments, generally require more than 1 hour and thus the 2 hour option may be more appropriate.
| Charge | Fee | Plus Vat** |
| Fixed fee initial appointment - One person only - 1-2-1 session - (Including comfort breaks) - Payable in advance - Held at Harrow Business Centre on appointment - One off session - No obligation on either after the appointment | For up to 1 hour - £250 plus inclusive of vat** For up to 2 hours - £400 plus inclusive of vat** For up to 3 hours - £600 plus inclusive of vat** | Vat is currently 20% |
| Standard hourly rate | £350 | Plus Vat is currently 20% |
Plus, where applicable - Administrative charges (Due Diligence) - Expenses - Travel time - Additional fees | Variable | Plus Vat is currently 20% |
Standard Hourly Rate (Family and Co-parenting services)
Standard Hourly Rate
We charge £350 per hour (plus VAT**)
| Charge | Fee | Plus Vat** |
| Standard Hourly Rate | £350 per hour | Plus Vat is currently 20% |
| Plus, where applicable - Administrative charges (Due Diligence) - Expenses - Travel time - Additional fees | See below | Plus Vat is currently 20% |
Fixed Fees
Fixed Fees
Fixed Fees are generally not suitable for Family Litigation.
| Charge | Fee | Plus Vat** |
| But where it is possible - Fixed Fee | Bespoke Fixed Fee | Plus vat which is currently 20% |
| Standard hourly rate | £350 | Plus vat which is currently 20% |
Plus, where applicable
| See below | Plus vat which is currently 20% |
💡Co-parenting Workshops
Co-parenting Workshops
(Please note that workshops are not legal advice, mediation or therapy)
| Courses and Workshops - not legal advice, mediation or therapy | Charge | Plus Vat** |
| Introductory Co-Parenting Workshop: Reducing Conflict in Child Arrangements Fixed Fee - Level: introductory - One parent only - Up to 2 hours (inclusive of any comfort breaks) - 1-2-1 session (no groups) - Payable in advance - No warranty or guarantee - Held at Harrow Business Centre on appointment - no refreshments are provided - One off session - No obligation on either after | £400 (plus vat £80) = £480 For up to 2 hours (Payable in advance.) | Inclusive of Vat, Vat is currently 20% |
| Introductory Co-Parenting Workshop: Parenting Plans Fixed Fee - Level: introductory - One parent only - Up to 2 hours (inclusive of any comfort breaks) - 1-2-1 session (no groups) - Payable in advance - No warranty or guarantee - Held at Harrow Business Centre on appointment - no refreshments are provided - One off session - No obligation on either after | £400 (plus vat £80) = £480 For up to 2 hours (Payable in advance.) | Inclusive of Vat, Vat is currently 20% |
| Pre-Mediation: Introductory Workshop to Child Arrangements Mediation Fixed fee - Level: Introductory- One parent only - For up-to-3hours - (Inclusive of comfort breaks) - 1-2-1 session - Flexible - the session is focused on keeping the children at the centre of parental decision making - Paid in advance - No warranty or guarantee - Held at Harrow Business Centre on appointment - no refreshments are provided - One off session - No obligation on either after | £600 plus vat £120 = £720 For up-to-3 hours (Inclusive of comfort breaks) (Paid in advance.) | Inclusive of Vat, Vat is currently 20% |
| Standard hourly rate (where no applicable fixed fee) | £350 per hour | Plus vat which is currently 20% |
Plus, where applicable
| See below | Plus vat which is currently 20% |
👨🏻💻Administrative Charges
Administrative Charges
We charge for pre-onboarding client due diligence inquiries and as their is an ongoing requirement for undertaking such inquiries we will make periodic charges during the life cycle of your matter.
| Charge | Fee | Plus Vat |
| Each Individual (e.g. each individual person, each partner, each director, each trustee, each ultimate beneficial owners, each person who has control, each owner, each person with voting rights, shareholders. and each person who has influence, each counter party, third party, referrer and others) | £50 per individual inquiry | Plus Vat is currently 20% |
| Each Entity (e.g. each sole trader business, each company, each partnership, each trust, each charity. (In some circumstances we will not proceed with inquiries, and the pre-onboarding process, if we regard the structure as complex) | £50 per individual inquiry | Plus Vat is currently 20% |
| High Risk and SoF/ SoW Where the client (each natural person or each legal person), is regarded as high risk and or where there are source of funds and source of wealth inquiries | £100 per individual person and or individual entity Additional charges may apply if the review of documentation takes longer than 1 hour at the rate of £100 per hour | Plus vat which is currently 20% |
Please note that Compliance check Administrative Fees are in addition to the fixed fee or hourly rate.
Administrative Fees are subject to vat which is currently 20%.
👨🏻💻Disbursement Charges
Disbursement Charges
Disbursements charges are charges incurred on your behalf to third parties.
These can include: Barristers fees, court fees, experts reports, etc. (not an exhaustive list)
- Barristers fees, are set by the barrister's chambers. Chambers will give an estimated fee initially, plus vat**. The actual fee can be more.
- The barrister's fee is deemed (payable weeks before the hearing and is payable regardless as to whether the hearing occurs on that specific date and time, thus is a hearing is cancelled or adjourned for any reason, the barrister's fee is payable and you will have to pay a separate fee to the same or another barrister, for another hearing.)
- Court fees are set by the government
- Experts fees are set by a third party, plus vat**. Further fees, plus vat** maybe payable, and additional fees plus vat** in relation to court attendance (even if the hearing does not occur on a certain date or time).
You are required to pay these costs in advance of them being incurred.
Disbursement charges may be only an indication or an anticipated fee, and the charge may increase. You will be required to be the entire fee plus any VAT**
Disbursements are subject to Vat**
| Disbursement | Fee | Plus Vat** |
| Disbursement | Various (Can be subject to change, can increase and can be deemed etc) | Plus vat - vat is charged at 20% |
Please note that Disbursement Charges are in addition to the fixed fee or hourly rate.
Disbursement Charges are subject to vat which is currently 20%.
👨🏻💻Expense Charges
Expense Charges
These are expenses incurred as a result of representing you. These may include: postage costs, packing costs, ring binders, lever arches, dividers, travel costs, photocopying and printing charges, hearing bundle costs etc. These charges are subject to Vat**
| Expense Charges | Fee | Plus Vat** |
| Expense | Various | Plus vat - vat is charged at 20% |
Please note that Expenses are in addition to the fixed fee or hourly rate.
Expenses are subject to vat which is currently 20%.
👨🏻💻Additional Fees
Additional Fees
There may be additional fees, additional fees are subject to Vat**
| Additional Fees | Plus Vat** |
| Additional Fee | Plus vat - vat is charged at 20% |
Please note that Additional Fees are in addition to the fixed fee or hourly rate.
Additional Fees are subject to vat which is currently 20%.
VAT**
VAT**
VAT is currently charged at 20%.
The above are typical charges, typical charges are for illustration only.
Due Diligence - Pre-onboarding and ongoing monitoring
Due Diligence - Pre-onboarding and ongoing monitoring
Please note: That we are required to undertake pre-onboarding procedures which include due diligence, and if you are onboarded we are required to undertake ongoing monitoring. If you fail to comply with these requirements we will be unable to continue to undertake work for you, our business relationship will end, we will not be responsible for any consequences of such cessation and you will therefore have to find alternative advice or support at your own expense.
We do not offer free appointments
We do not offer free appointments
We do not offer or arrange tax advice
Please note that we do not offer or arrange for tax advice.
If your matter may require tax advice, please note that we will not be able to undertake work for you.
If you are a perspective client, we will not be able to take your matter on. If you are an existing client you will need to find another solicitor who can either undertake tax advice or seek this advice on your behalf.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer:
The charges stated are for information.
This page provides an illustration only and are not to be regarded as a fixed definitive quote.
This information is provided for information purposes only.
The actual charges could be less or more depending on individual circumstances.
No guarantee or warranty is provide for the completeness and accuracy of the information provided.
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Do not hesitate to contact us with any queries.
Alexander Christian
Harrow Business Centre
429-433 Pinner Road
North Harrow
Middlesex
Greater London
HA1 4HN
Phone : 020 4578 4684
www.alexanderchristian.co.uk