FIXED FEES · FAMILY LAW · BALLARAT
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Separation brings enough uncertainty. In most cases, Magpie Family Law offers a fixed price for an agreed stage of work, so you can make decisions with a clearer picture of the cost.
Why we prefer fixed feesOur fixed fees*
Australian dollars · Updated
All prices include GST where applicable, court fees and other outgoings for the work described.
* It is not possible to offer the fixed fee in every case. Your actual fees and the agreed scope of work will be as set out in our client agreement with you.
| Service or stage | What is included | Fixed fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Application for consent orders | Where there is already general agreement between the parties. | Fixed fee* $3,300* |
| Binding financial agreement at the end of a relationship | Where there is already general agreement between the parties. We draft the agreement and advise our client, including correspondence with the other solicitor and some limited negotiations. | Fixed fee* $4,400* |
| Independent advice on a financial agreement at the end of a relationship | Independent advice to our client on a financial agreement prepared by another firm. | Fixed fee* $1,100* |
| BFA / prenup before or during a relationship | Preparing a binding financial agreement or prenup before or during a relationship. | Fixed fee* $7,700* |
| Independent advice on a BFA / prenup before or during a relationship | Independent advice to our client on a binding financial agreement or prenup prepared elsewhere, before or during a relationship. | Fixed fee* $2,500* |
| Second opinion | A 30-minute initial consultation, one hour of preparation to review material you provide, a further 45-minute discussion with you, and written advice. | Fixed fee* $1,100* |
| Application for divorce | Includes the standard $1,170 court filing fee. | Fixed fee* $3,000* |
| Family law property dispute — pre-litigation stage 1 | A 45-minute initial consultation; obtaining and exchanging disclosure; compliance with pre-action procedures; detailed written advice; exchanging letters of offer; associated correspondence, advice and negotiations; and an application for consent orders or a binding financial agreement, as suitable, if final agreement is reached. | Fixed fee* $5,500* |
| Family law property dispute — pre-litigation stage 2 | Full preparation for and attendance at a full day of formal mediation, including detailed advocacy documents, written pre-mediation advice and strategic planning, advocacy and advice during mediation, and an application for consent orders or a binding financial agreement, as suitable, if final agreement is reached. | Fixed fee* $5,500* |
| Family law property dispute — litigation stage 1 | Preparing and filing court documents (an application or response and associated documents as required), appearing at the first court mention, and associated advice and correspondence with you and the other parties or their representatives. | Fixed fee* $6,600* |
How the stages work
Each stage is priced separately. If your matter needs both pre-litigation stages, the listed fees for those two stages total $11,000. Litigation stage 1 is a separate $6,600 stage covering the work through the first court mention, rather than the whole court case.
Where a stage includes documenting a final agreement, that work is included in that stage’s price. The standalone consent orders or financial agreement fee is not an additional charge for the same included work.
Agree the scope before you begin
We will discuss your circumstances, which service or stage is appropriate, and whether a listed fixed fee is available. Your client agreement sets out the work and fees agreed with you. Any further stage or work outside that scope needs its own fee arrangement.
The consultation times in the table form part of those paid services. Our free initial one-hour Teams consultation remains available to discuss your situation and how we can help.
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