Every single day people asks me about how much a divorce or custody case costs. They ask whether we’re affordable, whether we have payment plans, and whether we offer free consultations. They ask about our hourly rates and our retainer fees and whether we offer flat fee billing. They ask what our paralegals and secretaries cost, and they definitely ask for overall estimates of the cost of their case. There’s no question that the question of “how much” is an important one. But how much does it … [Read more...]
Hofheimer Family Law Firm : Success Rates
Every so often, we get a call from a woman asking us what our “success” rate is like. I understand. I’ve seen ads like that, too. A lawyer talks about case results, particularly if a case generated tens of thousands or even millions of dollars in awards for his client. You hear those things, and you’re impressed. You’re looking for a lawyer. It’s probably something you’ve never done before. Right? So, you’re nervous. And you know you’re talking about something that is fairly expensive, and may … [Read more...]
Where to Cut Costs in Your Virginia Divorce
It’s hard to know where to cut costs in your divorce. It seems like, when it comes to legal fees, there are lots of places where you can cut costs. But, like we discussed on Wednesday, the things that most people tend to think are the most important when it comes to making a decision about whom to hire usually aren’t the things that actually impact overall cost. So many people are concerned about what the initial consultation and the retainer cost that they don’t stop to think about how much … [Read more...]
