Fees And Costs
What Is Your Hourly Rate?
We handle a lot of phone calls from people who want to know what the hourly rate is for attorneys at Leap Frog Divorce.
You may want to compare lawyers based on their hourly rate. We don’t recommend this. There is great value in getting the help you need that goes beyond the hourly rate. Things done right the first time may save you money in the future. For better comparison, you should know what services are being provided for the hourly rate.
You have a legal problem and you need seasoned professional help to solve that problem. You want a legal team that will be your guide through a complicated process—one that knows how to help you reach your goals. If your legal problem was easy, you would not need a lawyer to help you. Because you need legal help to fix whatever big legal problem you have, you should expect to pay for the lawyer’s services commensurate to the legal issue and the level of service provided.
Consultations with an attorney at Leap Frog Divorce begin at $250 for a 30-minute consultation. After your retain our services, the attorney hourly rate will depend on the attorney you choose to help you. We encourage you to contact us and schedule a consultation so we can hear more about your goals and situation and determine how best we can help you.
HOW MUCH IS YOUR RETAINER?
At Leap Frog Divorce, our retainers begin at $5,000, however they may be higher depending on the complexity and nature of your case. This is a typical range for most cases.
I encourage you to spend some time on our website. We have a lot of useful information for you. If you are ready to take the next step, schedule a consultation with a Leap Frog Divorce attorney so we can hear more about your situation and determine how we can best help you. Just click the green button below to schedule your consultation with us.
CAN I JUST GET A QUOTE?
That’s a good question! We handle this question a lot. The specific facts of your case influence costs and we are therefore unable to provide you a quote. If your priority is to find the least expensive option, we encourage you to find help that fits within your budget.
Giving custom price estimates or quotes over the phone is not something any quality lawyer will do. If you get a specific quote from a lawyer who is going to charge you by the hour, I would advise you to be concerned.
Hiring a divorce lawyer to solve your legal problem is not like buying a car or getting an estimate to paint your house.
Sometimes we get calls from people who don’t want to schedule a consultation and just want a price quote. They usually ask something like “I need a divorce. How much will it cost?” or “I need to change custody of my child. Can you give me a quote?”
Asking these questions would be the same as calling a doctor’s office and asking “I have pain in my lower back. How much for surgery?” or “My shoulder really hurts. How much for some pain medication?”
I can’t imagine any reputable medical doctor quoting prices over the phone without seeing and talking to a patient first. It is the same with lawyers. Without talking with you about your particular situation, finding out what you need from your lawyer, and what your goals are, there is no reasonable way for us to determine how much your particular legal problem might cost to solve.
Can we provide an estimated range of what a typical divorce might cost? Yes, we can do that. Any lawyer with at least 5 years experience handling the type of legal problem you have should be able to give you a reasonable estimate. However, it will likely require a consultation so the lawyer can talk with you and gather enough information about your unique situation.
CAN I HIRE YOU BY THE HOUR AS A CONSULTANT?
Absolutely! We have done that for some of our clients. If you just need an experienced lawyer to be available when you have questions or to provide guidance and answers to your legal questions, we can help you with that.
