New York Divorce Lawyer J Douglas Barics Matrimonial Attorney

Law Office of
J. Douglas Barics
Divorce and Family Law

NY Divorce Attorney J Douglas Barics Family Law Lawyer

1399 Franklin Ave. Suite 202, Garden City, NY 11530 Phone: (516) 742-2600 Email: lawyer@jdbar.com

Rates and Fees

The following schedule is for legal fees as of October 1, 2008 to Jly 30, 2010. Experts, filing fees and other expenses are in addition to any attorney fees.

As part of the initial office consultation, the hourly rates or flat fee will be quoted for most cases, as well as the amount of any necessary retainer and necessary costs. A sample proposed retainer can be provided for review prior to signing. For all divorce and family law matters, a Statement of Client's Rights and Responsibilities will be provided.

Initial Consultation, Hourly Rates, Phone Consultation

Phone Consultation for most matters: no charge
Initial Standard Office Consultation for most matters (per hour): $150
Standard Hourly Rate: $300

Separation, Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Sample Retainer

Separation Agreement - simple, no children: $850
Separation Agreement - simple, with children: $950
Separation Agreement - negotiated or complex: Hourly
Prenuptial Agreement - simple: starting at $450
Prenuptial Agreement - negotiated or complex: Hourly
Post nuptial: To be determined, usually hourly

Uncontested Divorce - Basic Divorce, no written agreement

Sample Retainer

Uncontested divorce, no children, no property, spouse signs : $800
Spouse refuses to sign but does not contest: add $100
With minor children: add $100
With adultery as grounds: add $150
Spouse's location unknown: add $1,500 or more

Uncontested Divorce - Divorce with written agreement

Sample Retainer

Conversion divorce with pre-existing agreement, no children: $850
Conversion divorce with pre-existing agreement, with children: $950
Divorce with simple mediated agreement that must be converted to a stipulation, no children: $1000
Divorce with simple mediated agreement that must be converted to a stipulation, with children: $1200
Divorce with simple uncontested stipulation prepared by attorney, no children: $1,600
Divorce with simple uncontested stipulation prepared by attorney, children: $1,800
With adultery as grounds: add $150
Divorce with complex stipulation: Hourly
Divorce with negotiated stipulation: Hourly

Uncontested Annulment

Sample Retainer

Uncontested annulment, no children, no property, spouse signs: $1,200
Spouse refuses to sign but does not contest add $100
Spouse's location unknown: add $1,500 or more

Moderate Means Uncontested Divorce

Sample Retainer

Low cost uncontested divorce, no children, no property, spouse signs

Household Income Qualifications:

Less than $20,000: $195

Spouse refuses to sign but does not contest: add $50
Minor Children: add $35

Under $25,000: $295

Spouse refuses to sign but does not contest: add $50
Minor Children: add $45

Under $30,000: $395

Spouse refuses to sign but does not contest: add $75
Minor Children: add $65

Contested Divorce and Matrimonial

Sample Contested Matrimonial Divorce Retainer

Contested divorce: Hourly rate - retainer required.
Contested annulment: Hourly rate - retainer required.
Contested action for separation: Hourly rate - retainer required.
Post-judgment custody modification: Hourly rate - retainer required
Post judgment support modification: Hourly rate - retainer required
Post judgment motion: Hourly rate - retainer required

Estate and Probate

Sample Retainer

Last Will and Testament (simple): $300
Last Will and Testament (complex): to be arranged
Uncontested Probate plus subsequent administration of estate: varies depending on nature of estate.
Uncontested Administration proceeding for intestate succession, plus subsequent administration of estate: varies depending on nature of estate.
Accounting proceeding: Hourly rate or possible contingency - retainer required
Other proceedings: to be arranged