Q. What do the solicitors charge?
A. The solicitor's fees for a Separation Agreement can be very high, for instance we have seen solicitor's bills for a charge of €250 per hour for attendance alone. Any couple who intend employing solicitors and barristers should give consideration to the level of their consent on issues and the value of their properties before deciding what route they wish to take and certainly they should look for a reasonable estimate from more than one solicitor rather than proceeding to grant a blank cheque.
Solicitor's fees vary depending on the level of agreement at the outset and the value of assets but generally they are charging approx. €3,000 to €4,000 each per spouse for a Separation Agreement (although one of our divorce clients was recently asked for €8,000 for a Separation Agreement). Their charges for a Judicial Separation can vary between €5,000 and €50,000 + , each per spouse, depending on the level of acrimony that exists or is made to exist by the time the process arrives in court and of course the value of a couples assets.
For more information go to www.diyseparationagreement.ie
Thursday, 9 July 2009
Monday, 6 July 2009
Section 5 Court Certificate
Q. What is a Section 5 Court Certificate?
A. Under Section 5 of the Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act, 1989 any applicant, who is represented by a solicitor , must receive from the solicitor a certificate stating that the solicitor has complied with the section and discussed the possibility of reconciliation between the spouses, has given the names of qualified persons who could help effect a reconciliation between the spouses who have become estranged, including the names and addresses of mediators, and discussed the possibility of engaging in mediation to help effect a Separation Agreement. The certificate must also state that the solicitor has discussed with the Applicant the possibility of effecting a Separation by the negotiation and conclusion of a Separation Deed or written Separation Agreement with the Respondent spouse.
For more information go to diyseparationagreement.ie
A. Under Section 5 of the Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act, 1989 any applicant, who is represented by a solicitor , must receive from the solicitor a certificate stating that the solicitor has complied with the section and discussed the possibility of reconciliation between the spouses, has given the names of qualified persons who could help effect a reconciliation between the spouses who have become estranged, including the names and addresses of mediators, and discussed the possibility of engaging in mediation to help effect a Separation Agreement. The certificate must also state that the solicitor has discussed with the Applicant the possibility of effecting a Separation by the negotiation and conclusion of a Separation Deed or written Separation Agreement with the Respondent spouse.
For more information go to diyseparationagreement.ie
Friday, 3 July 2009
A DIY Separation Agreement
Q: How does your service work?
A. On receipt of payment we will send, by return post, a questionnaire designed to obtain the necessary information. The questionnaire is easy to follow with notes on its completion and is continually updated so that the information can be exchanged hassle free and from the comfort of your own home. We are available by telephone, mail or email to answer any queries you may have in relation to the information required. When we receive the returned questionnaire we will examine it closely to ensure we have the required information and we will make contact if necessary. When we are satisfied with the information given us we will complete the necessary paperwork and have it with you within five working days.
For more information go to www.diyseparationagreement.ie
A. On receipt of payment we will send, by return post, a questionnaire designed to obtain the necessary information. The questionnaire is easy to follow with notes on its completion and is continually updated so that the information can be exchanged hassle free and from the comfort of your own home. We are available by telephone, mail or email to answer any queries you may have in relation to the information required. When we receive the returned questionnaire we will examine it closely to ensure we have the required information and we will make contact if necessary. When we are satisfied with the information given us we will complete the necessary paperwork and have it with you within five working days.
For more information go to www.diyseparationagreement.ie
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