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Annulment Lawyer Cost in Chicago
For an annulment, also called a declaration of invalidity of marriage, limited-scope representation is a flat fee quoted for a defined task.
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Fee structure: Annulment (declaration of invalidity of marriage)
The fee table below outlines payment structures for annulment work, and our usual full-representation fee is an initial payment of $1,500 to $2,500, followed by $500 to $650 per month beginning 30 days after the initial payment while representation remains active. Limited-scope work is quoted as a flat fee for a defined task. Your written agreement confirms the fee, the covered work and separate expenses before you engage the firm.
| Service level | How it is billed | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Full representation | Initial payment plus monthly payments | Initial payment of $1,500 to $2,500, then $500 to $650 per month beginning 30 days after the initial payment while representation remains active. |
| Limited scope: one defined task | Flat fee | Quoted after a consultation. Call 312-965-5618 for a quote. |
Limited-scope work is billed as a flat fee for a defined task. Full representation is billed as an initial payment plus monthly payments.
Full-representation fees cover drafting, hearings, motions and phone calls within the agreed scope. Expert fees and court filing costs are separate, are paid by the client and are not advanced by the firm. The written agreement confirms the fee, the covered work and separate expenses before you engage the firm. Any amount shown is not a quote for your matter.
Annulment (declaration of invalidity of marriage) services: read the service page
Limited scope compared with full representation
Both options are confirmed in writing. Compare what each covers before you choose.
Limited scope (flat fee)
- Reviewing your marriage records as part of a defined drafting task
- Drafting a declaration of invalidity request for you to file
- Preparing a motion related to your annulment request
- Representing you at a specified hearing
Full representation (initial payment plus monthly payments)
- Drafting documents for your declaration of invalidity request
- Preparing and responding to motions covered by your agreement
- Representing you at the hearings included in your engagement
- Phone calls about the annulment work the firm is handling for you
Usually outside the quoted fee
- Court filing costs and expert fees, paid separately by you and not advanced by the firm
- Additional work outside the scope of your written agreement
Factors that move the total
The same case label can involve very different work. These factors shape the scope we quote.
Filing or responding
Preparing your annulment request involves different drafting work than responding to a request filed by your spouse. Your written agreement identifies which documents and related work the fee covers.
Records to review
Marriage records and communications related to the reasons for your request may need review. Incomplete records mean more work to gather them, and the scope of your written agreement controls what the fee covers.
Disputed facts
If your spouse disputes the facts supporting your annulment request, additional motions and hearings generally mean more work and a broader scope than an agreed matter. Work outside the agreed scope is discussed and confirmed in writing.
Your spouse's participation
Whether your spouse participates in your declaration of invalidity proceeding or does not respond can affect the documents and hearing appearances involved. Your written agreement controls which of those tasks the fee covers.
From drafting to a contested hearing
A defined task to draft your annulment request may not cover a later contested hearing about the validity of your marriage. If you want the firm to prepare for or attend that hearing, the additional work and its fee are discussed and confirmed in writing.
Bring these to your consultation
- Your marriage certificate and other relevant marriage records
- Communications related to the reasons for your annulment request
- A written account of relevant events and dates
- Any court documents already filed or received
- A list of tasks you want the firm to handle and questions about payment
Annulment (declaration of invalidity of marriage) fees
Frequently asked questions
Pricing and process questions, answered in general terms.
How is the firm's fee for an annulment set?
Our usual full-representation fee for an annulment is an initial payment of $1,500 to $2,500, followed by $500 to $650 per month beginning 30 days after the initial payment while representation remains active. Limited-scope representation is a flat fee quoted after a consultation for a defined task. Court filing costs and expert fees are separate, paid by you, and not advanced by the firm. Call 312-965-5618 for a quote.
How do payments work for an annulment request?
Limited-scope representation is a flat fee for a defined task, usually paid up front; in some cases, that fee can be paid in two installments. Full representation uses an initial payment plus monthly payments. The written agreement confirms your fee and covered work before you engage the firm.
What does full representation cover?
Full representation covers drafting, hearings, motions and phone calls within the agreed scope of your annulment request. Court filing costs and expert fees are separate, paid by you, and not advanced by the firm. Work beyond the scope of your written agreement is not included in your full-representation fee.
What if I need more help after a limited-scope task?
Your flat fee covers only the defined task in your agreement. If you later need a response drafted or representation at a hearing, that additional work and its fee are discussed and confirmed in writing. Do not assume that a drafting engagement includes later court appearances.
How do I start with an annulment lawyer in Chicago?
Call 312-965-5618 to request a consultation and a quote from Chicago Family Attorneys LLC. The initial consultation is free for people seeking to hire an attorney. Prepare your marriage records, relevant communications and a list of the work you want help with. The firm handles family law only and serves Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties.