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Attorney-Handled Uncontested Divorce Fees in Chicago
Attorney-handled uncontested divorce has a flat fee, with the amount quoted after a consultation.
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Fee structure: Uncontested divorce
The lists below show the work covered when an attorney handles a defined task and when an attorney handles your uncontested divorce. Attorney-handled uncontested divorce has a flat fee, with no published amount; the amount is quoted after a consultation. Limited-scope work for a defined task also has a flat fee. The written agreement confirms the fee, the covered task or work and separate expenses before the firm is engaged. Call 312-965-5618 for a quote.
| Service level | How it is billed | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney-handled uncontested divorce | Flat fee | Quoted after a consultation. Call 312-965-5618 for a quote. |
| Limited scope: one defined task | Flat fee | Quoted after a consultation. Call 312-965-5618 for a quote. |
| Self Represented Documents (separate service, no attorney appearance) | Flat fee | $399: covered document preparation, attorney document review and one 60-minute advice call. You handle filing, service and court dates. |
Limited-scope work is billed as a flat fee for a defined task. Full representation is billed as an initial payment plus monthly payments. Attorney-handled uncontested divorce is an exception: it is billed as a flat fee.
The attorney-handled uncontested divorce fee is a flat fee quoted after a consultation and confirmed in writing before you engage the firm. Court filing costs and other expenses are separate, are paid by the client and are not advanced by the firm.
Limited scope compared with attorney-handled uncontested divorce
Both options are confirmed in writing. Compare what each covers before you choose.
Limited scope (flat fee)
- An attorney drafting specified divorce documents reflecting your agreed terms for a defined task named in the written agreement, with a flat fee quoted after a consultation
- Reviewing your agreed property, debt, support or parenting terms for a defined document task
- Attending a hearing identified in the written agreement
Attorney-handled uncontested divorce (flat fee, quoted after a consultation)
- Drafting divorce documents reflecting your agreed property, debt, support and parenting terms
- Attending hearings in your agreed divorce within the agreed scope
- Preparing and responding to motions concerning your agreed divorce
- Phone calls about your agreed terms and divorce paperwork within the agreed scope
Usually outside the quoted fee
- Court filing costs, paid separately by you and not advanced by the firm
- Expert fees, paid separately by you and not advanced by the firm
- Service costs and evaluations, paid separately by you and not advanced by the firm
- Work outside the scope stated in your written agreement, which is discussed and confirmed in writing
Factors that move the total
The same case label can involve very different work. These factors shape the scope we quote.
Your attorney's role
A defined document task is different from having an attorney handle the divorce within an agreed scope. Both limited-scope work and attorney-handled uncontested divorce have flat fees quoted after a consultation, based on the agreed scope.
Property and debt terms
The details of your agreed property division and debt allocation affect the drafting and review involved. Prepare a clear list of what each spouse will receive and which debts each will address.
Parenting and support terms
Agreed parenting arrangements and financial support terms affect the documents your attorney prepares. Identify any details that still need discussion before requesting a quote.
Document readiness
Complete records and clearly stated agreements help define the work to be quoted. Missing information or revisions can change the work needed.
Changes to your agreement
If either spouse changes a term or a new disputed issue comes up, work outside the agreed scope is discussed and confirmed in writing.
Court work
The hearings and motions included in representation affect the scope of the flat-fee quote. Court filing costs remain separate from the attorney's fee.
Bring these to your consultation
- A summary of the terms you and your spouse have agreed on
- A list of assets and debts, with available supporting records
- Your agreed parenting and financial support terms, if applicable
- Any divorce documents already drafted or filed
- Questions about the attorney's role, payment structure and separate expenses
Uncontested divorce fees
Frequently asked questions
Pricing and process questions, answered in general terms.
How much does an attorney-handled uncontested divorce cost at the firm?
Attorney-handled uncontested divorce has a flat fee, with the amount quoted after a consultation. The quote reflects the agreed scope and the work needed to document your property, debt, support and parenting terms. Call 312-965-5618 for a quote. If you plan to handle your own uncontested divorce paperwork without an attorney appearing for you, Self Represented Documents is a separate alternative service, not attorney representation.
Does the firm offer a flat fee for uncontested divorce?
Yes, attorney-handled uncontested divorce has a flat fee for the work within the agreed scope, with the amount quoted after a consultation. Limited-scope work for a defined task also has a flat fee and is usually paid up front; in some cases, that fee can be paid in two installments. The written agreement confirms the fee, the covered work and separate expenses before the firm is engaged. Call 312-965-5618 for a quote.
Is Self Represented Documents the same as attorney representation?
The separate Self Represented Documents service for people handling their own uncontested divorce paperwork is $399. It does not include an attorney appearing for you. Attorney-handled uncontested divorce is a separate flat-fee service, and that amount is quoted after a consultation. Call 312-965-5618 for a quote.
What does a quote for your uncontested divorce cover?
The written agreement confirms the flat fee, the covered work and separate expenses before the firm is engaged. For limited-scope work, the quote covers the defined task named in the written agreement. For your uncontested matter, the scope identifies the work involved in documenting your agreed property, debt, support and parenting terms, as applicable. Court filing costs and expert fees are separate, paid by you and not advanced by the firm.
How do you request a quote?
Call 312-965-5618 for a quote and explain whether you want help with a defined task or an attorney to handle your uncontested divorce, both of which have flat fees quoted after a consultation. At the firm, the initial consultation is free for people seeking to hire an attorney. We focus only on family law and serve Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties. Prepare your agreed terms and available records so we can discuss the work your divorce needs.