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| Consult Type | Hop | Skip | Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $500 | $800* |
| Review of client intake form | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Consultation Length | 30 minutes | 60 minutes | 75 minutes |
| Document Review prior to the consultation | Minimal | 30 minutes | 45 minutes |
| Letter summarizing legal advice | No | No | Yes |
best value Savings of more than 30%. Greater than a $400 value! |
| Consult Type | Introductory | Detailed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 | $360 |
| What is this for? | Learn about the laws in British Columbia and how they may affect you if you move in with a new partner. This is ideal for someone starting a relationship and has little or no knowledge about family law. | Learn about the laws in British Columbia and how they may affect you if you move in with a new partner. This is ideal for someone who is in a new relationship and who knows a bit about family law and wants to know more details. |
| Consultation Length | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Review of Client intake form | Yes | Yes |
Please note that booking a consultation does not guarantee that Step By Step Law Corporation will be able to take on your case. Each case must be carefully reviewed to assess its complexity and unique circumstances before determining our ability to proceed. In particular, cases with a high likelihood of going to trial require substantial time, preparation, and resources, which may impact our ability to provide representation. Thank you for understanding our commitment to providing dedicated service to each client.
| AGREEMENT Type | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Independent Legal Advice for family agreements (co-habitation agreements, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, separation agreements). This is a flat rate where no revisions are required and everything is agreed upon. | Starting at $1000 |
| Separation agreement without children where both people agree. | Starting at $2500 |
| Separation agreement with children where both people agree. | Starting at $3500 |
| Co-habitation agreement where both people agree. | Starting at $2500 |
| Separation agreement without children where both people agree. | Starting at $2500 |
| Separation agreement without children where both people agree. | Starting at $3500 |
Desk order divorce with children.
$3,000 + disbursements
Desk order divorce without children.
$2,500 + disbursements
Hire a lawyer at their hourly rate or explore the flat rates for services that you might require for negotiations.
Child Support and/or Spousal Support Calculations including a 30-minute meeting to discuss the results.
$500
Property Division calculations including a 30-minute meeting to discuss the results.
Starting at $800
For calculations, the client is expected to provide the information to the lawyer in advance so that the lawyer can promptly begin the work. You and the lawyer will discuss this at your consultation.
Hire a lawyer at their hourly rate to prepare for and attend mediation with you.
If you are looking to hire a one of our lawyers as a mediator, please see the Mediation Fee page.
Attendance at Family Management Conference or a Family Settlement Conference in Provincial Court includes a meeting before, attendance via Microsoft Teams and a meeting after court.
$1,200
Attendance at Judicial Case Conference in Supreme Court includes a meeting before, attendance in person and a meeting after court
$2,000
If you are looking for a different type of Court Attendance, book a consultation and we can discuss the possibilities.
Prices may vary depending on the complexity and amount of documents to review or if you require any additional services such as calculating property division.
Notice of Family Claim or Counterclaim includes meeting with the client for instructions, draft for client to review, revisions and discussion about what is included.
$1,000
Response to Family Claim or Response to Counterclaim.
$400
Financial Statement either Provincial Court or Supreme Court – the client is required to provide all tax and income documents.
$600 to $1,250
Application for a Family Law Matter in Provincial Court.
$600
Affidavits
$350 per page
Review Court Documents
Check the consultation rates so that we can review your documents and provide you with advice and information based on what we read.
Ghost Letters where the lawyer writes for you, and you send the letter personally.
$350 per page
Legal Research Memo
Either pay at the lawyer’s hourly rate or for a flat fee starting at $1,200.
*taxes are extra
Taxes and some disbursements are extra. Pricing is subject to change without notice. Legal matters can be difficult to price as there are differences in complexity and client needs. If you have questions about specific pricing, please book a consultation to discuss your matter with a lawyer. The final price will be included in a service agreement between the client and lawyer which must be signed prior to the lawyer commencing any legal work.