Birmingham Divorce Fees | Alabama Divorce

     Most cases must be evaluated prior to quoting a fee; however, some of the attorney fees may be determined for certain cases depending on the circumstances.  When a flat fee is used, the only other money required from the client is a filing fee, which is set by the court and paid directly to the court, as well as any court reporter fees, paid directly to that court reporter. For a list of some of the set fees, see the chart below. All other fees not listed will be explained to you at the first free initial consultation as they depend on the complexity and nature of each individual case.

                                                                 ALABAMA DIVORCE

One of the most common questions we hear is "How much does it cost to get a divorce in Alabama?". We realize how expensive hiring an attorney can be, especially when dealing with something like divorce; therefore, we make it easier on our clients by taking the guess work out of most legal fees. Our fees for an Alabama Divorce are listed below. Naturally, there is more involved with a contested divorce such as extensive discovery, through questioning and depositions, in pursuit of a settlement as well as the possibility of going to trial. As such, the fees for an Alabama Contested/Negotiated Divorce are higher than those of an Alabama Uncontested Divorce where merely documentation is prepared at once. Regardless, we at The Rose Law Firm want you to know up front what to expect from such an emotional case. For further information, SEE CHART BELOW.

                                                            ALABAMA CHILD CUSTODY

     Alabama Child Custody cases are some of the most complex cases and should only be handled by an attorney experienced in this field. At The Rose Law Firm we have the experience you need on your side. Rarely, are child custody cases settled out of court due to their very nature. Most must be fought in trial.  At the first free initial consultation, Mrs. Rose will evaluate your particular case and set out for you in writing any and all fees that will be required for your situation.  Call or email me today to set up your free consultation and let us fight for you today.

                                                                  ALABAMA ADOPTION

     For an Alabama Adoption case, we charge a retainer fee.  For an Alabama Adoption, you need someone with the experience to prepare the necessary paperwork for your case.  Call us today to set up your free consultation and let us help you.   SEE CHART BELOW

                                                   ALABAMA CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION

                If you are owed child support and haven't been paid, you may be owed more than you think. In Alabama, arrearage is 12% per year; however, this does not mean a flat 12% on top of what is owed. It is a compound calculation calculated and added each month. If you are owed child support, call us today. We can help determine how much money you are owed and begin the fight to get that money to you. Whether you simply need an Alabama Child Support Modification or an Alabama Child Support Contempt proceeding, don't hesitate to call or email us today and let us begin fighting for you. Let us get you the money you deserve. SEE CHART BELOW

                                                                ALABAMA ANNULMENT

    Getting an Alabama Annulment is much more complex than obtaining a divorce. Unless specific requirements are met, the annulment will not be granted. Annulments typically are more expensive than a divorce due to the fact that most must be litigated in front of a Judge in order for the annulment to be granted.    SEE CHART BELOW

                                                                         OTHER CASES

     For the majority of other work we must evaluate the time and complexity involved to determine the fair pricing for your individual needs. Please call us at 205-323-1124 to set up your free appointment so that Mrs. Rose can evaluate your case and let you any and all costs prior to beginning work on your case or click here to email us and we will contact you within 24 hours Guaranteed.

                                                                           FEE CHART

You will be responsible for the following fees depending on your type of case:

Filing Fees: vary from $154.00 to $320.00, depending on your county of filing and the type of case. This is a fee required by the Court in order to process documentation.
Attorney Fees Hourly Rate: $175/hr
Retainer Fee: Nearly all attorneys require a retainer fee, this fee is an amount paid prior to working on your case. When your case is worked on, time is recorded, and the amount worked is deducted from this fee. If the amount of time on your particular case exceeds the retainer fee amount, you will be charged at the hourly rate with a bill being sent to you for any overage owed every two weeks. This fee is an up-front payment that entitles you to a certain number of work hours, based on the hourly rate listed above. This fee varies from case to case depending on circumstances, and is based on an estimated minimum number of hours required. If work done on your case exceeds this estimated minimum, you will be responsible for paying for any excess hours at the stated hourly rate. This retainer fee is used strictly towards attorney time.
Flat Fees: For a few of our cases, we choose to charge flat fees. This keeps things simpler for both of us and allows you, the paying client, to know upfront how much your case will cost, meaning you will not be surprised with a huge bill at the end of your case. All flat fees are strictly for attorney time. The only additional fees that have to be paid are any filing fees, paid directly to the court, as well as any court reporter fees, paid directly to the court reporter.
Other fees: Depending on your case, you may need experts, investigators, and other outside services depending on your case. Any cost for these outside services will be discussed prior to their help in your case as all fees for outside services are the direct responsibility of the client.

                                                                                           ATTORNEY FEES

                            SERVICES                                                                                       FEES/RETAINERS

                            Alabama Uncontested Divorce (no children)                                       $695 Retainer*
                            Alabama Uncontested Divorce (with children)                                    $795 Retainer*

                            Alabama Divorce (no children)                                                         $1800 Retainer
                            Alabama Divorce (with chlidren)                                                       $2800 Retainer
                            Alabama Separation                                                                       From $1000 **

                            Alabama Adoption                                                                        $1500 retainer **
                            Alabama Child Custody Modification                                               $3500 Retainer
                           Alabama Modification/Contempt/Child Support                                 $2500 retainer **
                           Alabama Annulment                                                                     $1500 Retainer
                           Alabama Will                                                                                From $600**
                           Alabama Prenuptial Agreement                                                      From $800**
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* Fee is merely for preparation of all required documents where both parties are in agreement as to divorce issues. All documentation is signed by both parties and filed in court at time of filing of complaint. If complaint must be filed separately from other required documentation or negotation is required, you are not eligible for this discounted fee. If a retainer is required due to non-eligibility, all work done and time spent on case will be deducted from retainer as outlined above. Call us today to see if you are eligible for this discounted flat fee.
**Price varies depending on complexity of issues.
If your type of case is not listed above, any fees will be discussed at your first free consultation.

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Fees above are only for services rendered by The Rose Law Firm, LLC. All filing fees, investigative services, court reporter fees, and extraordinary expenses must be paid directly to the particular party rendering service.

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                                                         ~OUR PROMISE TO YOU~
     At The Rose Law Firm we believe in being upfront and honest regarding any and all fees. It is our promise that you will know, in writing, any fees that you will be required to pay before we begin working on your case. Our number one goal is your satisfaction and we strive to meet that through being upfront and honest with you, the paying client.

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