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. For a list of some of the set fees, see the chart below, all other fees not listed will be explained to you at your 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 or 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 a custody 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 as most must be fought in trial. Due to this fact, don't gamble with who you use to fight your custody case, turn to a Birmingham Alabama child custody lawyer who can agressively fight for you. At the first free initial consultation, a custody attorney 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 today to set up your free consultation and let us fight for you.

                                                                  ALABAMA ADOPTION

     For an Alabama Adoption case, we charge a retainer fee. If you are pursuing an Alabama adoption, you need someone with the experience to prepare the necessary paperwork for your case.  As adoption law is purely statutory, you need someone with the experience to see your adoption case through. 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 accrues for each month that child support is not paid. If you are owed child support and have not been paid, call us to put our experience as a child support attorney to work for you. 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.  If you have a question about an Alabama annulment, contact us today for your free consultation with an experienced family law attorney. 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 and is separate from the retainer fee paid.
Attorneys 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.   An invoice is sent out every two weeks showing you the client the amount used from your retainer.  This retainer 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. Once your retainer has been used, a retainer replenishment will be due to be paid to your account at that time. I have found that family law clients like this process better than having to come up with a huge retainer fee up front that is required by so many others. Your retainer fee is used strictly towards time worked on your case by The Rose Law Firm, LLC.
Other fees: Depending on your case, you may need experts, investigators, and other outside services. 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.

                                                 ATTORNEYS FEES

SERVICES                                                                                       FEES/RETAINERS

Alabama Uncontested Divorce (no children)                                      $795 Retainer*
Alabama Uncontested Divorce (with children)                                    $895 Retainer*

Alabama Divorce (no children)                                                          $2000 Retainer
Alabama Divorce (with chlidren)                                                        $2800 Retainer
Alabama Separation                                                                          $1800 Retainer
Child Support                                                                                    $2000 Retainer
Alabama Adoption                                                                            $2000 Retainer **
Alabama Custody Modification                                                          $3500 Retainer
Alabama Visitation Modification                                                        $2500 Retainer
Contempt/Rule Nisi                                                                            $2500 Retainer **
Alabama Annulment                                                                          $2500 Retainer
Grandparent's rights $2000 Retainer
Guardianship                                                                                  $2000 Retainer
Paternity (Family Court)                                                                      $1800 Retainer
Alabama Will                                                                                      From $500**
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 an additional 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 retainer 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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     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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