Price Guide
How Much Does a Family Solicitor Really Cost?
Compare prices for 12 services across 343 UK locations. Data-driven pricing updated for .
National pricing
Family Solicitor Prices
National average prices. Select a city below for local pricing.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Custody / Arrangements | £2,000 | £5,000 | £15,000 | 3-12 months |
| Prenuptial Agreement | £900 | £1,500 | £3,000 | 4-8 weeks |
| Financial Settlement | £2,500 | £5,000 | £15,000 | 3-12 months |
| Domestic Violence Injunction | £1,000 | £2,000 | £4,000 | 1-4 weeks |
| Adoption Application | £2,000 | £4,000 | £8,000 | 6-18 months |
| Child Maintenance | £500 | £1,500 | £5,000 | 1-6 months |
| Cohabitation Agreement | £500 | £1,000 | £2,000 | 2-4 weeks |
| Mediation (Per Session) | £120 | £200 | £300 | 1-2 hours per session |
| Court Representation (Per Day) | £1,500 | £2,500 | £4,000 | 1 day |
| Legal Aid Assessment | £0 | £0 | £0 | 30-60 minutes |
| Consent Order | £300 | £700 | £1,500 | 4-8 weeks |
| Name Change Deed | £15 | £40 | £100 | 1-2 weeks |
Child Custody / Arrangements
Low
£2,000
Average
£5,000
High
£15,000
3-12 months
Prenuptial Agreement
Low
£900
Average
£1,500
High
£3,000
4-8 weeks
Financial Settlement
Low
£2,500
Average
£5,000
High
£15,000
3-12 months
Domestic Violence Injunction
Low
£1,000
Average
£2,000
High
£4,000
1-4 weeks
Adoption Application
Low
£2,000
Average
£4,000
High
£8,000
6-18 months
Child Maintenance
Low
£500
Average
£1,500
High
£5,000
1-6 months
Cohabitation Agreement
Low
£500
Average
£1,000
High
£2,000
2-4 weeks
Mediation (Per Session)
Low
£120
Average
£200
High
£300
1-2 hours per session
Court Representation (Per Day)
Low
£1,500
Average
£2,500
High
£4,000
1 day
Legal Aid Assessment
Low
£0
Average
£0
High
£0
30-60 minutes
Consent Order
Low
£300
Average
£700
High
£1,500
4-8 weeks
Name Change Deed
Low
£15
Average
£40
High
£100
1-2 weeks
Regional comparison
Child Custody / Arrangements by City
Average cost of child custody / arrangements across key UK cities.
Local pricing
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Overview
What Does a Family Solicitor Do?
A family solicitor provides professional services covering child custody, prenuptial agreements, financial settlements, injunctions and other family law matters. They cover a range of services from straightforward options to more complex, bespoke work. Choosing the right family solicitor ensures you get quality results and a professional experience.
You should hire a family solicitor whenever you need specialist expertise or professional-grade results. The right family solicitor brings experience, proper equipment, and industry knowledge that makes a real difference to the outcome.
Pricing for family solicitor services depends on the complexity of what you need, the options chosen, and where you live in the UK. Simpler services sit at the lower end of the scale, while more involved or premium options will be significantly more expensive. The prices on this page give you a realistic range for each type of service so you know what to expect before getting quotes.
When hiring a family solicitor, always get at least three quotes from different legal professionals. Read recent reviews and ask for references. Always check SRA registration and fee structures. A reputable family solicitor will be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and explain exactly what is included in their quote.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about family solicitor costs in the UK.