We provide fixed-fee family packages with a professional, efficient service, allowing you to move on as swiftly and painlessly as possible.
Jersey Divorce Aid – Fixed Fee Family Packages
Parslows has always been conscious of legal costs relating to divorce and associated proceedings. That’s why we were the first firm in Jersey to introduce fixed fee divorce packages.
Up to 1 April 2022 it had been possible to obtain a level of legal aid for divorce for much of the Jersey community. However, the recent changes to Legal Aid in Jersey has had a significant impact on this provision.
If you now require a divorce lawyer and your income is more than £33k per year and/or you have capital more than £50k, which includes equity in a property, you will no longer qualify for legal aid.
Regardless of your income, if you do not have children, you will also not be eligible for legal aid for a wide range of family law matters.
In response to these changes, Parslows has updated its range of fixed fee packages and introduced Jersey Divorce Aid.
One of the greatest concerns for people going through issues which effect their family is the costs that they will incur as a result of obtaining professional legal advice. Whilst, there has been a growth in the number of personal applicants submitting applications before the Family Court, people are often concerned as to whether they are disadvantaged because they do not wish to engage a lawyer due to the cost. As always, we aim to provide peace of mind in relation to costs at what can be a stressful time.
Petitioner - What is included in your fixed fee Jersey Divorce Aid package?
As a Petitioner, our fixed fee divorce service covers the following:
- initial meeting to obtain your instructions
- drafting of your divorce petition
- correspondence with the court and your spouse relating to the filing of your petition
- arranging service on your spouse or the co-respondent (please note that this does not include postage or the Viscount’s fee)
- drafting of your application to set down your divorce (to include drafting of the relevant affidavit, witnessing the swearing of your affidavit and filing of your application with the court)
- obtaining your Decree absolute from the Court
The above is on the basis that your application for divorce is not contested by your spouse. If your Divorce Petition was defended, our fixed fee package would not be applicable but we would provide you with an estimate of costs.
Petitioner - What is not included in your fixed fee Jersey Divorce Aid package?
Our fixed fee divorce service does not include:
- resolution of a divorce where the Respondent or a co-respondent decided to defend the divorce petition
- the resolution of financial matters (ancillary relief)
- the resolution of children matters
- issues relating to overseas elements of the divorce (including work involved in tracing your spouse)
- making changes to your divorce application after it has been filed with the Court
Respondent - What is included in your fixed fee Jersey Divorce Aid package?
As a Respondent our fixed fee divorce service covers the following:
- initial meeting to obtain your instructions
- advising on the divorce process
- advising on the Petition and associated Court forms
- correspondence with the Court and your spouse
The above is on the basis that you do not contest the Divorce Petition issued by your spouse. If you decide to defend the Divorce Petition, our fixed fee package would not be applicable but we would provide you with an estimate of costs
Respondent - What is not included in your fixed fee Jersey Divorce Aid package?
Our fixed fee divorce service does not include:
- resolution of a divorce where you or a co-respondent decided to defend the divorce petition
- the resolution of financial matters (ancillary relief)
- the resolution of children matters
- issues relating to overseas elements of the divorce (including work involved in tracing your spouse)
- making changes to your divorce forms after they have been filed with the Court
Do you offer a fixed fee Jersey Divorce Aid package for the resolution of financial matters (ancillary relief)?
If a case is dealt with amicable by both sides, a fixed fee is more likely to be achievable. It all depends upon the complexity of the case, the family assets involved and the opportunity for compromise without resorting to the Royal Court. Please contact us to discuss this further.
Do you offer a fixed fee Jersey Divorce Aid package for the resolution of children matters?
As with financial matters if a case can be dealt amicable by both sides, a fixed fee is more likely to be achievable. It all depends upon the complexity of the case and the opportunity for compromise. Please contact us to discuss this further.
Does Jersey Divorce Aid fee include Court fees?
Our Jersey Divorce Aid fee does not include Court fees and another associated disbursement. There are no court fees when you are the respondent.
If you are considering issuing divorce or civil partnership proceedings, please contact us for more information regarding our Petitioner fixed fee package.
If you have been served with divorce or civil dissolution proceedings we offer fixed fee packages tailored to the Respondent.
Jersey Divorce Aid is not ‘family law on the cheap’. The emphasis is on a professional, efficient, cost-effective service, allowing you to move on as swiftly and painlessly as possible. Our highly experienced family law solicitors are here to help and support you with any issue you may face.
