QUALITY SOLICITORS HARRIS WATERS SRA ID: 423402
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What we do Fixed fees

Progressive and modern, QualitySolicitors Harris Waters offer legal advice to individuals in and around Ilford, for whatever their life brings.

QualitySolicitors Harris Waters is a firm of Solicitors in Ilford and also part of a national network of law firms. 

You always get direct access to talk to your lawyer. We never hide behind our reception desk. The first time you talk to one of our legal experts is free. When we start work, we promise; no hidden costs. That means you'll never be surprised by an unexpected bill. Any questions we respond the same day. And we only use simple words. It is important you understand, so we don't confuse you with legal jargon.

At QualitySolicitors Harris Waters we believe in not only providing clear and professional advice, but also a clear payment structure in respect of our professional fees. In doing so, we are one of the first firm’s in the area to introduce fixed fees in respect of all areas of law carried out by QualitySolicitors Harris Waters.

By providing fixed fees in respect of our services we believe that this not only gives clients full details of our charges, but also puts them in control of their finances. Take a look at our Family Law Fixed Fees.

Should you wish to discuss any questions with regard to our fixed fees and our Clear Price Guarantee click here, or do not hesitate to contact one of our team.

 

 

Main Areas Covered

Personal

  • Administrative And Public Law

    • Health & Social Care
    • Regulatory Investigations & Enforcement
    • Social Housing

  • Children

    • Adoption
    • Change Of Name
    • Child Maintenance
    • Contact And Residence

  • Consumer

    • Financial Services
    • Goods And Services
    • Utilities

  • Conveyancing - Residential

    • Buying And Selling
    • General
    • Property Trusts
    • Remortgage And Equity Release

  • Debt And Bankruptcy

    • Debt

  • Employment

    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Employment Contracts
    • General
    • Grievance
    • Redundancy
    • TUPE
    • Tribunals

  • Family

    • Divorce And Separation
    • General
    • Marriage And Civil Partnerships

  • Landlord And Tenant

    • Residential Leases
    • Tenant Issues

  • Lasting Power Of Attorney

    • Court Of Protection
    • Epa
    • LPA

  • Litigation

    • Court Claims
    • General
    • Small Claims

  • Mental Health

    • Mental Health

  • Neighbour Disputes

    • Neighbour Disputes

  • Personal Injury

    • Accidents Abroad

  • Private Client

    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

  • Tax

    • Personal

  • Travel And Tourism

    • Travel And Tourism
Business

  • Commercial Litigation

    • Commercial Litigation

  • Commercial Property

    • Commercial Property

  • Debt

    • Debt Recovery

  • Employment

    • Disciplinary Procedures
    • Employment Tribunal
    • General Employment Issues
    • Grievance Procedures
    • Redundancy
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Staff Handbook
    • Tupe

  • Insolvency And Restructuring

    • Business

  • Landlord And Tenant

    • Commercial Leases

  • Litigation

    • Court Claims
    • General
    • Small Claims

  • Planning

    • Planning

Fixed Fee Services

£ 99.00 | Children - 1st Appointment | Level 1

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Initial advice on private law child issues, such as contact but where the problems are not involving children’s services.

What's included:

Initial advice on the issue and the options available to you

Letter confirming advice

What's not included:

Completing any forms

Dealing with any questions or letters from the other party or their representative

Filing any papers at court

Court Fees

Dealing with any questions or request for further information received from the other party

Attending any Court hearing  

 

 

£ 180.00 | Children - Proceedings assistance and advice | Level 2

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Where negotiations have not been successful in dealing with any private law Child law issues and an application to the Court is the next step, for example to deal with contact. This fixed fee would assist with completing the Court application forms. The Court will have expected the parties to have tried to settle matters through mediation if appropriate, prior to the application being made. 

What's included:

Initial meeting to discuss the issue and advise you on the available options

Completing the application forms on your behalf

Issuing the application at Court

What's not included:

Court Fees

Attendance at any hearing

Costs of travel to Court

Other professionals fees, such as a barrister

 

 

£ 1,140.00 | Children - Proceedings assistance and advice | Level 2

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Where an application is made to Court by you or the other parent under the Children Act over a private law child issue such as contact. This fixed fee would include all work from the First Appointment Hearing up to the Directions Hearing. You will be required to have attended Mediation, if appropriate prior to issuing the Court papers.

What's included:

Initial meeting to advise on the options available to you

All work involved from the First Appointment hearing to the Directions or Review Hearing

Correspondence and negotiating with the other parent to reach settlement, if possible 

Drafting/approving a proposed consent order, if agreement is reached

What's not included:

Court Fees

Representation at any Court hearing

Costs of travel to Court

Other professionals fees, such as a barrister for other hearing (separate from the instruction fee payable - see below)

If a barrister is needed there is an additional fee of £240 to instruct an appropriate barrister

 

 

£ 120.00 | Children - Pre-court Proceedings | Level 1

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Negotiating and referral to Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM).

What's included:

Initial meeting

Making referral to MIAM

Corresponding with the other side confirming MIAM referral

What's not included:

Preparatiuon of any agreement reached

Making an application to the Court following the MIAM

Court Fees

Attending any court hearings

 

 

£ 1,800.00 | Court Hearings in private child law matters - Preparation and representation at Final Hearing | Level 2

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Where an application has been made to Court by you or the other parent under the Children Act over a private law child issue such as contact. This fixed fee would include all work from the Directions Hearing up to the Final Hearing or Fact Finding Hearing. You will be required to have attended Mediation, if appropriate prior to issuing the Court papers.

What's included:

Initial meeting to advise on the options available to you

All work involved from the Directions or Review Hearing up to the Fact Finding Hearing or Final Hearing

Completing all steps set out in any Directions Order from the Court

Correspondence and negotiating with the other parent to reach settlement, if possible 

Drafting/approving a proposed consent order, if agreement is reached

What's not included:

Court Fees

Representation at any Court hearing

Costs of travel to Court

Other professionals fees, such as a barrister for other hearing (separate from the instruction fee payable - see below)

If a barrister is needed there is an additional fee of £240 to instruct an appropriate barrister  

 

 

£ 600.00 | Children - Children act | Level 2

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If you have reached agreement with the other parent regarding contact and other child related matters without the need to issue Court proceedings, your agreement can be set out in a Deed of Agreement which is legally binding upon you and the other parent. 

What's included:

Initial meeting with you to obtain the details of the agreement reached

Preparation of the agreement

Write to the other parent with the Deed for approval

Arrasnge for the Deed to be signed correctly

What's not included:

Any negotiation on the agreement reached

Any further advice on the Deed

Assistance and advice in the event the other parent does not comply with the Deed of Agreement

Court Fees

 

 

£ 540.00 | Divorce and Dissolution - Respondent Divorce | Level 1

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If you have received divorce papers, or dissolution of civil partnership papers, you are the Respondent.This fixed fee will enable you to obtain a divorce provided, it is undefended. It does not cover any work in relation to dealing with any financial matter or issues with children.

What's included:

Advice on the process and options available

Responding to Divorce Proceedings issued

Completion of the Acknowledgment of Service and filing with the Court

Notifying you of the key dates (Decree Nisi/Decree Absolute)

Sending you the Divorce Order

What's not included:

Court Fees (only payable by Respondent if you need to obtain the Decree Absolute)

Any negotiation or settlement of financial and property issues

Dealing with any child issues

Amending the divorce petition

Any costs associated with a contested divorce

 

 

£ 780.00 | Divorce and Dissolution - Petitioner Divorce | Level 2

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If you wish to start divorce proceedings or dissolve your civil partnership, you are the Petitioner. This fixed fee will enable you to issue the divorce and obtain a Decree Absolute (the final Order confirming the Divorce) provided, it is not contested, ie your spouse or civil partner also agrees to the divorce. It does not cover any work in relation to dealing with any financial matter or issues with children.

What's included:

An initial meeting with you

Preparation of the relevant court forms

Issuing the divorce at the Court

Obtaining the Decree Nisi

Applying for the Decree Absolute

What's not included:

Court Fees

Obtaining a copy marriage certificate if needed

Translation of any marriage certificate

Any negotiation or settlement of financial and property issues

Dealing with any child issues

Amending the divorce petition

Any costs associated with a contested divorce

 

 

£ 720.00 | Lasting Power of Attorney - Single Lasting Power of Attorney | Level 2

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Preparation of a single Lasting Power of Attorney for either Health and Welfare or Property and Financial Matters.  

What's included:

Meeting with you to discuss your requirements

Preparation of the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) that you require

Ensuring the necessary signatures are obtained to enable the LPA to be registered

Completion of the application to register the LPA

Registration of the LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian  

What's not included:

Registration fee x 1

 

 

£ 900.00 | Lasting Power of Attorney - Double - 2 LPAs | Level 2

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Preparation of two Lasting Powers of Attorney either one of each type (Health and Welfare & Property and Financial Matters) or for couples two of the same type of Lasting Power of Attorney.  

What's included:

Meeting with you to discuss your requirements

Preparation of the Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPA) that you require

Ensuring the necessary signatures are obtained to enable the LPAs to be registered

Completion of the application to register the LPAs

Registration of the LPAs with the Office of the Public Guardian  

What's not included:

Registration fees x 2

 

 

£ 780.00 | Children - Court Hearings in private child law matters | Level 2

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To represent you at the first hearing of a private child law case in Court. This fee does not operate in care proceedings matters. The First Conciliation hearing is the initial hearing.

What's included:

Representation at the First Conciliation hearing, attending as your legal advocate

Preparation of any Court Order if instructed by the Court during the hearing

What's not included:

Placing the lawyer on the Court record as your representative

Preparation of any documents for the Court proceedings

Any responsibility for complying with any Court directions, except preparation of a Court Order if required by the Court  

 

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£ 120.00 | Financial Issues - Court Proceedings | Level 1

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Financial Orders - Court Application

Where negotiation has been unsuccessful in dealing with a couples property and finances on divorce or dissolution, an application to the Court may be necessary. This fixed fee deals with the application to Court but not any negotiation or any hearings.

What's included:

Initial meeting to advice upon any options available

Preparing the application to the Court

Issuing the Court papers

What's not included:

Court Fees

Negotiation with the other party

Attendance at Court hearings

Other fees such as a surveyor or valuers fee or a barrister

 

 

£ 2,100.00 | Financial Issues - Court Proceedings | Level 2

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Financial Orders - Court Proceedings up to First Appointment Hearing

Once an application has been made to Court to deal with the property and finances of a couple on divorce or dissolution, there is a considerable amunt of preparation before the First Appointment hearing takes place. Financial disclosure by way of a Form E has to be completed which includes things such as property valuations as well as confirmation of pension values and savings. This fixed fee will enable all the necessary steps to be taken up to the First Appointment hearing. Negotiation can continue between the couple throughout any Court proceedings.

What's included:

Initial meeting to discuss what is required to complete the Form E (financial information form)

Completion of the necessary forms including Form E, Questionnaires and Replies to Questionnaires

Advice on any offers that could be considered to settle matters or that have been received

Correspondence with the other party or their representatives including disclosure of necessary documents and offers if applicable

What's not included:

Court Fees

Attendance at any hearings

Other fees such as valuations, barrister fees or surveyors

Preparation of any Consent Order if you manage to agree a settlement during negotiations

 

 

 

 

£ 2,400.00 | Financial Issues - Court Proceedings | Level 2

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Financial Orders - after First Appointment Hearing to Final Dispute Resolution Hearing.

Once the application has been made to Court to deal with the property and finances of a couple on divorce or dissolution and you have had the First Appointment Hearing there are further hearings that take place if the couple are unable to reach agreement through negotiation. Once financial disclosure has taken place, by way of a Form E then the couple should really be trying to agree a settlement. This fixed fee will enable negotiations to start or continue between the parties in the hope that a settlement can be agreed before the Financial Dispute Resolution hearing.

What's included:

Continued disclosure of any further financial information that becomes available or has been requested

Advice on any offers that could be made to try and settle matters or that have been received from the other party

Correspondence with the other party or their representatives including negotiation os any settlement proposals

What's not included:

Court Fees

Attendance at any hearings

Other fees such as valuations, barrister fees or surveyors

Preparation of any Consent Order if you manage to agree a settlement during negotiations

 

 

£ 2,160.00 | Financial Issues - Court Proceedings | Level 2

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Financial Orders - Final Hearing

If settlement has not been reached by negotiation throughout the Court proceedings then a Final Hearing will take place. The Court will then decide how your property and finances will be divided on your divorce or dissolution. The Court will make a final Order on the basis of the informatioin that they have from your Form E's and any other relevant information that has come forward during the Court process.

What's included:

Continued negotiation to try and reach settlement

Advice on any offers that could be made to try and settle matters or that have been received from the other party

Correspondence with the other party or their representatives including negotiation of any settlement proposals

Instruction of a barrister to represent you at the finanl hearing

Preparation of the final hearing bundles for the Court, if necessary

Complying with any previous Order made by the Court for further disclosure of financial information

What's not included:

Court Fees

Attendance at any hearings

Other fees such as valuations, barrister fees or surveyors

Preparation of any Consent Order if you manage to agree a settlement during negotiations

 

 

 

£ 780.00 | Financial Issues - Court Proceedings | Level 2

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Financial Orders - Court Representation at First Appointment Hearing

Representing you at the First Appointment hearing following an application to the Court to deal with the property and finances of a couple on divorce or dissolution where they have failed to reach agreement themselves.  

What's included:

Attendance and representation of you at the First Appointment hearing  

Advice on any proposed settlement received at the hearing

Preparation of any draft Consent Order at Court

What's not included:

Court Fees

Further or other hearings

Other expert fees including Barrister fees, if necessary

 

 

£ 1,140.00 | Financial Issues - Court Proceedings | Level 2

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Financial Orders - Court Representation at Dispute Resolution Hearing.

Dealing with negotiations and Financial Dispute Resolution hearing following failure to reach agreement after the First Appointment hearing, during Court proceedings to deal with the division of assets during divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership.  

What's included:

Advice on any proposed settlement received or to be made outside Court

Attendance and representation of you at the Financial Dispute Resolution hearing  

Preparation of any draft Consent Order if matters are agreed outside Court

What's not included:

Court Fees

Further or other hearings

Other expert fees including Barrister fees, if necessary

 

 

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