You have two options for hiring me.

 

I'm going to help you choose the one that is best for you.

Option 1

 

Option 1 is the “traditional” retainer and hourly fee model of representation.

 

The "traditional" model is the one that you are likely familiar with if you have ever hired a lawyer for a court case.

 

If you hire me under Option 1, I will handle all matters related to the case for you, including :

 

  • court appearances

 

  • communications with the other party's attorney, and

 

  • drafting necessary documents, et cetera.

Under Option 1, you would pay me by the hour for the time that I spend on your case.

 

My hourly rate is $395.  Consequently, the total cost to you will be $395 multiplied by the number of hours that I spend on your case (plus some out-of-pocket expenses like filing fees.)

 

To hire me under Option 1, you would sign my Hourly Fee Agreement and pay me a retainer.

 

Think of a retainer as a down payment for the work that I am going to do.  I usually request a retainer for the first twenty-five (25) hours of my time (so, $9,875.)

 

This initial retainer is not an estimate of, or flat fee for, the entire case -- it's a down payment.

After you hire me under Option 1 and pay the retainer, you will receive an invoice monthly detailing what I have done, how much time it took and how the retainer is applied to your outstanding balance.

 

If the retainer is exhausted during the case, I will ask you for an additional retainer.  If there is any unused portion of the retainer at the conclusion of my representation, then I will return that portion to you.

Click here if you're ready to choose Option 1.

Option 2

Option 2 is to join my Pay-As-You-Go Membership.

 

Under Option 2, you do NOT pay me a retainer.  Instead, you hire me on a pay-as-you-go basis -- for instance, if you want to hire me to go to court with you, to attend a settlement meeting with you, or to draft any document for you.  You'll pay a flat fee for each individual task so you’ll know the total cost in advance.

 

For all of the other advice and guidance that you will need to handle the other steps on your own, I will charge you a flat monthly fee of $495. 

 

For that flat monthly fee, you get:

 

  • 24/7 access to the platform of instructional content (including videos and templates) that I've personally created that shows you what to do first, next and after that in your divorce or custody case.  And. .

 

  • You get ME personally monitoring your progress from the back end to make sure you're doing the right thing at the right time.  And. . . 

 

  • You get UNLIMITED email access to me (and I personally respond to your emails.)  And. . . 

 

  • You get access to weekly live workshops and office hours via Zoom.  And. . . 

 

  • You get a monthly twenty-minute private video conference with me.

Under Option 2, you are definitely doing more of the legwork yourself, AND. . .

 

you have tighter control over how much money you spend on attorneys’ fees.

 

I think tighter control is a good thing, so I always urge clients to use Option 2 (especially because -- under Option 2 --you can still hire me to complete additional tasks for you.)

So let's choose the Option that's right for you.

Option 1 -

 The Traditional Model

 

  • If you have more money than time

. . . or

  • You don't have a computer or easy access to one

. . . or

  • The thought of having to use a computer in your free time makes your skin crawl (and you're willing to pay someone else to do that for you)

 

. . . then Option 1 is better for you.

Option 2 -

 The Membership

 

  • You'd like to have more control over your legal fees

. . . or

  • You know there's a lot you can do on your own, as long as you have access to an experienced guide (I'm raising my hand right now.  I know -- you can't see me.)

 . . . or

  • You either have a computer or you have easy access to one.

 . . . then Option 2 is better for you.

What's Next?

1.  Enter your info below to let me know your choice.

2.  Click Submit.

3.  We'll get to work.

Still have Questions? Click here to email me.