Our Fees
Hiring a good solicitor shouldn’t add to your stress. At Hanna Lawyers, we do not take fees upfront into trust and provide you with a disclosure of our estimated legal costs that are accurate and based on our experience.
There are two ways solicitors charge: fixed fees and billing for the actual time spent on a matter. Our fixed-fee pricing ensures that you don’t have to worry about hidden fees, and the quote we provide at the outset of your matter is inclusive of all legal costs. We offer fixed-fee pricing in some areas of law, including:
- Family Law, including Divorce
- Guilty pleas in Criminal Law matters, including Drink Driving (PCA) and Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO)
- Property Law including Conveyancing, Sale and Purchase of business and Retail/Commercial Leases
In litigation matters, including civil claims and family law disputes, we charge based on the actual time spent on your file. Our rates vary depending on the solicitor's level of experience. We also offer an initial consultation, free of charge, to assess your claim and provide clear advice on the most appropriate pathway. You may be surprised to hear that if we believe your legal fees will outweigh the benefit of pursuing a claim, we will tell you before you engage our services.
When billing for time, like most solicitors, we charge in six (6) minute increments. However, we keep costs fair by grouping small tasks together to ensure fees remain reasonable. We also offer a pay-as-you-go option with interim bills to help you manage your legal costs. Where your money is tied up in an asset, we will work with you to defer payment where appropriate.
Please
contact us if you have any questions about fees. Check out some of our fixed-fee prices below.
FIXED FEE SIMPLE CONVEYANCE
Standard contract
$1,400 + GST
Plus disbursements,
Pest & Building / Strata report
FIXED FEE ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Simple Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian
$300 + GST each
50% discount applies for the second person in a couple provided the documents are generally similar
FIXED FEE FAMILY LAW DIVORCE
Simple Divorce
(no children under 18 or complicating factors)
$1,200 + GST