Flat-Fee Representation in Contested Divorce and Custody Cases

 

For clients who want an experienced lawyer and transparent legal fees.

 

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You didn't plan for this.

 

But if you're facing a contested divorce or custody case, you're quickly learning that you have to make a lot of decisions. . .

 

. . . about your children, your finances, and your next court appearance  —  and the consequences of getting it wrong are massive.

 

You need experience in your corner. . . and you also need to know what that experience will cost you.

 

That's why we offer an alternative to the traditional retainer and hourly billing model.

 

 

How most divorce lawyers work.

 

Traditional family law representation usually starts with a five-figure retainer.

 

Then the clock starts.

You are billed for emails.

 

Phone calls.

 

Everything. . . whether or not it makes any progress in your case.

 

And sometimes for conversations you didn't even know were happening.

 

Then, you open the first invoice and scream into a pillow.

 

And the process repeats next month. . . and the month after that. . . and, well, you get the point.

 

That's a difficult way to navigate a contested divorce or custody case.

Think of the traditional retainer and hourly billing model like opening a restaurant menu and seeing that there are no prices listed next to the menu items.

 

And you're not selecting your own meal from the menu.  The chef is doing that for you.

And even though you can't see what she's cooking for you. . .

 

. . . you have to eat all of it.

Here, we'll tell you what you should order and when based on your circumstances.

 

You'll decide if you want to order what we recommend, you'll know the price in advance and you'll pay as you go.

 

 Hmmm. . . transparent pay-as-you-go pricing. . . the other chefs lawyers are definitely going to be mad at us.

 

We know.  You want to learn more.  So keep scrolling down.

 

Or maybe you're thinking "Yeah, you had me at transparent pricing" and you're ready to talk.

 

Now we know you're super smart -- just click this button.

 

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With decades of experience in family courts, here is what we know.

 

Family court is not a place where being the "better person" automatically wins.

 

It's not a place where the judge has time to hear every frustrating detail of your relationship.

 

And it's definitely not a place where being the loudest, angriest, or most offended person in the courtroom gives you an advantage.

 

Your case is built long before you walk into the courtroom.

 

It is built on:

  • the evidence that you gather and analyze;
  • the decisions you make;
  • the way you communicate -- inside and outside of the courthouse;
  • and how you present yourself to the judge.

 

That's why our job is not simply to "fight for you."

 

Our job is to build and execute a strategy that gets you results.

 

Here's how we do it.

 First, we Build Your Case.

 

A strong case doesn't magically appear when your hearing date arrives.

 

We identify the facts, evidence, documents, witnesses, and legal issues that actually matter.

 

We organize them.

 

We develop your position.

 

And we make sure your case tells a coherent story instead of looking like a pile of grievances.

We show you how to manage the conflict.

 

High-conflict co-parenting can consume your entire life if you let it.

 

Every text becomes an emergency.

 

Every email becomes evidence.

 

The weight of it slowly drains you until you want to throw up your hands and say "I just want it done."

 

We'll show you how to avoid that.

Then, we Negotiate Strategically.

 

Negotiation is not about being nice. . . or about being aggressive for the sake of being aggressive.

 

It's about understanding:

 

  • what you're really fighting about;
  • what your leverage is;
  • what your risks are;
  • when a compromise is smart—and when it isn't;
  • how to negotiate from a position of strength -- not fear.

 

Lawyers who know how to do that don't need to grandstand.  Their power is quiet, and everyone in the room can feel it.

We use the courtroom intentionally.

 

Succeeding in the courtroom means knowing:

 

  • what the judge needs to hear;
  • which evidence matters; and
  • what questions you're likely to face.

 

Because the family court judge does not need to hear your entire divorce story.

 

She needs to understand the problem, and the solution you're asking her to order.

 

We'll walk into the courtroom knowing exactly how to do that.

 

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What it costs and what you get.

 

If you hire us, you'll pay $725 per month for six months.

 

That gets you:

 

  • Personalized Legal Strategy.  Your case is not a template.  We base our advice on your specific circumstances, and give you access to the resources you need.

     

  • Customized Legal Documents. When documents are needed as part of your representation, they are prepared for your specific case.

     

  • Unlimited email access to your attorneys.  So you'll get the questions you need answered without worrying about your fees increasing each time you hit send.

 

  • Monthly One-on-One Video Conferences.  We'll connect face-to-virtual-face each month to make sure to discuss what matters the most to you.

 

  • If you choose to hire us to go to court with you, or attend a settlement meeting with you, you can do that for an additional flat fee that is disclosed to you in advance.

 

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Oh, you have questions before we talk?  Good.

 

Janie likes to say that she'd never make it as a chef, but family court is definitely her jam.

 

And chef-analogies aside, we take this work very seriously.

 

We know you do, too.  After all, this is your family -- there is a lot on the line.  So please. . . ask away.

What clients say. . . 

"I just want to send you a message giving you a sincere Thank You for all that you do. . .  You rock!" 

-Jamie

"Janie I just wanna say thank you so much.  I could not have gotten through this without you.  Your attention to detail, intuition, and legal advice are second to none.  Thank you so much!!" 

-Adam

"Thank you Janie. I appreciate your professionalism in your craft. . .
It was a pleasure to have met you and I am still very impressed with your program. If I have occasion to refer an attorney to anyone in the future I will not hesitate to refer them to you, in high regard."

-Deana

"The platform is not only excellent, it is absolutely invaluable for anybody without a law degree. . . By taking away the confusion, your videos enable your clients to better understand the legal end of divorce and what they can expect when going to court. . . You going through each procedure, step by step, has helped me tremendously!  . . . I highly recommend you to anyone contemplating divorce."

-Sigrid

"I've been celebrating since Thursday [day of final divorce hearing.]  Everything went great! It was quick and painless. Thank you SO much for everything. I truly appreciate your guidance and all of the content you created. It was super easy to follow and extremely helpful."

-Patricia

"Thank you so much for listening to me and doing everything you could to advocate for the kids and myself.  Today brought a great sense of relief.  I truly am thankful to you and honestly felt as though I was more than just a client to you.  Thank you again for helping me get through this very difficult time."

-Julie

"Thank you for all of your work with my case and the work that you put into the content available, it has been more helpful than I can express."

-Jason

”Thanks for everything.  You're great and we are so fortunate to have you as our attorney."

-Cindy

”Janie, I was so nervous walking into the courthouse today. When I said how happy I was you were there, it was an understatement.  Your organization and complete understanding of all the pieces of the puzzle provided not only a sense of relief but an appreciation.  I’m so happy you were recommended and I got to see first hand the reason why you were. You were absolutely incredible, quick on your feet and left me knowing I put my trust in the right person. "

-Melanie

Janie, u r the best! I am grateful for all you have done. You have navigated professionally  as well as with power and class thru this. . . You kept your cool and kept me in line that nothing has gone wrong.  I can never thank you enough for your patience. Forever grateful.

-Linda

"Everything is all finished.  Thank you again for your help.  Court was extremely easy because of how well you prepared me.”

-Tim

"Your course was very educational.  I had access to all the documents I needed in one convenient website.  . . You taught me to stand my ground and be my own boss. . . I already referred you to one of my friends.  Thanks again for the encouragement and guidance."

-Justin

"Thank you for representing me.  I really appreciate your support.  It was a pleasure to see you in action and getting things accomplished."

 

-Christy

"I have been meaning to email you just to thank you for everything... I really appreciate everything you did. I know it's your job, but I feel like you go above and beyond and I appreciate that."

 

-Julie

"I just want to say THANK YOU so much for the information and the way that you outline this process so that it is easy to understand. I don't know what I'd do without you."

 

-Harmony

"I am so grateful for your help, insight, advice, compassion, emotional intelligence, and the structure of your à la cart program.

 

I am quite convinced that I received better preparations, by far, than anyone else I saw in court, and it pained me to watch/listen as people tried to learn on-site and in the pressured context of court.

 

Yesterday went very smoothly. . . everything that you had prepared was precise and exactly what I needed."

 

-Dale

"I really don't think things would have gone this way, as I had always hoped they would, without your invaluable expertise and generous and wise guidance. You are a gift and a blessing and in this moment I am reminded again how very lucky I am to have met you."

 

-Mary

"Thank you very much for all you have done and continue to do for me.  You helped me through the most challenging event in my life thus far."

 

-Christy

"I am a 64 year old woman who was intimidated by the legal system and knew I needed help to proceed through my divorce. I found Janie online and became a Pay As You Go client and have never been happier. She has helped me through the entire process. Her videos are detailed, easy to follow and guided me through all the "legalese"  with the documents needed, the court process and the e-filing process. Her quick response to emails made me feel that I had easy, consistent and caring access to my legal team. I would highly recommend Janie to anyone, she's totally in your corner."

 

-Kelly

"I wanted you to know that we had our hearing this morning. It was quick, no issues and divorce granted.

Thanks again for all of your help through this sometimes very trying ordeal! But your guidance and patience made all the difference."

 

-Gail

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