Fixed Fees
At Goshen Solicitors, we are proud to offer proactive, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of legal services to our clients driven by professionalism, integrity and service excellence.
Kemi Obayelu is the Principal Solicitor and founder of Goshen Solicitors and has been qualified and practising in the UK for over 14 years. She holds a Master of law degree (LLM) in International Human Rights from Birmingham City University.
She has multi and cross-functional practice experience covering Family law and Immigration.
She also called to the Nigerian Bar as a qualified solicitor and barrister, with robust practice experience in criminal proceedings.
She is visiting lecturer in law at Birmingham City University (2018-2019) and Newman University (2021 to date)
Family Law
HOURLY RATES – FIXED FEES
Please be advised that this office operates on a fixed-fee basis. That means that when we take instructions from you to understand what needs to be done, we will offer you a fixed fee package based upon the number of hours of work we envisage in your matter.
To calculate that fixed fee, the rates to be applied are as follows:
- Principal/Solicitor – Kemi Obayelu – Charged at £275 per hour plus VAT (20%) (we will advise you if VAT is applicable)
- All other solicitors/Fee Earners, Lawyers, and Consultants – Charged at £200 per hour plus VAT (20%) (We will advise you if VAT is applicable)
| Service | Our Fee | VAT | Court Fees | Total |
| First consultation and case assessment (up to one hour) with a letter of advice £300 £60 NIL £360 | £200.00 | £40.00 | Nil | £240.00 |
| First consultation and case assessment (up to one hour) with a letter to an ex-partner | £300.00 | £60.00 | Nil | £360.00 |
| Separation | ||||
| Divorce/dissolution of civil partnership (petitioner – uncontested) | £1000.00 | £200.00 | £550.00 | £1,750.00 |
| Divorce/dissolution of civil partnership (respondent – uncontested) | £1000.00 | £200.00 | Nil | £1200.00 |
| Children | ||||
| Parental Responsibility Agreement | £500.00 | £100.00 | Nil | £600.00 |
| Shared Parenting Agreement | £600.00 | £120.00 | Nil | £720.00 |
| Representation at court | Costs to be agreed |
