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=== 3. Lawyers === | === 3. Lawyers === | ||
All lawyers will expect an initial payment from their client. The amount of the initial retainer will vary depending on the lawyer’s hourly rate and his or her estimation of the complexity of the case. The cost of a simple, uncontested divorce begins at approximately $1,000 and up. Advise clients to use the Lawyer Referral Service (604) 687-3221 or 1-800-663-1919. The first half-hour will only cost $25, with the lawyer charging his or her standard rate thereafter. | All lawyers will expect an initial payment from their client. The amount of the initial retainer will vary depending on the lawyer’s hourly rate and his or her estimation of the complexity of the case. The cost of a simple, uncontested divorce begins at approximately $1,000 and up. Advise clients to use the [http://www.cbabc.org/for-the-public/lawyer-referral-service Lawyer Referral Service] (604) 687-3221 or 1-800-663-1919. The first half-hour will only cost $25, with the lawyer charging his or her standard rate thereafter. | ||
To minimize costs when retaining a lawyer, clients should be advised to: | To minimize costs when retaining a lawyer, clients should be advised to: | ||