Fee Agreement – Flat Fee (Family Law)

1. Parties and Matter

• Law Firm: [FIRM NAME], [ADDRESS].
• Client: [CLIENT NAME], [ADDRESS].
• Matter: Limited-scope family law services for [UNCONTESTED DIVORCE / AGREEMENT REVIEW / MODIFICATION].

2. Scope of Flat Fee Services

The flat fee covers only the services listed below:
☐ Initial consultation (up to [NUMBER] hours)
☐ Drafting and filing of uncontested petition and supporting forms
☐ Preparation of stipulated parenting plan
☐ Preparation of marital settlement agreement
☐ One round of revisions

Services not listed are excluded and require a separate agreement.

3. Flat Fee Amount and Payment Schedule

• Total flat fee: $[AMOUNT].
• Payment terms:
• $[DEPOSIT] due upon signing.
• $[BALANCE] due upon [MILESTONE].

Flat fee is: ☐ earned upon receipt ☐ deposited into trust and earned as milestones are completed.

4. Costs and Expenses

Client is responsible for third-party costs, including filing fees, service fees, notary fees, and required classes. Costs are payable in advance or reimbursed within [NUMBER] days of invoice.

5. No Contested Litigation Included

This agreement does not include contested hearings, discovery, trial, or appeals. If the matter becomes contested, a new fee agreement will be required.

6. Client Responsibilities

Client agrees to provide complete and accurate information, respond promptly to requests, and attend required classes or hearings.

7. Termination

Client may terminate at any time. The Firm will refund any unearned portion of the flat fee, if applicable, minus the reasonable value of work performed and costs incurred, consistent with state rules.

8. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Fee disputes will be submitted to any required bar fee dispute program prior to litigation. This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE], venue in [COUNTY], [STATE].

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