There are different ways of funding a family law case: Fixed Fee: At Franklins Solicitors we charge a fixed fee for an initial consultation with one of our experienced family law professionals to discuss your matter in person or by virtual means. Hourly Rate: Upon formally instructing the firm, you will be charged the hourly rate of your designated family law professional whereby you will be billed usually once a month. Your bill will set out the work that the solicitor has undertaken on your matter. We will provide you with a formal estimate of your costs at the start of your matter within our client care documentation and we will keep that estimate under review as your matter progresses.