Evolution Divorce | Richmond, VA | Divorce, Custody Specialists
What is Pre-Agreed Pricing?
Divorce and child custody cases can be complicated and take months and sometimes years to complete. When you pay by the hour, you can’t help but watch the clock and wonder how much every meeting, phone call, or interaction will cost.
Evolution’s unique pre-agreed pricing structure establishes an agreed-upon price for your case up front, allowing you to focus on reaching the next phase of your life, your work, and your family – without having to worry about a future bill.
Your first meeting
First, we’ll sit down to discuss your needs. From there, I will determine what your case might look like, and set a price for your particular matter. Sometimes, this may require more than one meeting.
Determining the price
Instead of charging for my time, I bill for the value that I offer. I’ve handled hundreds of cases similar to yours, and have deep experience in the details of divorce and child custody.
To arrive at a price requires learning more about your situation and pulling from my knowledge. I may also foresee issues that could come down the road, changes that could cause the initial price to change. I will present and explain a price for my services within one to three business days of our last initial meeting, if not at the meeting itself.
Simple cases vs. Complex cases
In many cases, a separation agreement may handle all the legal requirements to separate. No court or judge necessary.
More complex divorce cases – spousal disagreements, abuse or abandonment, or financial complexities – will require more application of my knowledge and experience. Cases that go to court may require a different price than negotiating a separation agreement. Years of experience in family law give me a sense of how long your case will take and the potential issues associated with your particular matter.
What if things change?
In some cases, situations change for a number of reasons, particularly if your spouse or other parent wants to go to court and not negotiate an agreement. When significant changes to the original plan occur, whatever they may be, we may need to adjust course, which may require not only a change to the original plan but also to the original price.
You be the judge.
The Evolution Service Pledge
Evolution Divorce is committed to exceptional client service. If I don’t provide a high-level of service – good enough to earn your referral to others – then I will provide you with the opportunity to adjust your final payment.
What clients say about Evolution Divorce.
TESTIMONIALS
I needed help with a property settlement agreement in order to complete my divorce. I had already worked with two attorneys and neither were a good fit for me and my situation.
While the thought of seeking yet another lawyer was daunting and stressful, a divorce resource program recommended Evolution Divorce and I reached out to Chris.
From the beginning, Chris, Makiba and Kaelyn were very helpful. No matter how many questions I had about the process, they were patient and thoughtful and answered my questions thoroughly.
Besides the emotional toll, the cost of divorce weighed on me, particularly as my case took nearly three years from start to finish. I was facing single parenthood and drastic changes in my life after more than 20 years of marriage. However, Chris’s pre-agreed pricing system were vital in helping me get through those long years. That, plus Chris and his team treated me with respect.
We were prepared to go to court but with Chris’s help, my case was settled. Divorce is hard enough. It’s important to find someone who will fight for you while also helping you advocate for yourself.
I was referred to Evolution by another lawyer who thought Chris might be a good fit for my situation. I was looking to end an engagement and there were some legal circumstances that required the help of a lawyer.
Chris was incredibly patient with me. He answered all of my questions, sometimes multiple times, and walked me through the various scenarios of my case until I clearly understood all of my options and the potential outcomes. Once we settled on a strategy, Chris was in constant communication with me throughout the process. Even after we reached the end, he continued to follow up, to make sure I was happy with the results.
Chris's cost structure was a huge help. I knew exactly what his services would cost and what those fees included, and his fees were fair.
I came to Chris in 2020 when I decided to get a divorce. Finding the right attorney to represent me was important, but I didn’t know where to start. I asked trusted co-workers who had been through similar experiences if they could recommend a lawyer, and one of them who’d gone through a terrible divorce recommended Chris. After calling and talking with him, I decided to let him represent me.
My situation was pretty cut and dry – no unique circumstances. Yet Chris and his staff worked tirelessly to make me feel at ease. Chris was patient and he was willing to take the time to answer my questions and walk me through this process in a clear, concise manner. He and his team responded quickly when I needed them.
Best of all, Chris’s pre-agreed pricing gave me peace of mind. Even in divorce proceedings like mine, which were fairly straightforward, you’re not sure how the other person is going to respond and what costs may arise. I liked that Chris gauged costs up front so I knew how my wallet would be impacted.
My divorce was finalized, thanks to Chris. His and his team did a great job and I would highly recommend him to anyone facing divorce.
I contacted Chris to handle my divorce case. He and his staff very adroitly maneuvered through the process, and he kept me calm and assured during the litigation. At every step, Chris offered careful counsel and adept tactics. He took my questions seriously, and he thoroughly knew the particulars of Virginia family law and the courts we were working with.
Chris maintained a level-headed approach and methodically pursued the final goal of a suit for divorce, which was ultimately achieved. With the pre-agreed pricing, I knew what to expect financially, and honestly I got the divorce at a very reasonable cost. Chris' knowledge, focus, and availability were well worth the price.
I highly endorse and recommend Evolution Divorce.
I came to Chris to handle a legal case arising from a previous divorce agreement. The lawyer who originally represented me was no longer in private practice, so she recommended Chris as someone who has a similar approach and a similar sense of integrity. Chris was great. He was knowledgeable and easy to work with. He did right by me in every sense. Chris kept me focused on realistic outcomes and recommended a great mediator when I expressed that I hoped to stay out of a courtroom. Also, his paralegal Kaelyn is a gem — smart, professional and a delight to work with.
I liked the pre-agreed pricing, and Chris clearly explained how it worked. I’m a CPA/CFO, so the accounting nerd in me really appreciated it. Chris coached me through the process and lowered my anxiety by focusing on the facts and the law. This was the right approach because my outcome was a whisper away from the best possible result I had projected prior to starting the process. Chris is a terrific human being apart from being a great lawyer, and Kaelyn also contributed a lot to the outstanding outcome in my case.
