Initial Consultation
The consultation fee for family law cases, such as divorce, custody and visitation, and for other
civil cases, such as a business or contract dispute, is $150.00 for the hour appointment. There is
no consultation fee for criminal matters or traffic offenses.
Retaining the Law Office of Thomas B. Dance, P.C. to represent you.
Depending on the type of case, Fredericksburg Divorce and Custody Attorney Thomas B. Dance,
Esq. will be able to represent you in your case on a "flat fee" or on an "hourly" basis.
Flat Fee Cases: Spotsylvania family law attorney Thomas B. Dance, Esq. is able to offer a flat
fee, which is a one-time payment, for the following types of cases: uncontested divorces (subject
to certain requirements), name changes, protective orders, business formation, the preparation
of business documents, serving as a registered agent for the business, all criminal cases and
traffic offenses, last will & testaments, advance medial directives, durable power of attorney, and
medical power of attorney. All filing fees required by the court and any service fees will be an
additional cost that will be discussed and identified during the initial consultation.
"Hourly" Matters: A contested divorce, negotiated separation agreement and uncontested
divorce, custody, visitation and support cases, enforcement of separation agreements and court
orders, and litigated business disputes are considered "hourly" matters. In order to hire Stafford
County Family Law Attorney Thomas B. Dance, Esq., an advance on fee payment (also known
as a retainer) is placed on deposit with the firm and held in trust. Billing invoices are provided to
the client on a monthly basis which illustrate the legal services that were performed on behalf of
the client and the associated payment. During the case, additional advance on fee deposits may
be requested if the funds in the client's trust account fall below the minimum balance required
as stated in the client's employment agreement. Advance on fee deposits can range between
$1,800 and $10,000 depending on the type of case, the facts of the case, and the complexity of
the matter. Because everyone's case is different, the advance on fee deposit will be quoted to the
client at the conclusion of the initial consultation.
Contact Fredericksburg Family Law Attorney Thomas B. Dance, Esq. today at 540-548-3463 to
schedule your initial consultation.