The Flat Fee Divorce in Maryland: An Affordable Way to End Your Marriage 

Ending a marriage is already difficult. The last thing you need is the uncertainty of runaway legal fees or a dragged-out courtroom battle. That’s why Paré & Associates created the Flat Fee Divorces streamlined, affordable solution for Maryland couples who agree on the major issues.

We believe divorce doesn’t have to be financially or emotionally exhausting. Our flat-fee model helps you move forward with clarity, confidence, and dignity; without surprise costs or unnecessary delays.

Fighting is not included in the Flat Fee Divorce. If things get combative or drawn out, those additional legal expenses are separate and not covered under the flat fee. The flat fee only applies to cooperative, uncontested divorces

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What is The Flat Fee Divorce?

The Flat Fee Divorce is a streamlined divorce process designed to help couples finalize their divorce without unnecessary litigation or inflated legal fees. 

Our pricing is simple and transparent: 

$5,000: For divorces with no children

$7,500: For divorce with children 

 

Who is The Flat Fee Divorce Right For?

This process works best for spouses who: 

  • Agree to divide assets equally 
  • Are able to compromise and communicate 
  • Have a shared understanding of custody arrangements, if children are involved 
  • Are not driven by anger, resentment, or a desire to “win” the divorce 
  • Want to avoid court battles and legal drama 

It is not appropriate if there are: 

  • Concerns about hidden assets or financial misconduct 
  • Ongoing domestic violence or abuse
  • Substance abuse or significant mental health disorders 
  • Business valuation or asset disputes exceeding $3 million 
  • Parents who cannot agree on custody or child support 

 

What’s Included in The Flat Fee Divorce?

From start to finish,  the flat fee covers all the essential legal services you need to get divorced: 

  • Initial consultation and strategic planning 
  • Full preparation of: 
    • Divorce Complaint or Answer & Counter-Complain 
    • Long- form financial statement 
    • Discovery documents (interrogatories, requests for production) 
    • Guidance and coordination during the discovery phase 
    • Up to 1 hour consultation prior to any court hearing
    • The cost of trial if matter is not settled
    • Scheduling conference preparation and attorney attendance 
    • Strategy session to prepare for mediation 
    • Attorney attendance at up to two two-hour mediation sessions
    • Drafting and filing of your Martial Settlement Agreement 
    • Coordination of your uncontested divorce hearing 
    • Attorney preparation and attendance at your final court date 
    • Representation at mediation
    • Up to weekly 15-minute updates

If you have children, the flat fee also includes:

  • Creation of a detailed parenting plan
  • Preparation of a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet 
  • Up to 4 hours of custody and child support negotiations 

 

What’s Not Included? 

The flat fee does not include: 

  • Costs paid to the mediator (paid directly by clients to the court-appointed mediator)
  • Court filing fees
  • Contested issues that fall outside the flat fee scope, including:
    • Discovery disputes and motions to compel
    • Contempt motion
    • Complex financial investigations 
    • Domestic violence hearings or contempt motions 
    • Extensive or unpredictable communication needs (Any additional communication beyond what is included in the flat fee may be necessary, but will incur an additional charge.)
    • Litigated child custody cases 

If your divorce becomes contested or deviates from the streamlined path, those matters will be billed separately at the attorney’s regular hourly rate. We will always notify you first if this occurs. 

Why We Screen Cases Carefully

We want our flat fee divorce clients to succeed. To protect your time, money, and expectations, we screen out cases that are not a good fit. If there is significant animosity, complex legal issues, or a lack of cooperation, we will recommend a more traditional approach.

Is a Flat Fee Divorce Right for You?

If you and your spouse are aligned on the major issues and want to move forward efficiently, our Flat Fee Divorce process can help you end your marriage with clarity and dignity, not conflict.

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