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Flat Fee or Hourly? Understanding Legal Costs Before You Sign

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Advocating for Dads, host Sophia Morales and family law attorney Jana K. Jones discuss the differences between flat fee and hourly billing in family law cases. Jana shares insights on why she exclusively uses flat fee and subscription-based models, helping fathers understand their legal cost options when seeking representation.

Key Timestamps:

00:00 - Show Introduction

00:45 - Basic differences between flat fee and hourly billing

02:25 - Why some attorneys prefer hourly billing

03:29 - Services covered under flat fee structure

04:25 - Jana's perspective on hourly billing vs. flat fee

05:58 - How to avoid unexpected legal costs

06:46 - Benefits of flat fee model for financial planning

07:45 - Advice for comparing legal fee structures

About the Show:

Advocating for Dads is a podcast focused on helping fathers navigate family law issues, including custody, divorce, and separation. The show features practical advice from experienced family law attorney Jana K. Jones, who has been serving fathers in North Carolina since 2009.

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13 episodes

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Advocating for Dads, host Sophia Morales and family law attorney Jana K. Jones discuss the differences between flat fee and hourly billing in family law cases. Jana shares insights on why she exclusively uses flat fee and subscription-based models, helping fathers understand their legal cost options when seeking representation.

Key Timestamps:

00:00 - Show Introduction

00:45 - Basic differences between flat fee and hourly billing

02:25 - Why some attorneys prefer hourly billing

03:29 - Services covered under flat fee structure

04:25 - Jana's perspective on hourly billing vs. flat fee

05:58 - How to avoid unexpected legal costs

06:46 - Benefits of flat fee model for financial planning

07:45 - Advice for comparing legal fee structures

About the Show:

Advocating for Dads is a podcast focused on helping fathers navigate family law issues, including custody, divorce, and separation. The show features practical advice from experienced family law attorney Jana K. Jones, who has been serving fathers in North Carolina since 2009.

  continue reading

13 episodes

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