Fees
At Shariff Family Law, our fee structure is based on the needs of our clients. We offer range of feasible options for our clients to choose from.
Full Scope Representation
We do it all
Limited Scope Representation
We do some work, you do some work
Retaining a lawyer to resolve your matter from start to finish can get expensive which is why we offer limited scope services. Limited scope services are designed to provide you with the work you need. This means, you can retain a lawyer to represent you only on a specific portion of your matter, for instance, court appearances only, drafting one court application, draft an agreement, or respond to correspondence. You handle the rest of the work. The client is billed on an hourly basis for the time spent on the client’s file. A specific amount is required as a retainer.
Flat Fee Services
We offer flat fee billing for specific services like drafting agreements, drafting Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, and Personal Directive. We also offer flat fees for uncontested divorce package filing. A retainer is not required but a client is required to pay the agreed upon flat fee upfront before any work is commenced.
Legal Coaching
We work with you as you need us
Legal coaching is billed on an hourly basis. The client maintains substantial control over the legal expenses and client decides how much support a client requires from the coach.
Mediation Services
Cost effective, timely, and amicable resolution
We offer mediation services as a form of alternative dispute resolution to avoid Court. Hourly rate is charged and retainer is required.
Legal Aid Alberta
Contact Legal Aid to see if you qualify
We are Legal Aid Alberta’s roster lawyers and accept files through Legal Aid Alberta. If a client qualifies for a legal aid coverage, Legal Aid Alberta issues a certificate allowing a lawyer to represent the client at a significantly reduced hourly rate. The client is not required to provide retainer to our office. If a client qualifies for a legal aid coverage, the client may request to have Rahima Shariff as counsel of preference. Clients under legal aid coverage enjoy the same quality of service as offered to private clients.
Consultation
We offer 30 minutes free consultation (conditions apply). After 30 minutes, the lawyer’s regular hourly rate applies. All consultation are held in-person, over Zoom or telephone.