Costs & Fees
Divorce doesn't have to mean unpredictable legal bills or hidden costs. We provide transparent flat fees and structured mediation tiers so you can plan your future with financial clarity.
1. Initial Consultation Options
Choose the consultation format and level of attorney guidance right for your situation.
Virtual Consultation
With Brittany Vaz (Director of Client Services)
A confidential 60-minute virtual session via Zoom or phone. We walk you through the out-of-court divorce process, assess your options, review pricing, and outline your next steps.
- 60-minute Zoom or phone meeting
- Overview of Mediation & Collaborative options
- Transparent fee & process walkthrough
- Zero pressure & 100% confidential
In-Person Consultation
With Brittany Vaz (Director of Client Services)
An in-depth, face-to-face consultation at our RXR Plaza office in Uniondale, NY. Ideal if you prefer an in-person environment to discuss your situation in detail.
- 60-minute in-person session in Uniondale
- Detailed review of your divorce options
- Clear pricing & path forward roadmap
- In-person comfort & privacy
Virtual Legal Strategy Consultation
With Elizabeth (Liz) Vaz, Esq. (Founder & Managing Partner)
Direct strategy session with firm founder Liz Vaz, Esq. Held via Zoom, this high-level legal consultation focuses on complex marital assets, custody, and Collaborative roadmap planning.
- 1-on-1 strategy with Founder Liz Vaz, Esq.
- Deep-dive legal review of rights & options
- Custom roadmap for Collaborative or Mediated divorce
- Virtual convenience from anywhere in NY
2. Flat-Fee Mediation
Flat-fee divorce mediation options structured to fit your level of agreement and complexity.
Level One: Document Prep & Filing
The simplest, most affordable way to finalize your divorce.
For couples who already agree on all terms. We confirm details in a short meeting, then draft and e-file your documents.
Level Two: Formal Mediation
Guided sessions to resolve remaining issues with clarity and support.
For couples who need help finalizing agreements. Includes 3 one-hour sessions, MOU after each, and full drafting & filing.
Level Three: Integrated Mediation
Comprehensive support with trusted professionals for complex needs.
For couples who want added help. Includes 3 sessions, up to 4 hours with a CDFA/parenting coordinator, attorney review, and full drafting & filing.
3. Hourly Mediation
Flexible hourly mediation for couples with complex or open-ended issues.
$6,000 initial retainer
Our hourly mediation rate is $650 per hour and requires an initial $6,000 retainer. As work is completed on your matter, fees are billed in one-tenth-of-an-hour (six-minute) increments and deducted from your retainer. If the retainer is depleted before your mediation is complete, you will be asked to replenish it so work can continue. Because every mediation is different, we cannot predict or guarantee the total cost or how many, if any, retainer replenishments may be required. Once our work is complete, any unused portion of your retainer will be refunded to you.
4. Additional Services & Fees
Transparent pricing for Collaborative Divorce, agreement drafting, legal review, and QDRO preparation.
Collaborative Divorce
Retainer is replenished as needed. Any unused balance is refunded when our work is complete. These are Vaz Law fees only, other professionals involved in the Collaborative process may have separate retainers and fees that we cannot quote or guarantee.
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreement Drafting
Includes drafting plus one hour of review and edits when terms are already agreed upon and no mediation is needed. If mediation is needed to reach agreement on the terms first, the applicable hourly mediation pricing above applies before the $3,500 drafting fee.
Legal Review Services
This is a four-hour retainer. It is replenished if additional work is needed, and any unused balance is refunded when work is complete. This retainer is intentionally smaller than the Collaborative Divorce retainer, since a larger retainer typically isn't needed at this stage of the process.
5. QDRO Services
Specialized court orders for dividing retirement benefits.
QDRO Services: $2,000 Flat Fee
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a specialized court order that may be required to divide certain retirement benefits between spouses as part of a divorce.
Vaz Law does not draft QDROs in-house. When a QDRO is required, we work with an experienced outside QDRO Consultant who prepares the specialized order.
Our $2,000 flat fee per QDRO covers Vaz Law's work related to the QDRO process, including reviewing and incorporating the necessary retirement-division language into your divorce documents, coordinating the QDRO process, and handling the necessary Court filing. The additional fee for the QDRO Consultant is paid directly to the Consultant and may be about $1,000 per QDRO, although Vaz Law does not guarantee another professional's fees.
Please note: The $2,000 flat fee is separate from any other legal or mediation fees paid to Vaz Law. The outside QDRO professional will also charge a separate fee for preparing the QDRO, which is paid directly to that professional and is not included in Vaz Law's flat fee.
Have questions about pricing or payment options?
We believe financial clarity is the first step toward peace of mind. Contact our client services team or schedule an initial consultation to discuss your specific needs.