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Traditional Divorce Too Expensive? Model M&T is the Solution
The Problem with Traditional Representation
- Unpredictable Costs - Average contested divorce cost is now over $25,000 - PER SIDE!
- Nickled-and-dimed for every telephone call or email
- Blank check - No cap on your total costs
- Lack of Communication - Hesitant to talk with your attorney because you're billed for every call/email
What is the Model M&T?
The Model M&T is the future of divorce. Unlike Traditional Representation (hourly billing), The Model M&T provides you a predictable price upfront with no hidden fees or surprise costs. The Model M&T includes 2 options: (1) monthly subscription plans with several tiers, and (2) flat fee plans.
Monthly Subscription Plans
With a Model M&T monthly subscription plan, you first select one of our monthly subscription options based on the complexity of your case. Next, you make a one-time initial payment to get your case started. After your initial payment, you make fixed monthly payments until your case ends. Scroll down to see our subscription options and prices
Flat Fee Plans
With a Model M&T flat fee plan, you can select one of
our monthly subscription options and opt to pay an upfront flat fee instead of
monthly payments. Here, you make a one-time upfront payment. That's it. No monthly
bills and no hidden fees. To assist you
in making your one-time upfront payment, we have financing available.
Model M&T Services
What Services does the Subscription Plan Cover?
Model M&T subscription option covers the following services and starts at $995 per month:
Contested Divorce, Contempt Actions, Child Custody Modification, Child Support Modification, Alimony Modification, Legitimation, Paternity, Grandparents' Custody & Visitation Rights, Adoption, and Post-Nuptial Agreement
What Services does the Flat Fee Plan Cover?
Model M&T's Flat Fee Plan covers the following services:
- Contested Divorces - Call for Pricing
- TPOs/Restraining Orders - $3500 Flat Fee
- Prenupts - $2500 Flat Fee
- Name Changes - $1499 Flat Fee
- Wills - Call for Pricing
Model M&T Options vs. Traditional Billing
Model M&T Flat Fee Plan
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Pay a one-time up-front flat fee to cover your case
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Attorney incentive to finish the case faster
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No monthly bills or hidden fees
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Total cost is known upfront and paid upfront
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Multiple affordable options for both simple cases and more complex cases
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Communication (emails, phone calls etc.) with attorney included at no extra cost
Model M&T Subscription
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Initial payment, then a set monthly fee until your case ends
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Attorney incentive to finish the case faster
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Set monthly fee so no billing disputes or hidden fees
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Initial payment amount and monthly payment amount known upfront
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Multiple affordable options for both simple cases and more complex cases
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Communication (emails, phone calls etc.) with attorney included at no extra cost
Traditional Hourly Billing
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Pay upfront retainer then unpredictable monthly bills
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Attorney incentive to drag case out and bill more hours
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Unpredictable monthly bills with amounts based on hours worked
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No way to know the total cost upfront since the cost is based on hours worked
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For highly complex and contested cases only. Not affordable for simple cases.
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All communication (emails, phone calls etc.) with the attorney is billed
FAQ - Questions about the Model M&T?
Q How does Model M&T Save me Money?
Model M&T saves you money compared to a traditional divorce or family law case. In a traditional family law case, you will make an initial payment (sometimes called a retainer), then you will receive monthly bills for all the work done on your case. Divorce lawyers typically cannot predict how much your divorce will cost upfront since they bill by the hour and they do not know how many hours it will take to resolve your case. This is also why so many family law and divorce cases end up costing $15,000 - $25,000 and beyond.
The Model M&T is a revolutionary new pricing
structure that resolves these issues by using our experience, size, and tools
to eliminate inefficiencies and provide a predictable upfront price. With the
Model M&T, you will be able to budget properly for your divorce because
you'll have a better idea what the costs will be. The Model M&T eliminates
uncomfortable billing disputes that commonly occur in traditional divorces.
Since you agreed to pay a set amount, there is no need for you to review
monthly bills from your lawyer and call them up to dispute what work has been
done and the cost of that work.
Q What is the difference between Model M&T Flat Fee plan and Model M&T Subscription plan?
With the Model M&T Flat Fee Plan,
you pay one upfront total cost for your divorce or family law case. No monthly
bills or hidden fees. When you call M&T about our flat fee plans, you can
select 1 of 4 options based on your budget and the complexity of your case. You
may also choose to finance your flat fee amount.
With the Model M&T Subscription Plan, you pay one upfront initial payment to get your case started. After that, you pay a fixed monthly fee until your case is resolved. No unpredictable monthly bills and hidden costs. The initial payment amount and fixed monthly fee are determined based on which option you chose for your case.
Q Do I get the Same Quality of Representation with Model M&T?
Yes! Just like with traditional representation, you
will be represented by one of our experienced family law lawyers. You will get
the same access to resources and our non-lawyer experts that you would have
received had you selected a traditional divorce.
Q Can I do no Money Down?
Yes! You can choose to put $0 down and finance your family law case. For our flat fee pricing model, with no kids, you can do no money down starting at $388 per month for 24 months. For our flat fee pricing model with kids, you can do no money down starting at $485 per month for 24 months. Please keep in mind, interest and approval for financing is subject to credit qualification. Click here to see if you qualify.
Q I have a Quick Divorce is Model M&T Right for me?
If you have a divorce that you think could be resolved relatively quickly, it may not make sense to go the flat fee route or the traditional divorce route. In this situation, a monthly payment plan where you make smaller monthly payments until your case is resolved would probably be the most cost-effective option. If your divorce case could be resolved relatively quickly, you would end up paying less over time than you would if you agreed to a flat fee divorce.
Q Does Model M&T Flat Fee Resolve my Case Faster?
Yes! As the client, your goal is likely for the lawyer to obtain a positive result as quickly as possible for the lowest cost. Unfortunately, in the traditional billable hours model, attorneys only make money when they bill for work on your case. This creates an incentive for the lawyer to take extra time to do certain tasks while spending more time arguing with the opposing counsel. This will often lead to cases dragging out. In Model M&T Flat Fee, you and your divorce lawyer will share the same goal. In a flat fee model, there is no incentive for the lawyer to spend more time doing unnecessary work, or fighting unnecessarily with the opposing party since the lawyer will not be paid for the additional work/time. Flat fee pricing models create an incentive for lawyers to resolve your case quickly while meeting your divorce goals.
Q What Options/Tiers are available for each Model M&T Plan?
For both Model M&T Plans, you have 4 options. 1) Essentials, 2) Essentials with Kids, 3) Pro, and 4) Partner. Each option has a different price point and each option contains its own package of services. The lower cost options (Essentials) include representation from an experienced M&T family law attorney and all necessary services for an affordable cost. The higher-level options (Pro & Partner) include representation from a highly experienced family law attorney or partner and all additional services needed for more complex cases. To learn more about what specifically is included in each plan please call (678) 879-9000 for a FREE no obligation telephone consultation.
Q What Family Law Services does the Model M&T Cover?
Under the Model M&T, there are two options
1) the Flat Fee Option, and 2) the Subscription Option. The Flat Fee Option
covers Contested Divorces, TPOs, Prenupts, Name Changes, and Wills. The
Subscription Option covers a variety of family law services like:
What's Included in the Model M&T?
Fixed Flat Fee Pricing available for all options - Call for options
Essentials (No Kids)
- Client Communication - 3 hours per month included
- Kids - Documents not necessary
- Financial Analysis - Essentials Only
- Discovery - 1 Essential Pre-Defined Set
- Temporary/Emergency Hearing - Not Included
Essentials (Kids)
- Client Communication - 3 hours per month included
- Kids - All necessary documents included
- Financial Analysis - Essentials + Child Support Worksheet
- Discovery - 1 Essential Pre-Defined Set
- Temporary/Emergency Hearing - Not Included
Model M&T Pro
- Client Communication - 5 hours per month included
- Kids - All necessary documents + Guardian Ad Litem included
- Financial Analysis - Advanced Financial Analysis
- Discovery - 1 Custom Discovery Set
- Temporary/Emergency Hearing - 1 Included
Model M&T Partner
- Client Communication - 5 hours per month included
- Kids - All necessary documents + Guardian Ad Litem included
- Financial Analysis - Advanced Financial Analysis
- Discovery - 1 Custom Discovery Set
- Temporary/Emergency Hearing - 1 Included
Why Choose Model M&T for Your Case?
Using 25+ years of experience with over 12,000 cases, we have reinvented how a case is handled from the ground up.
Price
Litigation Fundamentals Package
Talent to Task
Systems
Model M&T: How do I get Started?
Step 1 - Intake
First, schedule a free telephone consultation with one of our lawyers or call (678) 879-9000 now to get started. When you first contact us, our intake team will gather information about your case. After that, one our experienced family law attorneys will discuss solutions and pricing options. Whether it's a divorce or other family law issue, we have a solution for you.
Step 2 - Select Your Pricing Option
In traditional family law cases, you will be billed by the hour until the case resolves. Under the new Model M&T, you will have 2 pricing options. You can choose to pay a one-time flat fee for your divorce, or if you think your case will resolve quickly, you can choose a monthly subscription-based plan with predictable monthly costs going forward until your case ends.
Step 3 - Our Experienced Lawyers Resolve your Case
Once you select the Model M&T, you will be matched up with one of M&T's experienced attorneys based on your preference, location and issues in your
case. Under the Model M&T, the lawyer is not concerned with billing by the
hour so your lawyer instead focuses on meeting your goals, and resolving the case quickly for the price
you paid up front.
How Can We Afford To Do This?
The M&T Advantage
- Cost - We removed inefficiencies and streamlined the divorce process allowing us to lower costs
- Experience - We leverage our knowledge of handling over 12,000 cases and 25+ years of experience
- Size - 30+ attorneys, one of the largest divorce practices in the southeast
- Systems - We have built the tools to better analyze your case
- Technology - M&T has invested in technology to deliver the best results, every time