Calculate Legal Aid hourly rates for Family Law matters, including children cases, care proceedings, domestic abuse and financial relief. View National and London rates by date.
This calculator is designed for solicitors and law firms undertaking Family Law work under the civil legal aid contract, including matters before the Family Court, Crown Court, and High Court. It supports work relating to children, financial relief, divorce, care proceedings, domestic abuse, and associated Family Law proceedings.
The calculator enables practitioners to accurately determine the correct hourly rates and fixed fees applicable to Family Law work, taking into account whether the work is carried out by senior or junior lawyers, and whether any panel membership uplifts apply. It also incorporates the built-in fixed fee codes used within the Family Law civil contract, helping firms apply the correct billing structure from the outset.
Rates are calculated automatically by reference to the selected date, with the option to display either National or London rates as required. The calculator is maintained by the Lawsyst team to ensure alignment with current Legal Aid Agency guidance, including updates to fee schemes and uplift provisions.
Feedback and suggestions for further development are welcome.