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How much does a Lawyer cost?

  • R1000 – R3100/hour
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Family lawyer

  • R1300 – R3800/hour

Family lawyers handle a variety of legal issues within the realm of family law including marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, adoption, paternity, and guardianship. The cost often depends on the complexity of the case, the experience of the lawyer, and the duration of legal services required. Family lawyer costs range between R1300/hour and R3800/hour with an average of R2500/hour.

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Child custody lawyer

  • R1300 – R4400/hour

Child custody lawyers focus on disputes or agreements regarding the guardianship of a child. These costs depend heavily on the dispute's complexity, whether the case settles out of court, and the lawyer’s expertise. For a Child custody lawyer, expect to pay between R1300/hour and R4400/hour.

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Divorce lawyer

  • R1500 – R4400/hour

Divorce lawyers specialize in issues around the legal termination of a marriage, including alimony, division of assets, and child support. The costs can vary significantly based on whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, the assets involved, and if there are complex custody issues. The average cost to hire a Divorce lawyer is R2800/hour, or typically between R1500/hour and R4400/hour.

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Labour lawyer

  • R1300 – R3800/hour

Labour lawyers deal with employment-related issues such as unfair dismissals, labour disputes, and workplace policies. Their fees might be charged as a flat rate for specific services or hourly for ongoing consultations. The cost to hire a Labour lawyer typically runs from R1300/hour to R3800/hour, averaging at R1900/hour.

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Conveyancer (property lawyer)

  • R1900 – R3100/transaction

Conveyancers specialize in property transactions, handling all legal aspects concerning the buying and selling of property. Their fees often depend on the property value and specific transaction requirements. Conveyancer costs range between R1900/transaction and R3100/transaction with an average of R2500/transaction.

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Immigration lawyer

  • R1900 – R5000/hour

These lawyers assist with immigration issues, including visas, citizenship applications, and deportation cases. The cost largely depends on the complexity of the immigration matter. The average cost to hire a Immigration lawyer is R2800/hour, or typically between R1900/hour and R5000/hour.

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Criminal defense lawyer

  • R1900 – R5000/hour

The cost to hire a Criminal defense lawyer typically runs from R1900/hour to R5000/hour, averaging at R3100/hour.

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Estates, trusts, and wills

  • R1500 – R3800/consultation

Lawyers in this field assist with estate planning, including the drafting of wills, setting up trusts, and estate administration. Fees can be either flat-rate for specific documents or hourly for more complex estates. The cost of Estates, trusts, and wills typically runs from R1500/consultation to R3800/consultation, averaging at R2300/consultation.

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Commercial lawyer

  • R2500 – R6300/hour

Commercial lawyers handle legal issues related to business transactions including contracts, negotiations, and business compliance. Their fees depend on the complexity of the transactions, the size of the business involved, and the specific legal needs such as drafting, reviewing contracts, or dispute resolution. None costs range between R2500/hour and R6300/hour with an average of R4400/hour.

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Corporate lawyer

  • R3100 – R6900/hour

Corporate lawyers specialize in advising businesses on their legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations under corporate law. This includes assistance with incorporation, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law compliance. Costs can vary based on the scale of the business, the complexity of the legal matter, and whether the work is transactional or requires representation in court. Corporate lawyer costs range between R3100/hour and R6900/hour with an average of R5000/hour.

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Traffic violations and DUI lawyer

  • R1900 – R5000/hour

These lawyers handle cases involving traffic law violations such as speeding, running red lights, or driving under the influence (DUI). The final cost depends on the severity of the offense, the complexity of the case, and whether it goes to trial, which requires more extensive legal work. Traffic violations and DUI lawyer costs range between R1900/hour and R5000/hour with an average of R2800/hour.

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Data protection and privacy lawyer

  • R1900 – R5000/hour

Data lawyers specialize in laws related to the protection and privacy of data. They handle compliance with data protection regulations, breaches, and litigation. Costs can vary based on the scope of the compliance project, the duration of services required, and the specific legal challenges involved. On average, Data protection and privacy lawyers charge between R1900/hour and R5000/hour.

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Bankruptcy lawyer

  • R6300 – R19,000

Bankruptcy lawyers help individuals or businesses file for bankruptcy and navigate the associated legal proceedings. The cost is influenced by the type of bankruptcy filed (such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in international contexts), the complexity of the debtor's financial situation, and the lawyer's experience. The average cost is usually R13,000.

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General practice lawyer

  • R1000 – R3100/hour

General practice lawyers handle a variety of legal issues that do not necessarily fit into one legal specialty. They are typically more affordable and suitable for less complex legal matters. On average, General practice lawyers charge between R1000/hour and R3100/hour.

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Consultation for insurance claim

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Cape Town
  • What are you looking for?: Consultation
  • Price estimate: R2500

I want to get advise on 3rd party claim on my car. The car is a write-off and the insurance wants to only pay R44 on a car that has a retail value of R . The is cctv camera footage showing how the accident occurred , the other driver failed to yield at an intersection which lead to the collision.

Legal representation for property case

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Goodwood, Cape Town
  • What are you looking for?: Representation in court
  • Price estimate: R15,000

Good morning ! Hope you are doing good today? The issue I require legal assistance with is filling for ownership of the house and change the name of ownership to be mine instead of my ex wife’s name because she doesn’t stay with me anymore and I also have an appointment on the 9th of April at Goodwood Court ,I will also need a lawyer to be present there too

Conveyancing consultation for property

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: East London
  • What are you looking for?: Consultation
  • Price estimate: R12,000

I have a house that was bequeathed to me by my late parents when they were still alive. The title deed (reflects my name as the owner) still has names of my siblings who have their own houses. Although I already have a will reflecting my son as the future owner after my passing, I want to remove their names from the list of occupants.

Divorce legal document assistance

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Gqeberha
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents
  • What issue will the case address?: Divorce
  • Price estimate: R15,000

I was given divorce papers by my wife in January.I haven't signed them coz I wanted to address the two families letting them know what is happening.I also believe there's a third party involved since last year two times I caught her.She's very private with her phone.Soon will have family meeting with the elders.I just wanted to be ready with the law

General practice lawyer consultation

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents
  • Price estimate: R3500

I am trying to change my surname from to my stepfather's surname however home affairs is making it difficult for me saying I need my biological father's permission despite being a major person and it's causing me a lot of emotional distress because I do not have a relationship with my biological father nor do I wish to have one

Defensa penal por libertad condicional

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bryanston, Sandton
  • What are you looking for?: Representation in court
  • What criminal charges does this case address?: Probation or Parole offense
  • Price estimate: R35,000

My brother is in jail and he was sentenced 30 years and he is already served 15 years 9months. According to his sentence plan, he is due for parole, he's been in parole board for 4 times and they are giving him further profiles yet he has done all programmes skills and he has no internal charges, that will qualify him to be granted a date of release. His classification group is A. In the last parole meeting, they gave him a further profile due to that the psychologist hasn't submitted his report, he has his meeting with the psychologist in November , yet the issue now is that the report has not been submitted. We need a lawyer to intervene in order to speed up a process.

Divorce and court representation

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durbanville, Cape Town
  • What are you looking for?: Consultation, Representation in court
  • What issue will the case address?: Divorce
  • Price estimate: R30,000

Uncontested divorce, property currently in joint names to be transferred to wife. No bond and we have the title deed. Transfer to take place within 12 months of divorce unless an alternative option that ensures wife has absolute rights to home/property. No children (both over 40 years) . Settlement of monthly mainteanace still to be agrees

Criminal defense for domestic violence

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Hammanskraal
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents, Representation in court
  • What criminal charges does this case address?: Domestic violence
  • Price estimate: R20,000

I got served with a protection order for threats of kidnapping my child after I was denied access, also threatened to kill the mother of my child because she refused access of the child... I have all evidence that they denied me access over a period of 2 years before I snapped and started making threatsaAAA

Divorce legal document assistance

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Mamre, Cape Town
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents
  • What issue will the case address?: Divorce
  • Price estimate: R15,000

I want to divorce, im married with this man for 8 years ,he choose his nicetimes and friends over me and our children,don't want to work,I must work,hurting me over and over through his actions, im feeling like his slave,I need to provide for my kids and I need to look after him as well,I stopped fighting for my marriage im done,I gave him several chances, when he heard me with he's bad habits, im done.

Contested divorce representation

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Mossel Bay
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents, Consultation, Representation in court
  • What issue will the case address?: Divorce
  • Price estimate: R35,000

HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL - I need a Quote on a definite contested divorce. My husband is a very manipulative, dominant, aggressive narcissist. We have two children. I need to go about this in a subtle way, for fear of how he will re-act or what he might do. Please do not call me on my cellphone number as I might be in his company at the time. Rather correspond on email and then we can set a date and time for a call when necessary.