Cost

Payment and Fees

Our Service Costs

Initial

Fees

Payment and Fees

The court decides who pays the GAL, Child Representative or Attorney for the Child.

The judge may:

Divide the cost between parents,
Assign one parent to pay more, or
Or appoint a free GAL or Child rep.

If a parent cannot afford the full fee, the court, GAL, or Child Representative may set up a payment plan or adjust the amount.

Our Service Costs

Chicago Advocate Legal uses a sliding scale to determine service costs, ensuring affordability based on each client’s income and household size.

Initial

Fees

Income Less Than $50k

- $0-$1500 upfront per parent depending on income and availability of grant funds.

Income $50k+

$1,500 upfront per parent

*These fees must be paid in full before services begin.*

Trials & Hearings

For a half-day hearing/trial (4 hours or less), the price ranges from $0 to $6000, depending on income and availability of grant funds.
For a full-day hearing/trial (over 4 hours), the price ranges from $0 to $10,000.00, depending on income and availability of grant funds.

Ongoing Monthly Fees

Income Less Than $50k

- Ongoing fee of $0-$375 per month, per parent depending on income and availability of grant funds.

Income $50k+

- Ongoing fee of $475 per month, per parent

Travel

Fees

For home visits, school visits, etc:

Chicago: $0-$275 depending on income and availability of grant funds.
Cook County: $0-$475 depending on income and availability of grant funds.
Collier Counties: $0-$675 depending on income and availability of grant funds.
Beyond the Collier Counties: $0-675+, depending on income and availability of grant funds.

Please note:

These are our fees, unless your case is appointed as pro bono or you are eligible for a lower fee.

If you have questions about what services are included or how your fees are calculated, please contact our staff for clarification. Office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays

Make an Appointment

Email me: Chlece Walker-Neal-Murray

Call: (312) 801-5918

*(it is better to make an appointment or send an email)

Office Address: 211 W. Wacker Dr. Suite 200b Chicago, IL 60606

*(please do not come to the office without an appointment)

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