Pricing 1.0

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Chris Macturk

“For nearly 20 years I billed by the hour, leaving anxious clients asking: ‘How much will this cost?’ I often didn’t know. So instead of listening to me, clients watched the clock, stressed over rising fees, and it hindered open communication.

I knew there was a better way, so I created Evolution Divorce & Family Law in 2017. Our Pre-Agreed Pricing model gives clients the ability to take control of the cost of their case. It also gives us the time to build a deeper relationship with you.

This process, while difficult, is your journey toward more stability. Our pricing is designed to help you reach your goals — not based on how many hours we work. We believe legal costs should be transparent, predictable, and affordable.

With Pre-Agreed Pricing, we eliminate the anxiety around legal bills to focus on what truly matters—your life, and your children’s well-being. This approach fosters better relationships, frequent communication, and a shared focus on your long-term financial and personal goals. Let us take the uncertainty out of legal fees, so you can focus on moving forward with confidence.”

INITIAL CONSULTATION

Let’s meet. We’ll talk about goals, then look at pricing to help you reach them.

Before we can talk about costs, we need to understand your goals, look at options, and determine next steps. The initial consultation starts this process.

While other law firms may offer a lower initial retainer with hourly billing, they have less incentive to stop a rising price tag. In fact, the more contentious and drawn-out a case becomes — the more they earn. Not at Evolution, where our Pre-Agreed Pricing model aligns with your success.

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Once we look at the ways to achieve your goals, we’ll review options along with our recommendations on how to proceed— but the choice on what to do is yours.

Pre-Agreed Pricing benefits you with:

1. Predictability

You'll know the fullcost from the beginning, allowing for better financial planning during analready stressful time.

2. Open Communication

You can communicate freely throughout without fear of additional costs piling up.

3. A Focus on Resolution

Our goal is to achieve the best outcome for you, not to rack up billable hours.

4. No Surprises

Unlike hourly billing, where costs can quickly escalate, our upfront pricing means no shocking invoices.

5. Value-Based Service

We price based on the value we provide, not the time we spend. You're paying for results, not our time.

Types of Divorce in Virginia

In Virginia, divorce is broken into two types:

Uncontested Divorce (Separation Agreement)

An uncontested divorce means you and your spouse have agreed to separate and legally end your marriage through divorce.

The process requires living separate and apart for a specified period of time (6 months to a year, as required by Virginia law), and you both have to agree to resolve the matter without a court — which you can do with an attorney, mediator, financial advisors, or some combination of them.

An uncontested divorce:
• Keeps your personal matters out of court
• Means the parties agree to resolve their separation agreement without a judge
• Allows you to reach an agreement together, with the help of attorneys and other professionals as required

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Contested Divorce

If you and your spouse cannot agree to the terms of the divorce — or a partner is at fault through committing adultery, cruelty, abandonment, or other factors — the divorce may be contested.

Contested divorces require the local court to get involved and decide on how to end your marriage, divide assets, and dictate terms of child custody. While we try to avoid contested divorces, sometimes doing so is not possible.

A contested divorce:
• Is when the partners cannot agree on terms of the separation
• Requires the court to determine the outcome
• Often arises when one party is at fault through adultery, abandonment, cruelty, or imprisonment for a certain period of time

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Juvenile Court

For unmarried people who have children, or separated couples who are not yet divorced but living separately, sometimes a court needs to get involved when disputes arise to resolve issues involving kids. In Juvenile Court, you can file for custody and visitations, child support, or spousal support.

Let’s work together to get what’s best for your children.

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Pre-Agreed Pricing Ranges

Evolution’s Pre-Agreed Pricing is determined by our initial consultation, understanding your goals, and looking at options.We can get to specifics in our initial consultation, but here is a general range.

Uncontested Divorce

From $4,500 to $13,500 and up

Contested Divorce

From $7,000 to $35,000 and up

Keep in mind there may be fees for other specialists, if needed, like mediators, counselors and coaches, or financial professionals. But at Evolution, you will know our costs before work together.

Service-Level Enhancements

Because there are variables to every case, you may require additional layers of support, such as retirement division, specific needs for business owners, or mediation, or additional issues involving minor children, certain enhancements may be required. These will be outlined at the start of our representation.

The Evolution Service Pledge

While no lawyer can guarantee an outcome, at Evolution, we can guarantee a high level of client service. And if we do not provide that level — good enough to earn your referral to others — we will refund up to 25% of the price you have paid to that point.

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Q&A

Questions we often get about Separation and Divorce

Do I need an attorney for my case?

There is no law or requirement that you hire an attorney for a divorce. However, it is rare that a separating couple attempts this complex legal, financial, and emotional journey without an attorney, mediator, or other specialists. If you choose not to hire an attorney, keep in mind there are a significant number of considerations and legal documents that you will be left to manage on your own.

Do you need an attorney — or would a “mediator” do just fine?

If you and your spouse both agree to a civil and structured split, consider using a mediator. A divorce mediator is a neutral party who meets with both spouses, keeping your case out of court to develop a settlement agreement and end your marriage.However, you may still want to hire an attorney who can consult with your mediator. Evolution can serve as a mediator, but in doing so, we cannot also be your attorney.

What’s the difference between a separation agreement & a divorce?

The separation agreement outlines the division of your property, assets, and if you have young kids, how they will be cared for. It’s the map for how your lives will look going forward. A divorce is the legal step resulting in the final decree, signed by a judge, dissolving your marriage. In most cases, you need to separate before a divorce is possible.

What about my retirement and division of assets?

Houses, bank accounts… we will talk through strategies to sort out those kinds of assets, which is part of the process. For retirement accounts, which may be under your name or that of your spouse, a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is a legal document recognizing that you, your spouse or former spouse, child, or other dependent is entitled to receive a portion of the account owner's retirement plan assets. Some Pre-Agreed Pricing plans offer QDROs, or you can add them individually as a service-level enhancement.

What is a collaborative divorce?

A collaborative divorce is a way to end your marriage through cooperation and negotiation, where both parties and their lawyers agree not to go to court and instead work together to reach a mutually beneficial separation. The goal is to proceed respectfully and productively. It often involves coaches, financial advisors, and attorneys working together to preserve both parties and their children's dignity and interests. This approach can prevent going back to court to address additional concerns later in life.

Still have questions?

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Whether you’re facing change by your choosing or by force, Evolution can offer stability and certainty.

Meet Founder -
Chris Macturk

The Separation & Divorce Process