micheal@mrlegal.com 
613-231-7644Fees for legal sevices
“Good Advice, Reasonable Rates”
*(HST + Disbursements are additional)
Legal Aid Accepted
Michael Rappaport is an experienced family lawyer who provides legal services to members of the Family Law Centre on a reduced hourly rate with a free initial consultation.
Family Law
Uncontested divorce……………………..$650
Foreign Divorce Opinion Letter…………………………..$750
Basic cohabitation/ matrimonial agreement…………………..$3,000
Certificate of Independent Legal Advice (Basic)…………………$850
Basic Will………………..………$500
Mutual Wills for a Couple…………………………………$750
Powers of Attorney……………………………………….$100
Notarization (per signature)……………………………………..$75
Commission document…………………………………………..$25
Litigation
I provide a wide range of litigation services:
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Family Law, Wills and Estate Law, and Civil Litigation
Standard hourly rate………….$275
Wills & Estates
Basic will…………………………….$500
Basic will for a couple…………………………..$750
Power of attorney simple……………………………$100
Estates, administrations, estate litigation vary. Please call or email for flat rate quotes for Wills and Powers of Attorney
Additional Services
Notarization (per signature)……………………………………..$75
Commission document…………………………………………..$25
House or Office Visits
Ottawa area …………………………………………………….$0.50 per km
Payment Policy
A retainer is required before commencing work on your behalf, which is paid into trust. We then draw cheques on the retainer to pay out-of-pocket expenses made on your behalf and our fees.
Flexible Fees
For mediation and litigation, I charge hourly rates and provide reporting letters and detailed dockets. My hourly rates range from $150.00 per hour for low income clients, to $250.00 for members of the Family Law Centre, to $275.00 per hour. Although, I normally request a retainer for mediation and litigation files, I also offer payment plans and deferred billing for some family and estate files.