Starting services for an agreed or otherwise straightforward divorce after jurisdiction and document review.
- Initial facts and document review
- Preparation of the divorce filing
- Representation of one instructed party
Fees & engagement
Divorce Lawyer Fees in Tbilisi
We agree the services and fees in writing before work begins. Final fees depend on procedure, complexity, urgency, evidence and the number of hearings or connected issues.
Joint procedural coordination only where legally permissible, both spouses remain agreed and no conflict of interest exists.
- Joint document review
- Preparation of agreed divorce documents
- Coordination of the agreed procedure
What May Be Quoted Separately?
Court and registry charges, certified translation, notarization, apostille or legalization, couriers, valuation, expert work and unusual evidence collection are not automatically included. Contested divorce, custody, support and property litigation receive a case-specific proposal after the issues are understood.
Understanding the quotation
Compare the starting services
| Service or cost | One spouse, from €790 | Agreed procedure, from €1,190 |
|---|---|---|
| Initial facts and key documents | Review for the instructed spouse | Review for an agreed procedure |
| Divorce papers | Preparation of the agreed filing | Preparation and coordination of agreed documents |
| Representation | One instructed party | Joint assistance only where permissible and conflict checks allow it |
| Disputed children, support or assets | Quoted individually | Quoted individually; separate advice may be necessary |
| Court or registry fees and third-party charges | Additional where applicable | Additional where applicable |
| Hearings, appeals and enforcement | Coverage confirmed in the written proposal | Coverage confirmed in the written proposal |
Your first enquiry and consultation
You can begin by sending a short description of the matter and the countries involved. If a detailed consultation or a separate document review is needed, we confirm the fee before arranging it. The initial review included in a representation package should be distinguished from any separately booked advice.
Payment stages and additional work
The written proposal states the payment dates and whether the fee covers one stage or several. It should identify any advance payment, the work covered and when a further payment becomes due. A contested issue, an appeal or enforcement may require a separate agreement.
Ask whether the quoted total includes any applicable tax and how third-party costs will be paid. We confirm these details in the proposal rather than applying one payment schedule to every family case.
Official registration charges and court costs
The Public Service Development Agency currently lists GEL 60 for divorce registration and the certificate, with a five-working-day registration period for its administrative service. That charge is separate from a lawyer’s fee. It does not describe the cost or duration of a contested court case.
For litigation, the court charge depends on the claims submitted. A divorce claim, a property claim and a connected application may raise different cost questions. The quotation should identify the expected charges for the work proposed.
Legal references
Fees and related costs
What Determines the Legal Fee?
Procedure and disagreement
An agreed filing and contested proceedings require different preparation. Disputes about service, jurisdiction, children, finances or evidence can add submissions, hearings and negotiation stages.
Documents and countries
Foreign certificates, judgments and Powers of Attorney may require authentication and Georgian translation. Missing records or several connected jurisdictions can change the work needed before filing.
Urgency and case management
Immediate deadlines, protective applications, extensive correspondence or coordination with experts and foreign counsel may require a separate or additional services.
How the Engagement Is Confirmed
Begin by sending a concise chronology, the countries involved, the result you seek and copies of the most relevant documents. After an initial review, we identify assumptions, included work, exclusions and payment terms. Additional work is discussed when the case changes rather than being silently added.
Important Note About Joint Representation
The €1,190 starting price is not an offer to represent opposing interests. It applies only to a genuinely agreed divorce where joint procedural assistance is legally permissible and conflict checks are satisfied. If positions diverge, one or both spouses may need independent representation.
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