At Meggs Law, we believe every family deserves exceptional legal representation, regardless of financial circumstances. We offer innovative payment solutions and flexible financing options to make protecting your family’s future affordable and accessible.
Protecting Your Family Shouldn't Break Your Budget
Legal services are an investment in your family’s security and future. We’ve designed multiple payment options to ensure cost never prevents you from getting the quality representation your family deserves during life’s most important legal matters.
Payment Philosophy
Our Commitment to Accessible Legal Services
We understand that legal needs often arise during financially stressful times—divorce, adoption, estate planning, or long-term care crises. Our flexible payment approach ensures you can focus on your family’s needs, not financial stress.
Why We Offer Flexible Payment Options:
- Legal protection is a necessity, not a luxury
- Family crises shouldn’t create financial crises
- Quality representation should be accessible to all families
- Payment stress interferes with legal decision-making
- Every family’s financial situation is unique
- Long-term relationships matter more than immediate payment
Our Payment Promise:
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Multiple payment options for every budget
- Honest cost estimates and regular updates
- Flexible terms that work with your situation
- Quality representation regardless of payment method
- Respectful, judgment-free financial discussions
Family Law Payment Options
Family Law Services Payment Plans
Family law matters often involve significant emotional and financial stress. Our payment options are designed to reduce financial pressure while ensuring you receive excellent representation.
Divorce Payment Options:
Uncontested Divorce Packages:
- Flat-fee arrangements
- Potential Payment Plans with iQualify
- All-inclusive pricing with no surprise fees
- Includes high-level initial estate consultation
Contested Divorce Payment Plans:
- Initial retainer
- Monthly payment plans available for qualifying clients
- Sliding scale fees for qualifying clients
- Unbundled services for limited scope representation
- Emergency payment arrangements available
Child Custody Payment Options:
- Flat-fee uncontested custody arrangements available
- Contested custody retainer
- Monthly payment plans available for qualifying clients
- Guardian ad litem fee assistance
- Emergency custody payment plans
Adoption Payment Plans:
- Stepparent adoption flat-fee rates
- Relative adoption packages available
- Private adoption coordination available
- Payment plans for qualifying clients
- Adoption loan coordination assistance
- Grant and scholarship guidance
Estate Planning Payment Options
Estate Planning Investment Plans
Estate planning is an investment in your family’s future security. We offer various payment structures to make comprehensive planning accessible for every family.
Estate Planning Package Options:
Basic Estate Planning Package:
- Simple will and testament
- Durable power of attorney
- Healthcare power of attorney
- Advanced healthcare directives
- Payment plans available for qualifying clients
Comprehensive Estate Planning:
- Revocable living trust
- Pour-over will
- All power of attorney documents
- Trust funding and coordination
- Payment plans available for qualifying clients
Advanced Estate Planning:
- Complex trust structures
- Tax minimization strategies
- Business succession planning
- Multi-generational planning
- Payment plans available for qualifying clients
Medicaid Crisis Planning:
- Advance planning rates available
- Crisis planning rates available (Additional fees apply)
- Veterans benefits coordination
- Payment plans for qualifying clients
- Emergency payment arrangements
Financing Partnerships
Third-Party Financing Options
We’ve partnered with reputable financing companies to provide additional payment flexibility for families who need legal services but prefer extended payment terms.
Legal Financing Partners:
- LawPay financing solutions
- iQualify Lending Approved Partner
- Credit card processing available
Sliding Scale & Assistance Programs
Making Legal Services Accessible to All Families
We believe financial circumstances shouldn’t prevent families from receiving quality legal representation. Our assistance programs help qualifying families access needed legal services.
Sliding Scale Fee Program:
- Income-based fee reductions
- Family size considerations
- Unemployment and disability accommodations
- Single-parent family support
- Fixed-income senior discounts
- Documentation required for qualification
Qualification Guidelines and Pro Bono Guidelines:
- Household income below 300% of federal poverty level
- Demonstrated financial hardship
- Temporary financial difficulties
- Disability or medical expense burdens
- Recent job loss or income reduction
- Other extraordinary circumstances deemed appropriate by attorneys
- Limited pro bono cases for qualifying families
- Reduced fee arrangements for hardship cases
- Payment plan extensions for special circumstances
- Community service partnerships
- Legal aid coordination and referrals
Special Assistance Programs:
- Domestic violence survivor support
- Military family service discounts
- Adoption assistance for qualifying families
- Special needs family planning support
- LGBTQ+ family legal protection programs
Payment Methods & Processing
Convenient Payment Processing Options
We accept multiple payment methods and provide secure, convenient ways to manage your legal service payments.
Accepted Payment Methods:
- Cash and personal checks
- All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
- Debit cards and bank transfers
- Electronic fund transfers (ACH)
- Online payment portal access (via iQualify Lending)
- Automatic payment arrangements
- Money orders and cashier’s checks
Payment Security:
- Bank-level encryption and security
- PCI-compliant payment processing
- Secure client portal access
- Confidential financial information protection
- Regular security audits and updates
- IOLTA trust account compliance
Transparent Pricing Philosophy
No Surprises: Honest, Upfront Pricing
We believe in transparent pricing that allows families to make informed decisions about their legal representation without worrying about hidden fees or surprise costs.
Our Pricing Principles:
- Detailed cost estimates provided upfront
- Regular billing updates and communication
- No hidden fees or surprise charges
- Clear explanation of all costs and expenses
- Honest assessment of likely total investment
- Options presented for different service levels
What’s Included in Our Fees:
- Attorney consultation and strategy development
- Document preparation and review
- Court filing fees and administrative costs
- Client communication and updates
- Basic legal research and case preparation
- Settlement negotiation and mediation
- Follow-up services and document delivery
Additional Costs (When Applicable):
- Expert witness fees and court costs
- Extensive discovery and investigation
- Trial preparation and court appearances
- Third-party service provider fees
- Travel expenses for out-of-area cases
- Rush service and emergency fees
Cost Control Strategies:
- Efficient case management and preparation
- Technology-enhanced document preparation
- Streamlined processes and procedures
- Client cooperation and organization
- Early settlement and resolution focus
- Unbundled services for cost-conscious clients
Business & Estate Planning Packages
Comprehensive Planning Packages for Business Owners
Business owners have unique legal needs that require coordinated family and business planning. Our packages provide comprehensive protection at predictable costs.
Business Owner Estate Planning:
- Personal estate planning coordination
- Business succession planning
- Buy-sell agreement preparation
- Key person life insurance coordination
- Tax minimization strategies
- Family business governance
Package Pricing:
- Small business package pricing available
- Complex business planning pricing available
- Multi-generational planning available
- Payment plans available for qualifying clients
- Annual maintenance programs available
Professional Practice Planning:
- Medical professional planning
- Legal professional planning
- Financial advisor planning
- Real estate professional planning
- Professional liability coordination
- Succession and retirement planning
Consultation & Getting Started
Free Consultation: Understanding Your Options
Every family’s situation is unique. Our free consultation helps us understand your needs and explain payment options that work for your circumstances.
What to Expect in Your Free Consultation:
- Comprehensive review of your legal needs
- Discussion of available service options
- Detailed explanation of costs and fees
- Review of payment plans and financing options
- Assessment of sliding scale qualification
- Clear next steps and timeline
Preparing for Your Consultation:
- Gather relevant financial documents
- Prepare list of questions and concerns
- Consider your budget and payment preferences
- Bring spouse or family members if appropriate
- Think about your goals and priorities
- Be honest about financial circumstances
Getting Started Process:
- Schedule your free consultation
- Discuss your needs and payment options
- Choose the payment plan that works for you
- Sign engagement agreement and payment plan
- Begin working on your legal matters immediately
- Make payments according to your chosen schedule
Common Payment Questions
- Do you offer payment plans for all services?
- What financing options are available?
- How do I qualify for sliding scale fees?
- Can I pay with a credit card?
- What happens if I can’t make a payment?