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Legal fees loan
Solicitor and legal costs come at the worst times — divorce, probate, landlord disputes, employment tribunals. A Cash Train loan funds the legal help you need.
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What legal services cost
Typical legal fees in the UK
Initial solicitor consultation
£100–£300
Most solicitors offer a fixed-fee 30–60 minute initial consultation.
Divorce (uncontested)
£800–£2,500
Fixed-fee service for amicable divorces. Contested proceedings multiply costs quickly.
Probate / estate administration
£1,500–£4,000
Solicitor-handled probate for a standard estate.
Employment tribunal claim
£500–£3,000
Solicitor preparation costs. ACAS early conciliation is always worth trying first.
Loan options
Choose the right amount
Legal matters vary widely in complexity and cost. Choose a tier that covers your specific situation without over-borrowing — you can always apply for a further loan if proceedings extend.
Quick
£100–£500
1–3 months
Initial consultation, a filing fee, or a straightforward single-service cost.
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£500–£2,000
3–12 months
Divorce proceedings, probate, or sustained legal support over several months.
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£2,000–£5,000
6–24 months
Extended proceedings, contested matters, or multiple legal issues at once.
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Simple process
How it works
Apply online
Tell us how much you need and what it's for. No commitment, no credit check at this stage — takes 2 minutes.
Fast decision
complete your full application online. We aim to give you a decision quickly so you can instruct your solicitor without delay.
Money to your account
If approved, funds are transferred directly to your bank account. You pay your solicitor directly and repay us in fixed monthly instalments.
Common questions
Legal fees loan FAQs
Yes. Citizens Advice, LawWorks, and the Bar Pro Bono Unit offer free legal advice. Legal aid is available for some family law and criminal matters.
For personal injury and some employment cases, conditional fee arrangements mean you pay no legal fees unless you win. Ask your solicitor.
Legal matters often run longer than planned. Build a contingency into your initial budget.
Almost always yes for family and civil disputes. Mediation is faster, cheaper and preserves relationships better than adversarial proceedings.
Get the legal help you need.
Apply online — get a fast decision with fixed monthly payments.
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