A Japanese Law Firm (bengoshi)
Specializing in International Divorce & Custody cases, Tokyo Japan

Atago International
Law Office


Bureau Shimbashi #903, 5-7-13, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-0004

 

business Hours
10:00〜17:00
weekdays

Walking distances from
JR / Ginza Subway Line  Shimbashi Station: 6 minutes
Toei Asakusa Subway Line / Yurikamome Line 

Shimbashi Station: 6 minutes
Mita Subway Line  Onarimon/Uchisaiwaicho Station: 8 minutes
Hibiya Subway Line  Toranomon Hills Station: 10 minutes

LEGAL FEES

Legal consultation fee

Our office's legal consultation fees are as below.

  First time consultation Further consultations
For the individual
5000 yen + consumption tax
for every thirty (30) minutes
 
10,000 yen + consumption tax
for every thirty (30) minutes
For corporations 
or organizations
 
10,000 yen + consumption tax
for every thirty (30) minutes
20,000 yen + consumption tax
for every thirty (30) minutes

Divorce

Iinternational Divorce and Family Issues by Mediation, Negotiations

Services for Mediation (chotei) as the Plaintiff (moshitatenin) or for Mediation as the Defendant (aitegata), with service in the English language available.

In some cases matters can be handled through Negotiations Prior to Mediation ("Initiation of Action Fee in the Case of Negotiation" of 200,000 yen + consumption tax). Negotiations Prior to Mediation will depend upon the case being handled. Please feel free to ask us payment questions.

Initiation of Action fee 300,000 yen + tax

Professional Legal Service fee (Contingency fee)

300,000 yen + tax

Midterm-Fee

If the each case takes more than 6 months, mid-term retainer fee of 110,000 yen would be charged . The same amount would be added to the contingency fee. Please contact us for further information.

International Divorce and Family Issues by Lawsuit, Judgment of the Family Court

Fees are reduced for lawsuits and judgments of the Family Court in continuation of Divorce by Mediation. Initiation of Action fee in addition to fee paid by client for Divorce by Mediation is reduced to 100,000 + consumption tax.

Initiation of Action fee 400,000 yen + tax
Professional Legal Service fee (Contingency fee) 400,000 yen + tax

* in cases of child support, division of property, consolation money or marriage expenses, an additional Professional Service fee (contingency fee) will be added according to economic benefit accrued.

* in cases of child visitation and parental care awards, where there is a requirement for another application to the court separate from that of the Divorce by Mediation, the client will be required to pay a further Initiation of Action fee and Professional Service fee for Special Negotiations.
 

Midterm-Fee

If the each case takes more than 6 months, mid-term retainer fee of 110,000 yen would be charged for every 6 months. The same amount would be added to the contingency fee. Please contact us for further information.

Prenuptual agreements

Available in both English and Japanese language. Depending upon the complexity of the case and the volume of documentation necessary, the fee will be raised. 

Prenuptual agreement 200,000 yen + consumption tax~ 

Medical Malpractice

In medical malpractice cases, we proceed step-by-step:
Investigation (fact finding and research) → Negotiation → Lawsuit

Investigation (costs of investigation) 300,000 yen + consumption tax (no contingency fee)
Negotiation

Initiation of action fee: according to economic benefit accrued.

Fees incurred in the the case of an ADR or Court Mediation order
to be decided through negotiation with the client

Contingency fee: according to economic benefit accrued.

[Chart of fee to economic benefit accrued below]

 

Lawsuit

Initiation of action fee: according to economic benefit accrued.

[Chart of fee to economic benefit accrued below]

* In the case of case with previous payment of fees for Investigation or
Negotiation a possible reduction of the lawsuit Initiation of Action is
possible.

Contingency fee: according to economic benefit accrued.

[Chart of fee to economic benefit accrued. below]

❋ "Real expenses" will be charged in addition to the Initiation of Action fee. Example of a real expenses would be a cooperation payment to a physician providing professional help or the writing of a supporting medical opinion. If the amount of a "real expense" is projected to exceed 20,000 yen, the client will be alerted beforehand.

Traffic accident cases

Available in both English and Japanese language. Do not hesitate in seeking a consultation if you have any question about liability under the Japanese legal system.

Initiation of action fee

according to economic benefit client claims [Chart of fee to economic benefit below]

In a consultation, depending upon the facts of the case, the initiation of action fee 

may be reduced. Payment by installment may be possible, as well.

Contingency fee

according to economic benefit accrued.

[Chart of fee to economic benefit below]

Chart: amount of reward (economic value) JFBA standard chart

Percentages below are the attorney's fees based upon the economic benefit. This standard used to be adopted by
Japan Federal Bar Association (JFBA).
Consumption tax is charged on the attorney's fee. 

Economic benefit Basic Initial Fee Basic Contingency Fee
3 million yen and below 8% 16%

> 3 million yen
~ 30 million yen

5%+90,000 yen 10%+180,000 yen

> 30 million yen  
~ 300 million yen
 

3%+690,000 yen 6%+1,380,000 yen
> 300 million yen  2%+3,690,000 yen 4%+7,380,000 yen

 

The fees depend on the difficulty of each individual caseWe will explain your estimated fee during the consultation.

Legal consultation fee

Our office's legal consultation fees are as below.

We will provide legal consultations up to three times.

  First time consultation Further consultations
For the individual
5000 yen + consumption tax
for every thirty (30) minutes
 
10,000 yen + consumption tax
for every thirty (30) minutes
For corporations 
or organizations
 
10,000 yen + consumption tax
for every thirty (30) minutes
20,000 yen + consumption tax
for every thirty (30) minutes

inquiry

Contact

Inquiry form is available
24 hours a day.

OUR OFFICE

ADDRESS

Bureau Shimbashi #903,
5-7-13 Shimbashi, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-0004 JAPAN

ACCESS

JR / Ginza Subway Line
Shimbashi Station: 6 minutes


Toei Asakusa Subway Line
/ Yurikamome Line

Shimbashi Station: 6 minutes

Mita Subway Line
Onarimon/Uchisaiwaicho Station
: 7 minutes

Hibya Subway Line 
Toranomon Hills Station: 7 minutes

※Parking available
(Parking Meter)