Family Law

Any experience with Marble Law?

How many cases do you aim to bring in a year? I was running the numbers with the financial new year coming up and as a three attorney firm we have only opened 46 new cases this year. I thought we were… more

For those who have withdrawn from cases, what is the “enough is enough” point for you? I practice in multiple fields, with Family Law comprising about 25%. Of that 25%, 70% of them complain of being… more

How do I get out of a family law case that was more than anticipated? The hearing is October 24th and I feel like it’s not worth my time.

Just some food for thought. When I was going through my custody battles for 9 years my attorney shared with me that his clients would often seem calm cool and collected in the office but once in court the other side kn… more

Hey all!

I’m a new lawyer and am having trouble closing the deal after initial consultations. I feel I am at a disadvantage as my firm does free initial consults and I am the lawyer with the lowest hou… more

I’m a Cali attorney. How do you all deal with the lack of professionalism and cattiness in family law? I’m not overwhelmed with my cases but I find it difficult negotiating with attorneys that believe… more

Do you bill for the time spent drafting a DISengagement letter?

Do you bill for the time spent drafting a detailed custom engagement letter?

How do I handle clients who nitpick every single thing and think anything that doesn’t go exactly their way is a loose?

Every year a family member’s ex-spouse comes back to try to alter a sharing agreement they agreed to previously entered (last one was even done with guardian ad litem interviews in the mix) - costing … more

Is it reasonable for family law clients to wait 24 hours before returning their phone call?

Question regarding Abstract of Judgment in family law in CA.

Client has multiple court orders regarding the same case. There are two current abstract of judgments.

Is the correct process to file anothe… more

What do you do when clients do not pay their retainers on time after asking them 4 times?

Opposing counsel has not okayed the judgment I sent for review. The day to file was today. Will I be in contempt?

What are the best training courses for Jr Paralegals to advance their writing and knowledge of family law?

Looking for some helpful tools, videos, tutorials or templates for PDODs & dissomaster. Preferably MCLE approved if training videos. Any help is appreciated! Thank you!

Looking for thoughts on who keeps the engagement ring when the engagement is broken off, and the engagement ring is financed under the recipient’s name. Curious to know if the fact that the ring was f… more

Why does this area of law attract everyone wanting a handout. Im so over feeling sorry for people financially!

Family law attorneys in the Kenner/Metairie/New Orleans area:
What is your billable hour requirement and what is the average salary for an attorney with 4 years experience?

Other family law attorneys, what is your billable requirement? How many PTO days do you get? What is a good salary range for someone with 1.5 years of experience in family law in the Bay Area?

Family lawyers at reputable firms in south Florida or other comparable market - trying to determine what is fair compensation. What is your current hourly rate, pay (salary plus bonus), and how many … more

What do you do in a situation where you run out of money in a family law case but you have a deadline? Also, I do not think they will replenish the money.

Pros and cons to going solo?

I have a young child with health issues and I’ve been practicing fam for 4 years. I’m tired of navigating office politics and partners that just throw you in a hearing because they’r… more

Can you withdrawl from a case on the basis your client wants to go agaisnt your legal advice?

Client has a hearing on August 8th and has not even paid me enough yet to cover filing fees. Is it too late to withdrawal?

Does anyone know about Modern Family Law? What does the culture look like?

Associates in family law:

Do you get paid a bonus and what percentage of your salary is it?

I got an inheritance tax to pay off but I couldn't figure out why the country incharge won't stop adding the charges all time when it's be delayed by me in making it completed should I jus… more

AITA: I hate losing, but when I figure out I have the bad client— and they stretched the truth so far it broke— I’m alright with it. I did the best I could with what I had. And I have a paper trail of… more

In the south what is everyone charging for a flat fee divorce and child custody?

What is everyone’s strategy for feeling out potentially crazy clients? Today I had a client keep me on the phone for an hour regarding a protective order. After the phone call I couldn’t get over the … more

I wish people knew you don’t have to care to be a good lawyer

CA attorneys:
Is there case law supporting a request for permanent spousal support to be determined at trial before assets have been divided?

Asking this out of sheer curiosity…. Those of you working in a rural community or counties with 100k people or less, what are you billing per hour? Are you charging consultation fees?