Family Law

How would one calculate child support when there is an adoption stipend being received? I have an attorney arguing it should be included as income for calculating support and I have another attorney o… more

What can I transition to doing after 5 years of exclusive family law practice and don’t want to transition to a litigation role in a different practice. Ideally would get out of law altogether but nee… more

Feeling so burnt out lately. Specifically, dealing with clients. I’m just completely exhausted with having to solve everyone’s problems, make decisions for people at the drop of a hat, managing expe… more

What’s a good starting salary for a newer attorney? I’ve never worked anywhere but in the public sector (even before becoming an attorney). I currently clerk for a judge and now am up to $44k as of Ju… more

Anyone successfully eave family law and the practice of law as whole successfully. Desperately want to get out but feel trapped.

Someone please tell me if I am crazy. I am at a family law firm with approximately 25 attorneys. I previously worked at small shops where I essentially handled everything myself with no support staff.… more

Is it ever too early to make partner? I left a senior associate position after 2.5 years as I was miserable. I’m coming up on 2 years with a solo, who approached me about my interest in partnership. I… more

I’m a second year associate at a small, but reputable firm. My caseload is almost entirely made up of clients who were referred to one of the partners but the partners are too busy so I end up taking … more

Do partners in other small firms often communicate through a paralegal & task the associate with signing a motion/stipulation to modify allocation of parental responsibilities? My boss is out and … more

Hi family law attorneys! I am a divorce attorney and founder of a legal tech startup, and we are looking for advisors (specifically family law attys) in the following states: NY, NJ, RI, PA, WA, FL. W… more

I’m posting this here instead of my usual Big Law bowl because I’m guessing there are people here who will understand. I just need to vent. I am married to a wonderful man who has a young son. My husb… more

My firm requires only 1650 but I still struggle to meet it. This is compounded by the hell of dealing w/clients complaining every month for explanations, credits, etc over legit time on their invoice.… more

Does anyone know what first year associates are being offered as salary? Asking for a friend

Seriously wondering if I'm underpaid & if my firm's bonus structure is legit. About me: 3rd year associate, NJ market, small firm (under 5 attorneys). Started lower but now at $100 plus 15… more

Hi, is this a forum just for attorneys or can we post questions re family law / divorce / custody issues here? Thank you

How much of family law can be done remotely?

Are there any CA family law firms looking to contract out work (legal research, drafting briefs, disclosures, forms, discovery, etc.)? I have over 6 years of experience and am well-versed in family co… more

Anyone work in NY state most specifically Jefferson County? I have a Q re: divorce case, but not sure if I can even private message on this thing.

Family law associates - how long have you been practicing and what is your comp structure?

Cali family law attorneys - anyone willing to give me a few mins of your time to discuss prenup requirements in CA? I will pay for your time. DM me

I am a solo practitioner. I am looking to hire/contract a remote attorney for family law. Anyone in this bowl practicing in Kentucky?!

CA friends, anyone know how to get child protective services worker off a case because of bias. Or how to challenge the workers report? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

How many hours do you bill per day? Per month on average?

Any experience in suing a NJ family court for failure to afford a litigant due process? TRO converted to FRO w/o hearing / due process.

This is more to vent then need advice. On vacation this week (was supposed to be my honeymoon, decided to keep the time off). OOF is on. Get “urgent” email from client needing a letter to go out. She … more

Hello, I’m a Florida-barred attorney practicing family law for the past 6 mos. I left my job as an associate at a solo firm last week. The work environment was toxic and there was no real room for gro… more

Is anyone here an arbitrator for family law cases? How did you become one?

A friend, who is a house wife with 3 kids facing divorce paper brought by her husband, is looking for an attorney. She has no money and her husband works at Goldman Sacks. Anyone can refer any pro Bon… more

How much do you charge for a Custody Contempt hearing? It’s in Philadelphia, if that matters. Anticipate only two witnesses total (direct of mom and cross of dad) and then argument.

What are reasonable hours of availability, in your opinion/hours to be expected to be receiving and processing info. For context, it’s 5 PM and I have a restriction hearing set for 10 AM tomorrow. If … more

Lawyers who draft prenups - are you interested in referrals? If so DM me your email and name and I will reach out. I’m not trying to sell you anything don’t worry - just need attorneys to refer to.

I'm looking for a prenup (in CA) any recommendations for lawyers or roughly how much I should spend (for both lawyers for myself and my partner - I think in CA each person needs their own). I'… more

North Jersey Family Law firm has an opening for a family law paralegal. Please DM me if you you or anyone you may know is interested.

NY family lawyers- should a prenup address all points in the context of legal separation AND divorce? Or just divorce? Drafting a prenup and wondering what the standard is.

Had my first in person since the shut downs yesterday. Courts are opening back up now that judicial officers and court personnel are vaxxed. 🙄

Family law attorneys who draft prenups- have you seen an increase in requests for prenups over the last 5 years? If so, what would you say that increase is (10% increase? More?) In your opinion, what … more

How many clients a month do you retain and what percentage of consults engage you? Any tips for increasing these numbers?

Best resources for 1-2 yr solo family atty on procedure and practice of family law?

Attorneys who draft prenups - would you be interested in joining a platform that brought you prenup clients who had already had negotiated their prenups, and just needed advice and revisions to the ag… more

I'm told I need to give more billable work to a new paralegal. This reduces my billable hours, which have recently started to slow down. I have no financial incentive to do so as I do not receive … more