Family Law

What's the biggest difference between working at a big firm and a small firm?

Do you find it easy to "turn off" work mode when you leave the office?

Very new family law practitioner. First family law proceeding today and judge ruled in favor of third party intervenor. Feeling so upset and defeated for my client who has worked so hard. Any tips for… more

Is it normal for a firm to not offer dental as a benefit? If so, what do people usually pay monthly for dental insurance in California (southern cali) for a single premium?

My clerk is crap and is now resulting in my clients firing me..management refuses to do anything about it. What the hell do I do?

Any recommendations for time management software or productivity hacks that have actually helped you?

If you could change one thing about family law, what would it be?

I am registering an out-of-state order for a client in California. The package was returned in the mail to the court. I don’t know if the respondent purposely returned the package to the court or if I… more

Vent session: Dealing with a social worker who clearly has biases impacting their custody evaluation. How do you navigate that without alienating someone important to the case?

Just found out a case I worked on is the subject of a trashy true-crime podcast. I'm simultaneously mortified and intrigued. Has this happened to anyone else?

Is it common for solo practitioners to offer little to no benefits? (San Diego) Trying to figure out if I should take an offer that only offer a contribution to medical benefits and minimal pto time.

Had to explain to a client that their "foolproof" legal strategy from TikTok... yeah, it's not how the law actually works. How do you deal with clients getting bad info online?

Discovered an amazing playlist for focus. Music is my productivity secret weapon. What do you listen to to get in the zone?

Just got off a heartbreaking custody hearing. No matter the outcome, those kids are the ones who lose. How do you cope with the hard cases that stay with you?

My paralegal is absolutely TERRIBLE! She’s got a reputation around the firm as being really bad at her job. She’s been passed around a lot and has worked for a lot of lawyers at my firm. It’s gotten t… more

What is everyone’s billable rate in a mid sized city?

Can I increase my billing rates on clients who have already signed contracts and require a new contract be signed?

My client's parenting choices seem questionable, but I'm not the judge of fitness. How do you separate your personal biases from your job when advocating for a client?

Anyone know of firms hiring in Houston?

Should I feel bad about dropping a client towards the end of a case who can’t continue to pay? It looks like I would have to put in at least 15 more hours of work for free. At first I felt bad about t… more

Client brought me homemade cookies as a thank you. Best part of my day by far. What are the little client gestures that brighten things up for you?

Anyone else dream about case files at night? Or is it just me? My brain clearly doesn't understand the concept of "off hours." Not sure how to handle stress dreams?

Had to stifle a laugh when my cat made a guest appearance in my Zoom meeting. Is working from home the best or the worst...or somehow both?

Is anyone else a family law associate in the Atlanta area? If so, how much money are we making?

I’m a newly-ish licensed female attorney who has taken over our firms family law department after working in it (part of the time not as an attorney) for about 1.5 years. Here’s the prob - some of the… more

Thinking of switching up my boring office lunch routine. What's your go-to work lunch that's both easy and satisfying?

Finally treated myself to that fancy ergonomic office chair. Best decision ever, my back thanks me. What's a work-related splurge you'd recommend?

Just venting. I’m fairly new as a solo practitioner, and I just got a bunch of new clients. One of them was a guy in a custody dispute with his ex. The stepmom (dad’s new wife) seems to be a big trigg… more

What's the best salary jump you ever got in this field?

Is anyone a family law associate in the Atlanta area? If so, how much money are we making?

If you feel like you've struck a decent work-life balance in family law, what's your secret? Asking for a friend... (and by 'friend' I mean myself).

Sometimes, even when a case gets a good outcome, it just feels heavy. Anyone else struggle with that?

The thought of networking and job hunting makes me want to hide under a rock. How did you overcome that fear when you were ready for a change?

Client in their 70s wants to amend their will to include their chosen family, not just blood relatives. This feels like a real shift to me. Are others getting similar requests?

I had a consultation two days ago. When he was leaving he pretended like he was completed the electronic invoice. I had another consult right after so I didn’t check to see if it was complete. I’m ver… more

Got a performance review that was...underwhelming. Makes me question whether my dedication even matters here. How do you stay motivated when you don't feel valued?

That one client who calls 15 times a day, with rambling and repetitive questions. It's exhausting. Strategies for setting boundaries, anyone?

I've been doing the same type of work for years. It's comfortable, but I'm bored out of my mind. Is it crazy to want a shakeup?

How do you set boundaries with your clients? Do you tell them that you don’t, say… respond to (non-urgent) emails on the weekends, or do you just not answer until you begin again on Monday?