Family Law Attorneys

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

165.894 Family Law attorneys listed on AttorneyQnA

Family law governs the most personal decisions courts ever touch — the end of a marriage, who raises the children, how property is divided, and how families are formed through adoption. The outcomes affect the rest of your life and your children’s lives, so the choice of attorney matters more here than almost anywhere else in the legal system.

Areas a family lawyer handles

Contested and uncontested divorce, including property division and spousal support
Child custody, parenting time, relocation, and custody modification
Child support establishment, enforcement, and modification
Adoption (domestic, international, step-parent, agency)
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Paternity establishment
Domestic violence restraining orders and victim protection

How fees are usually structured

Family lawyers typically bill hourly against a retainer, with rates ranging from $200 to $600+ per hour depending on the market. Uncontested matters and basic prenups are sometimes offered as flat fees. Highly contested custody cases or complex marital-estate divorces can run into five or six figures over the life of the case.

When to consult a family lawyer

You are considering divorce or your spouse has filed
You need to establish, change, or enforce a custody or support order
You are preparing to remarry and want to protect premarital assets
You are starting an adoption process
You are a victim of domestic violence and need an emergency protective order

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Atty. Jason S. Newcombe

Olympia 29 year 5.0

Experienced and Aggressive Attorneys Fighting for You and Your Family When faced with a legal challenge, you need answers, not hype and false promises...

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Atty. Jason S. Newcombe

Everett 29 year 5.0

Experienced and Aggressive Attorneys Fighting for You and Your Family When faced with a legal challenge, you need answers, not hype and false promises...

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Atty. John Franklin Beasley, Jr.

Watkinsville 38 year 5.0

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Atty. Angeli Murthy

Philadelphia 22 year 5.0

Angeli Murthy is a shareholder in the firm and is board certified by the Florida Bar in labor and employment law. She specializes in employment litiga...

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Atty. William Stacy Trotter

Eastland 42 year 5.0

Mr. William Stacy Trotter is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, appellate: civil and 23 other areas of law.

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Atty. Stanley Y. Doida

Greenwood Village 20 year 5.0

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Atty. Alex Granovsky, Esq.

New York 22 year 5.0

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Atty. Shane Peter Phelps

Bryan 39 year 5.0

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Atty. Michelle J. Perkins, Esq.

Scottsdale 32 year 5.0

Michelle J. Perkins was admitted to the bar in 1994 and practiced solo for two years before co-founding Owens & Perkins with her grandfather, C.D.

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Atty. Lindsay Danielle Turner

Sarasota 13 year 5.0

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Atty. Jennifer K. Buell

Baltimore 20 year 5.0

Jennifer Buell is the lead attorney in the firm’s domestic law practice. She is a litigator with broad experience, including general civil and insuran...

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Atty. Katherine Cooper Scott

Tampa 19 year 5.0

Katherine C. Scott is a partner at Harris, Hunt & Derr, P.A. and has practiced exclusively Marital and Family Law for over seven years.

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Atty. Eric R Posmantier

Ridgefield 29 year 5.0

Eric R. Posmantier is a founding member of the firm, and an experienced family law attorney who focuses his practice on all aspects of divorce, as wel...

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Atty. Carly Anne Jehlen

Richmond 16 year 5.0

Carly Anne Jehlen is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, dui/dwi and 2 other areas of law. Carly received a B.A. degree from University of S...

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Atty. James Russell Frost

Austin 17 year 5.0

Mr. James Russell Frost is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, estate planning, commercial litigation and 19 other areas of law.

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Atty. Ashley Calhoun Winship

Winter Park 23 year 5.0

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Atty. Michelle Nichole Holmes

Waterbury 28 year 5.0

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Atty. Dale A. Bernard

Cleveland 42 year 5.0

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Atty. Janet Elizabeth Hill

Athens 44 year 5.0

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Atty. I. Stewart Duggan

Rome 36 year 5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions about Family Law

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

Technically no — most states allow self-represented divorce — but even “uncontested” divorces involve property division, support waivers, and parenting plans that have lifelong consequences. A flat-fee uncontested divorce attorney is usually inexpensive insurance against costly mistakes.

How is child custody decided?

Courts decide custody based on the child’s best interests, considering factors like the parents’ capacity to care for the child, the child’s relationship with each parent, school stability, history of domestic violence or substance abuse, and (in older children) the child’s preferences.

How long does a divorce take?

Uncontested divorces can finalize in 60 to 120 days depending on state waiting periods. Contested divorces typically take 6 to 18 months; high-conflict cases involving custody disputes or business valuation can take longer.

Can child support be modified?

Yes. A material change in circumstances — significant income change, change in custody time, or a child’s changing needs — generally justifies a modification request. You must file a formal motion; informal agreements between parents are unenforceable.

Are prenuptial agreements enforceable?

Generally yes, if they are signed voluntarily, with full financial disclosure from both sides, and reviewed by independent attorneys. Courts will set aside prenups that are unconscionable or signed under coercion.

What is a guardian ad litem?

In contested custody cases, courts often appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) or attorney for the child — a neutral attorney whose job is to investigate the family situation and report to the court on what they believe serves the child’s best interests.

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