Family Law Attorneys

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

165.105 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. Carl Edward Sizemore

El Cajon 29 year

Carl Edward Sizemore is a lawyer practicing child custody, divorce & separation, family law. Carl received a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois Univer...

Child Custody Divorce & Separation Family Law

Atty. Michele Marie Macosky

San Diego 32 year

Michele Marie Macosky is a lawyer practicing employment, breach of contract, harassment and 4 other areas of law. Michele received a B.A. degree from ...

Breach of Contract Employment Harassment Age Discrimination Family Medical Leave Act +2

Atty. Daniel Lee Jacobson

Tustin 38 year

Daniel Lee Jacobson is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law, business. Daniel received a degree from Pacific West College of Law, Orange, ...

Business Family Law General Practice

Atty. Paul William Blake, Jr

Bonita 46 year

Paul William Blake, Jr is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, homicides, assault and 6 other areas of law. Paul received a A.B. degree from San Dieg...

Assault Criminal Defense Homicides Driving While Intoxicated Drug Crimes +4

Atty. Ronald H. Danziger

San Diego

Ronald H. Danziger is a lawyer practicing mortgage law, real estate law, divorce law.

Divorce Law Mortgage Law Real Estate Law

Atty. Lewis Andrew Present

San Diego 39 year

Lewis Andrew Present is a lawyer practicing domestic law, education law, family law and 1 other area of law. Lewis received a B.S. degree from Cornell...

Domestic Law Education Law Family Law Personal Injury Law

Atty. James Edward Wise, Jr

San Diego 53 year

James Edward Wise, Jr is a lawyer practicing family law, wills, trusts law and 2 other areas of law. James Edward received a B.A. degree from Ripon Co...

Family Law Trusts Law Wills Probate Law Trusts Estates

Atty. Jeannette Claire Holm

San Diego 34 year

Jeannette Claire Holm is a lawyer practicing general practice, family law. Jeannette received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University in 1977, a...

Family Law General Practice

Atty. Lynn S. Todorov

McLean 34 year

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Family Law

Atty. Steven Rahmanan

San Diego 40 year

Steven Rahmanan is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury law. Steven received a degree from Long University in 1982, and has been licensed f...

Family Law Personal Injury Law

Atty. I. Mark Hoffing

San Diego 48 year

I. Mark Hoffing is a lawyer practicing divorce, business law, real estate and 1 other area of law.

Business Law Divorce Real Estate Workers Compensation

Atty. Carlotta Jeanette Goodson

Post Falls 38 year

Carlotta Jeanette Goodson is a lawyer practicing family law, civil rights. Carlotta received a B.S. degree from California State Polytechnic Universit...

Civil Rights Family Law

Atty. Kenneth Geoffrey Davis

San Diego 40 year

Kenneth Geoffrey Davis is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family law. Kenneth received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1981, and ...

Civil Litigation Family Law

Atty. Genell Gee Greenberg

San Diego 39 year

Genell Gee Greenberg is a lawyer practicing family and domestic law, family, divorce & separation and 1 other area of law. Genell received a B.A. degr...

Divorce & Separation Family Family and Domestic Law Mediation

Atty. Deann Marie Salcido

San Diego 37 year

Deann Marie Salcido is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, personal injury litigation, business litigation and 5 other areas of law. Deann rece...

Business Litigation Employment Litigation Personal Injury Litigation Child Custody Child Support +3

Atty. Pat Randall

San Diego 50 year

Pat Randall is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Pat has been licensed for 50 years.

Criminal Law Family Law Personal Injury Civil Rights Criminal Defense +1

Atty. Jamie Angeline Williams

San Diego 39 year

Jamie Angeline Williams is a lawyer practicing family. Jamie received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1981, and has been...

Family

Atty. Dean Lee Koerth

Lewistown 39 year

Dean Lee Koerth is a lawyer practicing insurance law, military law, domestic relations law. Dean received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 19...

Domestic Relations Law Insurance Law Military Law

Atty. Dian Dee Winter

Carlsbad 33 year

Dian Dee Winter is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, family law, business law and 1 other area of law. Dian received a degree from Riverside Ci...

Business Law Family Law Medical Malpractice Personal Injury

Atty. Ronald Theodore Cole

San Diego 36 year

Ronald Theodore Cole is a lawyer practicing business law, civil litigation, consumer credit and 11 other areas of law. Ronald has been licensed for 36...

Business Law Civil Litigation Consumer Credit Corporate Law Criminal Law +9

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.