Divorce & Separation Lawyers
18,045 verified divorce & separation attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Divorce & Separation counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Mr. Robert Steele Cummings is a lawyer practicing child custody, divorce & separation, speeding & traffic ticket and 1 other area of law.
Ms. Dawn Michele Saddik is a lawyer practicing family; marital and family; mediation; alternative dispute resolution; family law, family, divorce & se...
Ms. Marie Hylan Hopper is a lawyer practicing child custody, speeding & traffic ticket, divorce & separation and 2 other areas of law.
Mr. Alan Harold Landman is a lawyer practicing dui & dwi, divorce & separation, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law.
Barbara Jean Leach is a lawyer practicing animal law, bankruptcy, family law and 9 other areas of law. Barbara received a B.A. degree from Rollins Col...
Kristopher Kest is the founder of Kest Family Law, P.A. He practices and mediates exclusively in the area of marital and family law.
Mrs. Sara Gharib Khaki is a lawyer practicing social security disability law, administrative law, divorce & separation and 3 other areas of law.
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Lindsay Danielle Turner is a lawyer practicing criminal law, appellate law, criminal appeals and 3 other areas of law. Lindsay received a B.S. degree ...
April Kang Seo is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce/legal separation/annulment, child custody and visitation and 9 other areas of law. April rec...
Michele Bernadette Brown is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation, litigation, corporate and commercial and 3 other areas of law. Miche...
Gary S. Avratin is a lawyer practicing business corporate, civil litigation, collection and 8 other areas of law.
Stephen Francis Allen is a lawyer practicing dui/dwi, jailable traffic offenses, driving while intoxicated and 83 other areas of law. Stephen received...
Ms. Deidra Nicole Haynes is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, family, criminal defense and 5 other areas of law.
Nancy Adair Cleaveland is a lawyer practicing family law, probate & trust, divorce & separation and 5 other areas of law. Nancy has been licensed for ...
Natalie Joan Crutcher is a lawyer practicing marriage & prenuptials, family, alimony and 3 other areas of law. Natalie received a B.S. degree from Uni...
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Ms. Melinda Cole Pillow is a lawyer practicing family law, appellate practice, child protection & advocacy and 6 other areas of law.
Mr. Zachary C Holbrook is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui/dwi, bankruptcy & debt and 2 other areas of law.
Mr. Michael David Wysocki is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law.
Deborah Sue Kimelman practices at Law Office of Deborah S. Kimelman Read Full Bio
For William Crantford, practicing law is about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives by standing up for their rights and guiding them throu...
Jessica Cydney Marshall is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, appeals, child custody and 1 other area of law. Jessica has been licensed for 16 ...
Patricia Mcquade Morris is a lawyer practicing car accidents, divorce & separation, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Patricia received a B.A. degr...
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Diana Shkreli Joyce is a lawyer practicing real property law, family law, information technology law and 5 other areas of law. Diana received a B.A. d...
Lee Alan Thompson is a lawyer practicing banking law, criminal law, domestic relations and 8 other areas of law. Lee received a B.S. degree from Kent ...
My diverse business and professional background and personal experiences give me an ability to comperhend your problems and to solve them quickly and ...
Mr. Clarence Williams is a lawyer practicing criminal law, general practice, criminal and 5 other areas of law.
Mr. Sumner Earl Riddick II is a lawyer practicing general practice & trial law, labor & employment law, family law and 4 other areas of law.
Samuel J. Ferrara is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, litigation, contracts and 3 other areas of law.
Lisa Randie Perry is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation. Lisa received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1979, and has been...
Lindsey Marriott French is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, family law, marital and 3 other areas of law. Lindsey received a B.A. degree from C...
Jamie C. Henry is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, child custody, child support and 3 other areas of law.
Lisa Marie Bustos is a lawyer practicing family, child custody, divorce & separation and 2 other areas of law. Lisa received a B.A. degree from St.
Mr. Aaron Russell Thomas is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law.
Ashley Vallillo Manzi is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law. Ashley received a B.A. degree f...
Vincent Michael Wills is a lawyer practicing family & juvenile law, family/domestic, divorce & separation and 4 other areas of law. Vincent received a...
Alia F Ahmed is a lawyer practicing corporate law, private client services, estate planning/probate/wills and 6 other areas of law. Alia received a B....
Wayne Philips is a lawyer practicing business law, civil rights, construction law and 14 other areas of law. Wayne has been licensed for 29 years.
Suzanne K. Farace is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, domestic, litigation/plaintiff and 8 other areas of law.
Mr. Eli Zev Ilionsky is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy, business and 24 other areas of law.
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Ms. Linda Elise Capobianco practices at Stone & Capobianco, P.L.
Scott Kosner is a lawyer practicing family mediation, family law, fathers rights and 8 other areas of law. Scott received a B.S. degree from Illinois ...
Kelsey Dru Mulholland is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, divorce & separation and 1 other area of law. Kelsey received a B.A. degree fr...
Erin Mary O'Toole is a lawyer practicing general practice, trial lawyers, family and 6 other areas of law. Erin has been licensed for 32 years.
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Mrs. Carrie Anderson Hackett is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation, child custody and 4 other areas of law.
Jeremy Matthew Tomb is a lawyer practicing construction law, real estate, general law and 5 other areas of law. Jeremy received a B.A. degree from Wri...
Marjory B Cohen is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation. Marjory received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1973, and has...
Mark B. Dischell is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, child support and 1 other area of law.
Peter M. Barlow is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, domestic relations.
Deborah J. Morris grew up in the Siouxland area, and graduated from Bishop Heelan High School in 1980.
Robert Tsigler is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, theft crimes, domestic violence and 12 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from ...
Ms. Daniele Petkovicz-Tedesco is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization, real estate closings, family law and 4 other areas of law.
Ronald D Ousky is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce & separation, child custody and 2 other areas of law. Ronald received a B.A. degree from Col...
Adam S. Avratin practices at The Avratin Law Office Read Full Bio
Ms. Natalie Lynn Mathews is a lawyer practicing family law, child custody, child support and 2 other areas of law.
Ms. Kristi A Reardon is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, divorce / separation, family law and 2 other areas of law.
What is Divorce & Separation?
Divorce & Separation is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, divorce & separation sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way divorce & separation works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Divorce & Separation attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Divorce & Separation lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 18,045 verified divorce & separation attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Divorce & Separation attorney?
Most people contact a divorce & separation lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for divorce & separation representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a divorce & separation lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 18,045 divorce & separation attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Divorce & Separation attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a divorce & separation lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of divorce & separation experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Divorce & Separation lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a divorce & separation lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for divorce & separation attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side divorce & separation work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing divorce & separation needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about divorce & separation
How quickly can a divorce & separation lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a divorce & separation lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many divorce & separation attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical divorce & separation matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are divorce & separation lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between divorce & separation and the related practice areas?
Divorce & Separation overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find divorce & separation attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the divorce & separation roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Divorce & Separation Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Divorce & Separation by State
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