Articles for Family Law Professionals
General advice for family law professionals
12 questions to ask your potential child custody client
Family lawyers: Don't leave an initial consultation before asking these questions. Get a full picture of the situation to provide the right representation.
When to turn down a family law case | How to decline a case
Reasons to turn down a family law case. Inform potential clients that you cannot represent them in a professional and respectful manner.
Advice to give your child custody clients on day 1
As a family lawyer, you need to get your child custody clients started right. Don't end your first meeting until you've given them these five tips.
Working for a virtual family law firm: Pros, cons & tips
Virtual family law firms are more accessible to clients and give lawyers the freedom to work from anywhere. Here's what you need to know to get started.
Custody documentation in court: Binders, journals, etc.
Custody documentation to help you build the best child custody case for your client. Tips on what to collect and organizing a documentation binder.
Lawyers: Build rapport with custody evaluators, GALs, judges
Other professionals hope you'll be truthful and fair. Learn what they do, organize your information and communicate effectively. It makes a difference.
Running a family law firm
Branding for family law firms
Your firm needs good branding to stand out. How to choose a brand and implement it, with examples from real family law firms.
5 ways to help your family law firm work together
Collaboration within a firm can lead to consistent performance, happy clients and satisfied staff. Here are five ways to get there.
What makes a family law firm successful? | Grow your firm
Nine attributes of successful family law firms. Incorporate these elements into your practice to grow your family law business.
For new family lawyers
How do you become a family lawyer? | Family lawyer schooling
Decide if family law is right for you. Requirements for becoming a family lawyer, plus the personality traits that will help you succeed.
Setting fees as a new family law attorney
Your rates must be reasonable, but you have some flexibility in how you charge. Follow these tips to set up a financially sustainable law practice.
How to stay organized (and sane) as a family lawyer
Whether you're just starting out in law or thinking of ways to be more efficient, today's the best day to get organized in your family law practice.
Should I specialize in low- or high-conflict family cases?
The pros and cons of focusing on low- or high-conflict family law cases. Specializing helps you target your marketing and decide whether to take a case.
Training and certification
Training junior lawyers & paralegals at a family law firm
Law firms have long been infamous for throwing new employees into the deep end, but many are implementing thoughtful training. Here's how.
Collaborative divorce training: Lawyers, coaches & more
Many family law professionals add value to their practices by completing collaborative divorce training. Get the details here.
How to become a divorce coach | Divorce coach certification
Divorce coaching is an increasingly popular career path as more and more people turn to coaches. Find out how to become a coach and how to get certified.
How to become a divorce mediator | Family certification
Divorce mediators have become highly sought after as spouses look to divorce without going to court. Here's how you can become a certified mediator.
Family law technology
The top 5 family law software tools reviewed
The best apps and software for making life easier for family law professionals.
4 mediation software tools every mediator should know
Mediators often don't take advantage of technology designed with them in mind. Here are four important tools for mediators.
Convincing family law clients to use a co-parenting app
Co-parenting apps can save family law professionals time and save clients money. Here's how to get your clients on board.