How Family Law Cases Work
Family law cases generally move through four predictable stages. Understanding where your case is in the process helps us determine what needs to happen next.
1
Filing (Pleadings)
The case officially begins. Petitions, answers, and counter‑petitions are filed. This stage defines the issues and sets the foundation for the case.
2
Discovery (Mandatory Disclosures)
Both sides exchange financial documents and required information. This ensures transparency and helps determine support and property division.
3
Mediation
Most cases settle at mediation. A neutral mediator helps the parties negotiate and reach an agreement without going to trial.
4
Final Hearing
If the case does not settle, it proceeds to a final hearing where a judge makes the final decisions on all outstanding issues.
The Methodology
Our Process
Every case begins with one question: What stage is your case in right now? Once we determine that, we focus on efficiency and strategy.
- Identify what needs to happen next
- Outline the filings, disclosures, or scheduling required
- Work with you step‑by‑step toward completing your case
Our Levels of Engagement
We offer four service tiers so you can choose the level of attorney involvement that fits your needs and budget.
Lowest Cost Option
Advice Only
Ideal for clients who want legal guidance but prefer to manage their own case.
- Low monthly price
- Schedule calls with an attorney
- Advice, strategy, and next steps
- You handle filings and appearances
Our most affordable service tier.
Targeted Help
Limited Representation
Ideal for clients who need an attorney for specific, pre‑defined issues.
- Representation for selected issues
- We handle filings for those issues
- Selected court appearances
- Cost-controlled support
Perfect for targeted legal support.
Most Common
Standard Representation
Ideal for most family law cases requiring full professional management.
- We are attorney of record
- Full representation in court
- We handle all filings/scheduling
- Mediation/Final Hearings included
Our traditional full‑service model.
Limited Availability
Premium / Other
Reserved for complex, urgent, or high‑demand matters (under 1% of cases).
- Extremely high-stakes cases
- Single hearing intensive support
- Short-notice final hearings
- Urgent service requirements
Pricing varies based on urgency.
Pricing Overview
All services include an upfront Administrative Fee and a flat monthly fee billed at the beginning of the next month. Fees cover office work and exclude third‑party costs like court filing or mediation fees.
Advice Only
Admin Fee
Starts at $100
Monthly Fee
Starts at $50
Limited Representation
Admin Fee
Starts at $350
Monthly Fee
Starts at $200
Standard Representation
Admin Fee
$500–$1,000
Monthly Fee
Starts at $350
Premium / Other
Admin Fee
Varies
Monthly Fee
Varies
Who We Serve
We strive to make legal representation accessible. Even with our flexible pricing, we understand that some clients may still need lower‑cost options. Our Advice Only tier exists to ensure that everyone has access to professional legal guidance, regardless of budget.