What is Family Law?

This area of law deals with marriage, divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, paternity, and adoption. Attorneys with experience in family law issues are known as family lawyers.

Do I need a family lawyer?

The decision to hire a family lawyer is a personal one. However, since many of the issues surrounding divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption are complicated, it may be helpful to have the advice of an experienced family law attorney.

It ordinarily is a good idea to consult with a family law lawyer about any major life event or change, such as a contested or uncontested divorce, adoption of a child or placement of a child for adoption, child abuse matters, child support modifications, child visitation and custody, being acused of or a victim of domestic violence, elder law, juvenile law, probate or other major family law issue. Use the search form on this page to find a qualified family law lawyer that's right for you.