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Family Law

This bowl is for family law attorneys to share tips and tricks, ask questions, and connect.

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  1. Family Law Paralegal
    First time poster

    I see the positive posts about Blank Rome but I had a ghosting connection with their recruiter. For over 30 days she sought me out for a position at their Los Angeles office. I responded each time she...

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  2. Senior Associate Attorney

    anyone looking for a new opportunity in family law? the boutique firm i work for is hiring in north NJ. generous, competitive pay (BOE) and benefits. remote or hybrid (and in person court appearances ...

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  3. Associate

    I’m interviewing with a non-profit. Second round consists of scenarios that I have to answer. How can I best prepare for this?

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  4. Law Clerk

    Hello, does anyone know of a different FRO contact number, other than what is online and on the forms?

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  5. Associate

    I'm planning a move back to the PNW after being in DC since 2015 (3 years in a nonprofit, 7 in private practice at a midsize firm). I'm hoping to shift away from private practice but if I can't find ...

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  6. Associate

    How do I get up to speed quickly? At a family law firm now, but everyone DGAF. It’s only been a month, but completed multiple PDDs, filed my first FDD, prepared hearing exhibits, and prepared multiple...

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  7. Attorney

    Hi! Long shot but are there any adoption only firms specifically in Georgia?

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  8. Associate

    Has anyone made the transition from corporate law to family law? Would love to hear about your experience and whether you like your job now.

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  9. Attorney

    5 year Sunset clause in a prenup? Pros and cons?

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  10. Associate

    How is everyone keeping track of all the steps, upcoming deadlines, information, etc. in their family files? I typically have about 100 on the go at any time (some very intense, some less so) and feel...

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  11. Associate

    Trying to make the leap to family law from big law (senior associate). But why is no one hiring junior associates?! It seems that everyone wants associates with 5+, 3+ “solid” family law experience. I...

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  12. Attorney

    Any tips for getting more family law clients?? I’ve been practicing for 3 years so still a new attorney. I’m pretty active with the bar and have cases on my own but looking for ways to get my name out...

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  13. Associate Attorney

    Any NYC firms hiring a first year associate who has family law experience but not as an attorney?

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  14. Paralegal

    Any Maryland family law attorneys here who practice in Montgomery County Circuit Court? I’m looking for cases decided by Bibi Berry that made it to the Appellate Court of Maryland.

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  15. Attorney

    How emotionally intense is private family law practice compared to public interest? I love certain aspects of family law- creative problem solving, how every case is different, being in a direct servi...

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  16. Partner

    We provide holiday bonuses to our entire firm each year (before Christmas) but want to be sure we are keeping pace with other family law firms. What do you receive for holiday bonuses, when, and in wh...

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  17. Paralegal

    Just received a notice that Thompson Reuters is discontinuing DissoMaster and DissoMaster Suite Marhc 2025. What other products are there? So far no one I've talked to knows.

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  18. Attorney

    Scenario: F is dating someone he’s serious about, and asks M to meet the person before meeting child. M refuses. A year later F is engaged and partner is moving in. M is insisting on meeting partner b...

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  19. Attorney

    How to deal with opposing counsel that won’t concede on any points despite there being evidence that XYZ claim is in fact true? It’s like I’ve hit a wall.

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  20. Senior Associate

    What’s everyone using to manage cases (that isn’t a case management software)? I’m in a new role working with 4-6 partners with work flying at me from all directions. I want to stay ahead of the tasks...

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