This video explores the role of a family attorney by looking at a typical day’s activities. By definition, a family attorney meets with families in crisis to discuss their goals and legal responsibilities arising from child custody, divorce, adoption, and paternity.
Other roles of the family attorney include:
• Meeting with clients or colleagues
• Writing legal briefs
• Reviewing documents provided by other parties
• Researching legal issues for current or potential cases
• Making phone calls on behalf of clients or themselves
Attorneys who practice family law make appearances in court, but they also spend a lot of time working closely with clients.
A family attorney provides legal advice or explains the law in meetings and, as such, must conduct extensive research into a particular case or case type.
The work of a family attorney can be challenging as it often involves sensitive personal matters that have significant emotional content for all parties involved. As such, they need to be empathetic and compassionate. The job can be emotionally challenging, but it can also be rewarding for an attorney who enjoys helping people through difficult times in their lives.
