Common questions.

Sample answer: a firm states its consultation fee, or that it is free, here. Fees for further work are explained and put in writing before work begins.

Rules differ by state and by situation. Please ask before making a big change, because moving can affect other issues such as children and property.

It depends on the state’s waiting rules, whether you agree on the main points and how busy the court is. A lawyer can describe what is typical where you live.

Courts focus on the child’s needs and what is in the child’s interest. The details differ by state. See our child custody page for a plain-language overview.

Often yes, but usually only when circumstances have changed in a meaningful way and a court approves the change. Until then the current order applies.

Any court papers you have received, existing orders, a list of questions, and basic information on income, property and debts. If you do not have everything, come anyway.

Sample answer: say here whether phone or video meetings are offered, and in which locations.

Once a lawyer agrees to represent you, conversations are generally protected. Before that, please keep the details short, and do not send sensitive information through a website form.