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Talk to a Lawyer About Divorce, Custody and Support
Whether you’re facing a divorce, working out custody, or planning a prenup, you should talk to a LegalShield® provider law firm about your family law issue for help with answers - starting at $39.95/month. Why break the bank when you have LegalShield?
What Does Family Law Cover?
Family law covers the legal side of family life: marriage, divorce, separation, child custody and support, adoption, and name changes. Most family law matters don’t start in a courtroom, they start with a question. We’re here to provide answers.
Family law issues involve formal documents, court filings, or negotiation with another party. A lawyer can help with advice on a filing deadline or signing an agreement you’d regret. LegalShield gives you access to a law firm for your family law questions, including legal issues that existed before you joined.
Divorce, Custody, Support, Adoption and More: What Each Involves
Divorce
Ends your marriage and settles assets, support, and filings. A lawyer answers your questions and reviews agreements before you sign. Advanced and Premium plans cover uncontested divorce.
Name Change
Legally changes your name through a court application. Your provider lawyer prepares the filing and attends the initial hearing if the court requires one.
Child Custody
Decides where your kids live and how parenting time gets shared. A lawyer explains your rights and helps protect your time with them.
Child / Spousal Support
Sets what one parent or spouse pays the other. A lawyer advises on what you are owed or what you owe before the numbers get decided for you.
Pre-nuptial / Post-nuptial Agreements
Puts asset terms in writing before or after you marry, protecting both of you. Available on Advanced and Premium plans.
Adoption
Makes a child legally part of your family. Advanced and Premium plans cover uncontested adoption of a minor child.
Legal Separation
If you want to live apart from your spouse without getting divorced, a lawyer can answer your questions.
When you might need a lawyer for family law
Most people wait too long. This is your chance to be proactive. If any of these situations apply, get legal help soon.
A court date or filing deadline exists
Deadlines shape your options, and missing one might cost you rights you never knew you had.
The other party hired a lawyer
When one side has legal advice and the other does not, the informed side sets the terms.
Someone asked you to sign a document
Your provider law firm reviews documents before you sign, so you know what you agree to.
Money, property, or support payments are at stake
A lawyer helps you understand what you are owed or what you owe before the numbers get decided for you.
When should you seek family law legal services?
Common Family Law Situations
See how a provider law firm handles the family law matters people bring most often.
You and your spouse agree on the divorce terms.
When both parties agree in writing and net marital assets stay under $500K, your provider law firm may handle the uncontested divorce under Advanced and Premium plans.
You want to change your name after marriage or divorce.
Your law firm can prepare the petition and attend the initial hearing if the court requires one for uncontested name changes.
You want a prenup, but you are already engaged or married.
Your law firm can advise on and prepare prenuptial and postnuptial agreements where your state allows them under Advanced and Premium plans.
Your ex stopped paying support.
A letter from a law firm on legal letterhead may help resolve some disputes before they reach court.
What Members Say
I spent 90 minutes on the phone with the LegalShield representative regarding some family law nuances. She was amazing, detailed, and it was very informative. The membership pays for itself in spades.
Sasha
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ON Member
April 7, 2026
I had an outstanding experience with LegalShield during one of the most difficult seasons of my life—my divorce. From start to finish, the process was handled with professionalism, clarity, and genuine care.
Clay
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VA Member
April 7, 2026
They’re very helpful and provided answers to my questions. Going through separation is stressful enough and having your questions answered give comfort to move forward.
Ivy
,
AL Member
April 5, 2026
Thank you LegalShield for providing your services... Over the years they helped me to get provision after my car accident, helped with my divorce, and helped me fill out real estate paperwork.
Stacey
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FL Member
April 5, 2026
Lawyer at your fingertips: I’ve been with LegalShield for a few years on and off. They take the hassle out of legal issues that may arise whether it be writing up a will or filing for divorce.
Vivian
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CO Member
April 5, 2026
What Your Provider Lawyer Handles
Unlimited advice is abstract. Here's what it looks like in practice.
Get answers to family law questions
Answering family law questions on an unlimited number of personal legal matters, including pre-existing ones.
Review documents before you sign
Reviewing documents (up to 15, 25, or 35 pages depending on plan) before you sign.
Resolve disputes with a letter or call
Sending a letter or making a call on your behalf to help resolve a dispute
Complete an uncontested name change
Preparing an uncontested name change documents court application and attending initial hearing.
Handle uncontested divorce, separation, and adoption
Obtaining an uncontested divorce, separation, and adoption of a minor child (under Advanced and Premium plans)
Prepare a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement
Preparing pre-nuptial / postnuptial agreements (under Advanced and Premium plans)
Pick your plan
Here’s what each plan covers - see this table for what kind of help is available for other areas of law.
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Individuals & Family
Get coverage for you and your loved ones in case of accidents, life events, or just simple document reviews.
$49.95
/mo
Covers you, your spouse or partner, and your dependents
Speak with your lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues
Get an unlimited number of documents reviewed (up to 15 pages each)
Representation to help with driver's license reinstatement
24/7 Emergency Access for Covered Situations
Preparation of a standard Will with annual reviews and updates
MEMBERPerks
25% discount on additional services
And so much more
*See table below for full details.
Compare Plans
Individuals & Family
$49.95
/mo
$39.95
/mo
$59.95
/mo
Documents
Documents
Up to 35 pages
Up to 25 pages
Up to 15 pages
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
Unlimited
5 per year
1 per year
Family
Family
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
For you and your spouse. Updates to your will are available at a 15% discount.
Marriage
Marriage
Home
Home
Traffic
Traffic
3 tickets per year for each covered member
2 tickets per year for each covered member
1 ticket per year for each covered member
Legal
Legal
1 hour of pre-trial help / 100 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 3 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 60 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 5 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 30 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 150 hours of trial time after 5 years.
25% discount
20% discount
15% discount
**Membership must be active at least 10 - 90-days, depending on plan selected, before benefit is available.
Customize your plan with add-ons for a small additional fee.
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Home Business
Legal assistance that’s tailored to the unique needs of running your home business.
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Trial Defense
Because trials can be expensive and time consuming, you have the option to add on additional trial defence support.
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Ride Share
Affordable legal advice and direction to protect your driving record and maintain a safe vehicle.
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Speak with a lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues with our most robust suite of legal services at your disposal.
$53.96
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billed annually at$647.46
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Individuals & Family
Get coverage for you and your loved ones in case of accidents, life events, or just simple document reviews.
/mo
billed annually at
Covers you, your spouse or partner, and your dependents
Speak with your lawyer on an unlimited number of personal legal issues
Get an unlimited number of documents reviewed (up to 15 pages each)
Representation to help with driver's license reinstatement
24/7 Emergency Access for Covered Situations
Preparation of a standard Will with annual reviews and updates
MEMBERPerks
25% discount on additional services
And so much more
*See table below for full details.
Compare Plans
Individuals & Family
/mo
billed annually at
/mo
billed annually at
$53.96
/mo
billed annually at$647.46
Documents
Documents
Up to 35 pages
Up to 25 pages
Up to 15 pages
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
Unlimited
5 per year
1 per year
Family
Family
Includes annual updates
Includes annual updates
For you and your spouse. Updates to your will are available at a 15% discount.
Marriage
Marriage
Home
Home
Traffic
Traffic
3 tickets per year for each covered member
2 tickets per year for each covered member
1 ticket per year for each covered member
Legal
Legal
1 hour of pre-trial help / 100 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 3 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 60 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 300 hours of trial time after 5 years.
1 hour of pre-trial help / 30 hours of trial time during the first membership year.
Earn additional hours each year, maxing out at 5 hours of pre-trial help / 150 hours of trial time after 5 years.
25% discount
20% discount
15% discount
**Membership must be active at least 10 - 90-days, depending on plan selected, before benefit is available.
How it works
Then use the app or your computer to tell us what kind of help you need.
Speak with an experienced lawyer who can help with family law issues, initial callback usually within a business day.
Get family law legal advice / documents, and confidently move on with life.
Family Law Guides and Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Advanced and Premium plans include uncontested divorce when both parties agree in writing and net marital assets stay under $500K. The benefit starts 180 days after your membership begins. Contested matters may receive a discount off the provider firm’s standard hourly rate.
Advanced and Premium plans include pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreement preparation where your state allows them, available after the applicable 180-day waiting period.
Your provider law firm can prepare the court application and attend the initial hearing if required. This benefit is available after the applicable 180-day waiting period.
Plans start at $39.95 a month with no hourly fees for covered benefits. Your membership covers family law along with other personal legal matter, from traffic tickets to landlord disputes to estate planning. Visitors can compare all three plans on the pricing page.
No. Advice and consultation on personal legal matters is included with membership, including pre-existing issues.
Depending on your plan, you may receive a discount off the provider firm’s standard hourly rate for matters beyond covered benefits.
Talk to a Lawyer Without Hourly Fees
Talk to a designated law firm about divorce, custody, name changes and more with plans starting at $39.95/month.