Family Law Paralegal
A paralegal specializing in family law who prepares divorce filings, manages custody and support matters, and supports clients through emotionally sensitive legal proceedings.
A family law paralegal from DocketHire provides the specialized support your firm needs to manage divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic relations matters efficiently. Your family law paralegal drafts petitions and motions, gathers financial disclosures, prepares parenting plan documents, and communicates with clients who are navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Family law cases require both procedural precision and emotional sensitivity. Clients are often in distress, deadlines are driven by court schedules, and financial discovery can be complex. A dedicated DocketHire family law paralegal handles these demands with professionalism and compassion, ensuring cases move forward while clients feel supported and informed.
Our family law paralegals are experienced with the specific forms, financial worksheets, and court requirements that vary by jurisdiction. They prepare complete filing packets, organize financial records for equitable distribution analysis, and coordinate with mediators and guardian ad litems so your attorneys can focus on advocacy and negotiation.
Key Tasks
- Draft petitions for dissolution, custody, and support modifications
- Prepare financial disclosure statements and property inventories
- Organize bank statements, tax returns, and other financial records
- Draft parenting plans and custody agreement proposals
- Calculate child support and spousal maintenance using jurisdictional guidelines
- Coordinate service of process and track proof of service
- Communicate with clients regarding court dates and document requests
- Prepare exhibits and witness lists for hearings and trial
- File documents with family court including protective order petitions
- Coordinate with mediators, custody evaluators, and guardian ad litems
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