A family attorney or family lawyer provides legal services for individuals or on behalf of children within a family in order to resolve or prevent conflicts. Family law attorneys offer legal advice, prepare legal documents in connection with a variety of issues such as adoption, divorce, child custody issues, child support, maintenance/support or annulment, and typically represent their clients in a courtroom or mediation. They are responsible for communicating effectively to explain legal issues and options to their clients while maintaining high standards of confidentiality handling personal information, as well as staying apprised of changes in the law. A family attorney usually works at a law firm.
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