Questions to Ask a Custody Lawyer
Consultations go fast. This list helps you cover the essentials: fees, process, communication, evidence, and next steps. Educational only — not legal advice.
Fees & billing
- What is your hourly rate and retainer?
- How do you bill (minimum increments, paralegal time, emails/calls)?
- What should I do to reduce billable time?
Process & expectations
- What are the likely next steps in my type of case?
- What timeline should I expect?
- What does success look like for the next 30–90 days?
Communication
- How should I send updates (email, portal, weekly summary)?
- How quickly do you respond?
- Who is my day-to-day contact?
Evidence & preparation
- What documents do you want first?
- How do you prefer evidence delivered (PDF packet, folder, labeled exhibits)?
- What evidence is high-signal vs. low-signal in your experience?
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