By Leisa Wintz, Esq. · Family Matters Law Group, P.A.

Not every family law case needs — or can afford — full, hourly-billed representation from start to finish. Family Matters Law Group, P.A. structures representation around four stages of a case (preparation and filing, discovery, negotiation and mediation, and trial and hearings) and offers several ways to get support at each stage.

Full Representation

We handle every aspect of your case, from the first filing through trial if necessary, billed hourly. This is the right fit for complex, contested cases or anyone who wants comprehensive support without managing any part of the process themselves.

Flat Fee Through Mediation

This option covers all services up through and including mediation for one predictable flat fee. If your case settles at mediation — which is common — no further fees are required. This is a cost-effective option for cases likely to resolve without a trial, giving you cost certainty from the outset instead of open-ended hourly billing.

DIY Legal Coaching and Limited-Scope Representation

For clients who want to manage parts of their case independently, we offer staged support, including:

• Document preparation guidance
• Discovery support
• Optional limited-scope representation for a single hearing or mediation session

This flexible model lets you handle what you’re comfortable handling yourself while still getting professional guidance exactly where you need it — saving costs compared to full representation.

How Billing Works Across These Options

Traditional hourly billing remains standard for full representation, but it can create uncertainty as a case progresses and issues develop. Flat-fee options exist specifically to solve that problem for the portion of cases most likely to settle before trial — giving clients transparency and predictability that hourly billing alone doesn’t provide.

Get Started

Every representation option starts with a consultation, so we can understand your situation and recommend the approach that fits your case and budget. Schedule a consultation to get started.