Kerstin JA3 months ago
Klare Kommunikation, hohe Empathie und eine tolle Unterstützung bei Fragen und Unwissenheit. Ich kann seine Arbeit absolut empfehlen und bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Ergebnis meiner Webseite. Danke!
Web Design for Family Law
A law firm website that provides clients with support during difficult times—and offers expert initial consultations.
The Benefits
A website that builds trust when it counts
Be there when clients are looking
People looking for a lawyer after a separation or divorce are under emotional stress and tend to make quick decisions. A calm, clearly structured website with an easy way to book an initial consultation lowers the barrier to taking that first step.
Key Areas That Provide Guidance
Divorce, alimony, child custody, marital property: Clearly explained areas of law answer the most pressing questions in advance. Clients come to the initial consultation prepared—which saves time for both sides.
Discretion and closeness at the same time
Family law is a matter of trust: A personal profile, clear fee information, and discreet contact options show clients that they’ve come to the right place—before they even pick up the phone.
Your Project
Implementation of the WordPress Web Design
Anyone looking for legal advice after a breakup will first Google “family law specialist” plus their city—often in the evening, feeling emotionally overwhelmed and with many unanswered questions. At that moment, your website determines whether someone will take that first step toward you.
As a web designer and WordPress freelancer, I develop websites for family law firms—built using Elementor Pro. My focus is on a calm, empathetic design, easy-to-understand pages detailing areas of practice, and an initial consultation booking process that lowers the barrier to getting started.
The niche value proposition: Discreet, encrypted communication channels, transparent fee information, and a tone that combines professionalism with a human touch—all within the professional legal boundaries set by the BRAO and BORA, which I take into account from the very beginning when designing and drafting the content.
Add to that the technical fundamentals: fast loading times, a secure, GDPR-compliant foundation, and targeted local search engine optimization for “Family Law Specialist + Your City.” This ensures your law firm is found exactly where clients are searching. Does your law firm cover other areas of law? My web design for lawyers and law firms demonstrates what a compelling overall online presence looks like.
Scope of Services
Everything Your Website Needs
Thoughtful Web Design for Family Law Firms
A calm, warm design that combines professionalism and empathy—created with Elementor Pro based on your law firm’s website.
Substantive Pages on Areas of Law
Divorce, alimony, child custody, prenuptial agreements, and mediation: Each area of law has its own easy-to-understand page that answers common questions upfront.
Booking an Initial Consultation & Discreet Ways to Contact Us
Online appointment scheduling for initial consultations—including via video—and GDPR-compliant forms with encryption for sensitive matters.
Profile, Fees & Trust
Your professional background, certification as a specialist attorney, and transparent fee information are presented in a compelling way—providing the basis for the client’s decision to call.
Page Speed, Local SEO & Technical SEO
Fast loading times, a secure, GDPR-compliant foundation, and local SEO for “Family Law Specialist plus your city.”
And many other features available upon request
Today, we can meet almost any website need based on your specific needs and requirements. Just ask us.
The Path
4 Steps to Creating Your Family Law Website
1. Analysis of the law firm, clients, and positioning. At the outset, we’ll clarify your main areas of concern (divorce, alimony, child custody, mediation), the types of cases you’d like us to handle, and your preferred approach to legal representation—ranging from amicable resolutions to adversarial representation. We take professional legal ethics into account from the very beginning.
2. Concept & Design. You’ll receive one to three sample pages of your future website—with a focus on a calm, empathetic design, easy-to-understand pages on areas of law, and a prominent option to book an initial consultation. The remaining pages will be created only after you give your approval.
3. Implementation using WordPress & Elementor Pro. I’ll build your homepage, practice area pages, your profile featuring your specialist attorney title, fee information, and a discreet contact option—including GDPR-compliant, encrypted forms and training so you can update the site yourself.
4. SEO, Security & Launch. Before the go-live: backup system, hacking protection, page speed optimization, and a legally compliant foundation. I’ll tailor the local SEO specifically to your region and your key focus areas, and old URLs will be redirected.
The Investment
How much does a website for family law firms cost?
Transparency from the start: You can choose between a clearly calculated fixed price and flexible billing based on actual work performed. The package includes concept, design, and implementation using WordPress & Elementor Pro—with no hidden costs and no off-the-shelf website builder. Upon request, I can collaborate with an SEO specialist and an SEO copywriter.
Not sure which package is right for you? During a free initial consultation, we’ll find the right solution for you—including a binding, fixed-price quote.
The cost depends primarily on the scope of the project—whether a focused law firm website highlighting the main areas of practice is sufficient, or whether a more comprehensive site with an initial consultation booking feature, an advice section, and in-depth SEO is desired. As a general guide:
| Service | Price (net) |
|---|---|
| Law Firm Website with an Overview of Practice Areas | Starting at €3,900 |
| Comprehensive website with initial consultation booking & in-depth SEO | Starting at €4,995 |
| Billing by the hour | €100/hour |
What My Clients Say
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Frequently Asked Questions About Web Design for Family Law
How much does a website for a family law firm cost?
A professional law firm website starts at €3,900 net. For more comprehensive websites covering multiple areas of law, with an initial consultation booking feature and in-depth SEO optimization, the fixed price starts at €4,995 net. Alternatively, billing by the hour is available.
Can clients book their initial consultation directly online?
Yes. I integrate online appointment booking for initial consultations—with the option to choose between an in-person appointment at the law office and a video consultation, if desired. This lowers the barrier to getting started, especially in family law: many clients book appointments in the evening, once they’ve had time to think things through.
How long does it take to build a website for a family law firm?
On average 4 to 8 weeks. For a family law firm the effort lies less in the technology than in the texts: every topic – divorce, maintenance, custody – deserves its own clearly written page. How quickly this content is approved determines the launch date.
Should my website say anything about costs and legal aid?
Yes, at least for orientation. In family law, legal fees are usually based on the value of the proceedings (RVG), so a flat rate is not possible – a short explanation of this system plus a reference to advisory and procedural legal aid noticeably lowers the barrier to making contact. The specific amounts, and what you are permitted to state under professional rules, are matters to clarify with your bar association.
How discreet is it to make contact through the website?
Very discreet: Forms are transmitted in encrypted form, only the most essential information is requested, and upon request, I can set up a separate callback request with a time slot—important for clients who cannot speak freely at home.
What do you look for when ensuring that a law firm's website complies with the law?
Law firm websites are subject to professional regulations (BRAO and BORA): factual information rather than sensational advertising, proper use of the “specialist attorney” title, and complete mandatory disclosures in the legal notice. In addition, forms must be GDPR-compliant and encrypted—which is particularly important in family law. Your state bar association provides legally binding guidance; I implement these requirements to the best of my knowledge and in accordance with established practice.
