Pay as You Go!
Save your money, No retainer required!
Unlike traditional law firms that require a large lump sum of money up front (aka a retainer), DIY Family Law does not demand a retainer to speak with an attorney. Retainers in family law cases can cost litigants anywhere from $2,500-$10,000, from the start. That retainer is not guaranteed to get you through your legal case or through any specific portion of your case, it is simply what’s required to get you started. Save your money, educate and empower yourself to be a self-represented litigant. Pay as you go for exactly what you need, one hour at a time!
Pay by the hour!
Everything at DIY Family Law is based on the amount of time spent working on your matter. An hour consulting session with Norah will cost the same as watching a one-hour educational video. Make your money go further when you pay by the hour for what you individually want help with.
Select the service(s) that suit your needs:
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If you would benefit from speaking with a lawyer without an ongoing financial or time commitment, schedule a one-hour consulting session with Norah, today! She will provide a listening ear, educated and professional legal opinions, in addition to asking the hard questions you should consider that come along with family law and domestic violence court cases. Give yourself the gift of information by speaking with Norah about your legal goals and desired outcomes.
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Educational videos presented by founder and attorney Norah Alyami, provide an overview of family law concepts and terms, court procedures, and step-by-step guides on how to complete common California family law and domestic violence court forms. Find the video that covers the information you seek, watch, educate and empower yourself to be the best self-advocate you can be!
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Both you and your (ex) mate are welcome to jointly attend a consulting session with Norah. At that session, Norah will skillfully and thoughtfully guide the discussion and can provide advice and insight to your unique family situation. Norah has successfully completed mediation requirements for the State of California in addition to studying collaborative family law practice, which is a holistic effort to address all aspects of families in legal transition. Discover where parties agree on issues and where there is conflict which needs resolution, whether you are reworking your child’s visitation schedule with a co-parent or expecting a new child with a new partner, schedule a joint session with Norah! Each session runs an hour in length and it is pay as you go with no retainer required.
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When you have family law court forms to submit to the court, have a licensed California attorney in good standing, review and provide you feedback on your paperwork before filing with the court clerk. Avoid getting your filing rejected or submitting an incomplete document by uploading your finished draft onto the DIY website and receiving a quote for an attorney’s review. Costs for review and feedback are based on the length and technicality of the document. No retainer required, just pay as you go!
“I have worked with Norah Alyami on and off for the last 5 years, in the San Francisco Unified Family Court System. Norah has literally been my custody savior! I’ve been wrapped up in a custody battle with an abusive co-parent since 2015. Things were really rough until I started working with Norah on my case. She knew just how to deal with the defense, when they were being dishonest and turning facts around on me, she knew just how to bring the truth back in to focus for the court. The stress of these legal cases will often cause trauma responses for me, and Norah is compassionate and grounded with her communication, and it brings me back into the present moment with strength.
Over the last 5 years, Norah helped me: Regain sole legal and physical custody and attain DV restraining order, earn a move-away order out of state, where I also won permanent sole custody of my son. And most recently, she was able to help me further protect my young child from abuse when another domestic violence restraining order was urgently needed and to hold the abusive parent accountable. Norah’s choice of language and demeanor is so strong and so honest, to me, she is the perfect fit for me and my child. I really would not be where I am today without her help. I recommend her to anyone, especially anyone dealing with a domestic violence case.”
— Halley M.
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Norah spends countless hours sharing her time and knowledge with individuals who need family law assistance. She selflessly gives to her work, yet her bank account does not reflect it. Please consider making a donation to Norah to support the life-changing work she does! Here is a clip from a client who received pro-bono assistance from Norah and is unable to pay the outstanding bill. Make a donation to show your support!