Looking for a child custody attorney with upfront pricing? Custody is decided on the child's best interests. Below are our flat-fee child custody services, our guides and state-by-state information — so you can compare and order with confidence.
About Child Custody
Custody is decided on the child's best interests. A clear parenting plan, strong evidence and the right motions make the difference in custody disputes and hearings.
On this page you will find our flat-fee child custody services with their prices, our guides on the topic and state-by-state information. Every service is prepared by licensed US attorneys and delivered online.
Child Custody services and flat-fee pricing
- Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement — flat fee from $99, usually ready in 5 working days
- Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) — flat fee from $149, usually ready in 5 working days
- Child custody consultation — flat fee $299, usually ready in 1 working day
- Emergency custody consultation — flat fee $399, usually ready in 1 working day
- Custody modification consultation — flat fee $299, usually ready in 1 working day
- Visitation dispute consultation — flat fee $299, usually ready in 1 working day
- Parenting-plan consultation — flat fee $249, usually ready in 1 working day
The price you see is the price you pay. Therefore, you can compare options and order with confidence.
Child Custody guides
- Divorce & Family Law Services in the USA — Custody, Support & Agreements in All 50 States
- Child Custody Lawyer — Custody Disputes, Emergency Hearings and Custody Trials in All 50 States
- Child Custody Modification Lawyer — Changing a Custody Order or Relocating With Your Child
- Fathers' Rights Lawyer — Paternity, Custody and Grandparent Rights Explained
- Family Court Order Enforcement Attorney — Enforcing Divorce Decrees, Support and Custody Orders
Child Custody by state
Laws, forms and deadlines differ from state to state. For example, filing rules, waiting periods and court procedures all vary. Choose your state for a detailed guide:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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How to get started
- Choose your service from the list above — or speak to an attorney first if you are not sure.
- Answer a short questionnaire and upload your documents securely.
- Your attorney prepares the work and messages you through your dashboard if anything is unclear.
- Receive your documents online, ready to sign, send or file.
Why flat-fee child custody help
Hourly billing makes legal costs unpredictable. In contrast, a flat fee tells you the full cost before work begins. Moreover, everything happens online, so clients in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. can get help without travelling to an office.
If your matter needs ongoing representation in court, our work still saves money: your trial attorney receives an organized, well-documented file.
Related topics
- Uncontested Divorce
- Contested Divorce
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Divorce Settlement Agreement
- Custody Modification
- Child Support
- Spousal Support and Alimony
- Prenuptial Agreement
- Postnuptial Agreement
- Protective Orders
Our Child Custody services in the USA
Every service below has a fixed price, is prepared by a qualified attorney and is delivered online — wherever you are in the USA. Additionally, you can upload evidence, message your attorney and track progress from your secure client dashboard.
Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in the USA
Custody schedule, holidays, decision-making and relocation terms.
Moreover, it is usually ready in 5 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement — from $99 See what's included →
Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in the USA
Draft motions and oppositions for pro se litigants in state court.
Moreover, it is usually ready in 5 working days. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) — from $149 See what's included →
Child custody consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about child custody and parenting time. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Child custody consultation — $299 See what's included →
Emergency custody consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about an emergency custody order to protect your child. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Emergency custody consultation — $399 See what's included →
Custody modification consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about changing an existing custody order. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Custody modification consultation — $299 See what's included →
Visitation dispute consultation in the USA
A confidential 45–60 minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about a visitation (parenting time) dispute. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 45–60 minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Visitation dispute consultation — $299 See what's included →
Parenting-plan consultation in the USA
A confidential 30-minute phone or video consultation with a licensed US attorney about your parenting plan. Get straight answers on your rights, options, risks and likely costs, and a clear plan for your next steps.
It includes 30-minute call with a licensed US attorney — phone, video or WhatsApp, upload documents beforehand so your attorney is prepared, your rights, options, risks and likely costs in plain English. Moreover, it is usually ready in 1 working day. Express delivery is also available. As a result, you can act before deadlines pass.
Order Parenting-plan consultation — $249 See what's included →
Child Custody services near you — every state we cover
Because everything is handled online, it makes no difference where you live. Nevertheless, the law does change from state to state, so every document is prepared for your local rules. Here are some of the places our clients come from most often.
Child Custody help in California
We prepare child custody documents for California law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Los Angeles (near the Stanley Mosk Courthouse downtown), San Diego (near the Hall of Justice on West Broadway), San Francisco (near the Civic Center courthouse on McAllister Street). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Los Angeles, Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in San Diego, Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in San Francisco. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in California.
Child Custody help in Texas
We prepare child custody documents for Texas law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Houston (near the Harris County Civil Courthouse), Dallas (near the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building), San Antonio (near the Bexar County Courthouse), Austin (near the Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Houston, Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Dallas, Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in San Antonio, Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Austin. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Texas.
Child Custody help in Florida
We prepare child custody documents for Florida law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Miami (near the Miami-Dade County Courthouse on West Flagler Street), Orlando (near the Orange County Courthouse), Tampa (near the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Miami, Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Orlando, Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Tampa. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Florida.
Child Custody help in New York
We prepare child custody documents for New York law and local court practice. Clients come to us from New York City (near the New York County Courthouse at 60 Centre Street and the immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza), Brooklyn (near the Kings County Supreme Court on Adams Street). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in New York City, Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Brooklyn. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in New York.
Child Custody help in Illinois
We prepare child custody documents for Illinois law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Chicago (near the Richard J. Daley Center). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Chicago. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Illinois.
Child Custody help in Georgia
We prepare child custody documents for Georgia law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Atlanta (near the Fulton County Courthouse). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Atlanta. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Georgia.
Child Custody help in Arizona
We prepare child custody documents for Arizona law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Phoenix (near the Maricopa County Superior Court). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Phoenix. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Arizona.
Child Custody help in Pennsylvania
We prepare child custody documents for Pennsylvania law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Philadelphia (near City Hall, home of the Court of Common Pleas). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Philadelphia. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Pennsylvania.
Child Custody help in Washington
We prepare child custody documents for Washington law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Seattle (near the King County Courthouse). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Seattle. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Washington.
Child Custody help in Colorado
We prepare child custody documents for Colorado law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Denver (near the Denver City and County Building). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Denver. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Colorado.
Child Custody help in Massachusetts
We prepare child custody documents for Massachusetts law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Boston (near the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Boston. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Massachusetts.
Child Custody help in Nevada
We prepare child custody documents for Nevada law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Las Vegas (near the Regional Justice Center). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Las Vegas. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in Nevada.
Child Custody help in New Jersey
We prepare child custody documents for New Jersey law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Newark (near the Essex County Hall of Records). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Newark. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in New Jersey.
Child Custody help in North Carolina
We prepare child custody documents for North Carolina law and local court practice. Clients come to us from Charlotte (near the Mecklenburg County Courthouse). For example, see Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in Charlotte. Similarly, see Motion / Response Preparation (Self-Represented) in North Carolina.
We also help clients in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming. See every location we cover.
Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement in every state
Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
How much does child custody help cost?
Our child custody services start at from $99 with a flat fee. Each service page shows the full price before you order — there is no hourly billing.
Do you help with child custody in every state?
Yes. We serve clients in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and every document is prepared for your state's laws and forms.
How quickly can I get help?
The fastest child custody services are usually ready in 1 working day, and express delivery is available.
Can I speak to an attorney before ordering?
Yes. Book a consultation or use "Speak to an attorney" to describe your situation first.
Contact American Counsel
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🌐 Service area: online across all 50 US states and Washington, D.C.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice for your situation. Every case is different — speak to a qualified attorney before you act.