What to Expect in a Free 10-Minute Family Law Intake

Calling a family lawyer for the first time can feel intimidating. At Romanov Law, a free 10-minute phone intake is a short, focused conversation — not a sales pitch and not a full consultation. What we cover in 10 minutes We ask about your situation at a high level: where you live, whether children or…

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What to Expect in a Free 10-Minute Family Law Intake

Calling a family lawyer for the first time can feel intimidating. At Romanov Law, a free 10-minute phone intake is a short, focused conversation — not a sales pitch and not a full consultation.

What we cover in 10 minutes

We ask about your situation at a high level: where you live, whether children or property are involved, any court deadlines, and what outcome you are hoping for. You will also have a chance to ask whether Romanov Law is a good fit for your matter.

What it is not

A 10-minute intake does not create an attorney-client relationship and is not a substitute for a full strategy session. It helps you decide whether to schedule a longer consultation and helps us confirm that we can help.

How to request one

Call 415-347-0584, use the form on our Contact page, or visit Free 10-Minute Intake. Prefer English, German, or Russian — we can accommodate all three.

This article is general information for Bay Area families and is not legal advice.

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