Role and Responsibilities of Divorce lawyers Handle Family Matters: Represent clients in divorce, child custody, adoption, and other family-related cases. Negotiation: Mediate disputes to reach amicable agreements on custody, support, and property division. Pre-Trial: File petitions, negotiate settlements, and draft legal documents. Trial: Advocate for clients in hearings on custody, support, or property disputes. Post-Trial: Handle modifications of agreements or court orders, and enforce judgments.