Hartmann & Saidi is a fictional family law firm in Hamburg that guides clients through separation, divorce, custody, maintenance and property division – with trained mediators, a private entrance and a promise to put children first. The demo shows how a law firm can use design, tone and honest numbers to calm people at one of the hardest moments of their lives and earn the first conversation.
The problem this website solves
People who search for a family lawyer are usually anxious, ashamed or afraid of what a divorce will cost and how it will affect their children. Aggressive, courtroom-style law firm sites make that worse. At the same time, many do not know whether they can afford a lawyer at all. This design opens with warmth – “A difficult time deserves a calm lawyer” – and pairs it with an honest cost estimate, so fear of the unknown does not stop them from reaching out.
Key features in detail
1. Divorce cost estimator
The visitor sets the joint net income per month (€1,500–€12,000), how many pension rights must be shared (none, one each, two or more each) and whether both partners agree on everything. The tool estimates the value set by the court, court fees, lawyer fees including VAT and the total – and shows how the total changes when there are two lawyers instead of one. With the defaults – €5,200 joint income, one pension each and an uncontested divorce – the demo estimates roughly €4,400 in total, with court fees of about €810 and lawyer fees of about €3,600, and notes that in an uncontested divorce only one partner needs a lawyer and costs can usually be split 50 / 50. A note clarifies that this is a rough estimate based on German fee tables and that the court sets the final value. Seeing a realistic number removes the biggest source of anxiety.
2. Services that cover the whole separation
Six service blocks – divorce (including pension rights adjustment), children (custody, contact and moving abroad), maintenance (calculated with the Düsseldorf table), property, prenups from €950 and mediation at €220 per hour – make clear that the firm handles every aspect of separation in one place. A line explains that fees follow the German RVG, that the expected cost is stated before the client decides and that legal aid is checked when income is low.
3. A confidential, gentle booking flow
The first talk is a 30-minute call or video chat (€95 plus VAT, credited if the client instructs the firm). The form lets visitors choose the lawyer, the topic and – importantly – how they may be contacted: email only, phone is fine or please do not call. Notes promise a separate private entrance and waiting room and that the firm can meet a client without the partner knowing. The confirmation states that nobody else sees the details. For people in difficult home situations, this thoughtful detail can be the reason they book.
4. Calm authority
The two partners are introduced as specialist attorneys for family law and trained mediators. Reviews (4.9 / 5 from 98) say things like “Clara kept everything calm when I could not” and “The cost estimate was right to the euro”. The FAQ explains how long a divorce takes, whether both partners need a lawyer, what the separation year is and whether legal aid is possible.
Design and technical details
- Soft teal, warm cream backgrounds, a gentle serif display font and arch-shaped images – reassuring rather than corporate.
- Appointments outside office hours on request, live office status and U-Bahn directions.
- Confidentiality notice in every form, mobile-first layout and GDPR compliance.
Who it is for
Family law firms, divorce and custody lawyers, mediators, family counsellors, notaries and any professional service that deals with sensitive personal situations.
What you get when you order
We adapt the demo to your firm, services, languages, tone and fee structure. All legal figures and wording are supplied and approved by you. Our terms keep your risk low:
- 50 / 50 payment – 50% to start, 50% only after you approve the finished site.
- Risk-free first draft – if the first draft is not right, your deposit is refunded.
- You own everything – design, code, content and admin access.
- Reply within 24 hours from your direct project lead.
The cost estimator and confidential booking flow are scoped individually; you receive a written proposal with deliverables, milestones and price before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Can the estimator reflect another country’s fee rules? Yes, formulas and texts can be adapted to your jurisdiction.
Are the numbers in the demo legal advice? No, they are illustrative. In a live project your firm provides and approves all figures.
