Divorce / Family Law FAQPage Schema for Law Firms
Copy-paste JSON-LD template
Add this inside a <script type="application/ld+json"> tag in your <head> section. Replace the sample values with your actual business details.
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "FAQPage",
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How much does a divorce lawyer cost?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Divorce lawyers typically charge $150–$500 per hour. An uncontested divorce may cost $1,500–$5,000 total. A contested divorce with asset disputes and custody issues can cost $15,000–$100,000+. Many attorneys offer free initial consultations and payment plans."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How long does a divorce take?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "An uncontested divorce takes 1–6 months depending on state waiting periods. A contested divorce takes 12–24 months on average. Complex divorces involving business valuation, custody disputes, or hidden assets can take 2–5 years."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What is the difference between legal separation and divorce?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Legal separation means you live apart with a court-ordered agreement on assets, debts, and child custody but remain legally married. Divorce legally ends the marriage. Legal separation may be preferred for religious reasons, insurance benefits, or when you're unsure about divorce."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How is property divided in a divorce?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Property division depends on your state. Community property states (CA, TX, AZ, etc.) split marital assets 50/50. Equitable distribution states divide assets fairly but not necessarily equally, considering factors like income, contributions, and length of marriage."
}
}
]
}
Required and recommended fields
| Field | Value | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
@context |
https://schema.org |
Required | Always exactly this value |
@type |
FAQPage |
Required | Always exactly "FAQPage" |
mainEntity |
Array of Question objects |
Required | Minimum 1 question; aim for 3-8 for best AI extraction |
name (Question) |
The question text |
Required | Write how patients/clients actually search — buying intent questions perform best |
@type (Question) |
Question |
Required | Always exactly "Question" |
acceptedAnswer |
Answer object |
Required | Must be present for every Question |
@type (Answer) |
Answer |
Required | Always exactly "Answer" |
text (Answer) |
The answer text |
Required | Keep under 300 words. Direct, specific, no filler. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using generic questions ("What are your hours?") instead of buying-intent questions ("How much does the procedure cost?")
- Nesting FAQPage inside another schema type — it must be a top-level @type
- Writing answers longer than 300 words — AI systems prefer concise, direct answers
Why this helps ChatGPT and Perplexity cite your Divorce / Family Law page
Let AI extract direct answers from your service pages. When a client asks ChatGPT "divorce / family law near me" or "best divorce / family law in [city]," the AI scans pages it can crawl for structured answers. FAQPage Schema gives it exactly what it needs — a machine-readable Q&A it can extract and cite without any interpretation.
From AltorLab's weekly crawls of law firms websites: fewer than 25% have any FAQPage schema, and fewer than 15% have complete LocalBusiness schema with the correct subtype. This means the bar to appear in AI answers is low — one afternoon of technical work separates cited practices from invisible ones.
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Validate your implementation
After adding the schema, test it with these free tools:
- Google Rich Results Test — checks for structured data errors
- Schema.org Validator — validates against schema.org specification
- AltorLab AI Visibility Checker — checks all 6 GEO signals including schema
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