It can be difficult to determine where family attorneys receive the most pay. In most cases, attorneys can set their own fees for clients. The fees are determined by several factors and can get more expensive over the years. Education, specialized practice areas, the difficulty of cases, and services offered can all contribute to attorney fees. Some family lawyers choose to do pro bono work for clients who cannot afford their services, so their overall pay will be lower. On average, a family lawyer may make between $70,000-$112,000 a year.