Choosing a divorce attorney is a personal decision. You may prefer a female lawyer, want someone familiar with complex financial issues, or need an attorney who can discuss a difficult custody situation clearly. Danielle J. Ford, Esq., co-founder of Ford & Flaxman PLLC, represents clients in Las Vegas divorce and family-law matters.
This page introduces Danielle’s background, the issues she handles, and questions to consider before a consultation. Her full biography provides additional detail about her education and professional experience.
Request a consultation with Danielle Ford
Prefer to call? Contact 702.919.1919 and mention that you would like to speak with Danielle about a divorce matter. Ask about her availability and consultation fees.
Meet Danielle J. Ford
Danielle graduated cum laude from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law in May 2022 and was admitted to practice law in Nevada in October 2022. Before admission, she worked as a law clerk on high-net-worth divorce, complex custody, and relocation matters. Her clerkship and law-school experience are distinct from her years as a licensed attorney.
During law school, Danielle participated in client-counseling and mock-trial competitions, took leadership roles in the Mediation Clinic and mock-trial team, and completed family-law mediation certification training. She also conducted family-court mediations during her second and third years of law school.
Before entering the legal profession, Danielle taught in the Clark County School District and operated small businesses. Those experiences form part of her background in working with families and understanding business owners’ concerns. They do not replace the financial evidence or legal analysis required in an individual case.
Divorce, Custody, and Financial Matters
Danielle’s family-law work includes custody and paternity determinations, relocation disputes, complex marital-property division, enforcement of prenuptial agreements, and spousal-support matters. Her experience also includes adoption, guardianship, grandparents’ rights, and divorces involving international marriages or overlapping financial issues.
The firm’s existing practice pages explain related services:
- Divorce representation, including support, property, and parenting issues.
- Child custody and parental relocation disputes.
- High-net-worth divorce, including businesses, separate-property claims, and mixed-character assets.
- Alimony and family-law mediation.
A Practical Conversation About Your Options
Danielle describes her role as both a legal advisor and a compassionate counselor. Her approach includes explaining how the law applies to a client’s circumstances and acknowledging that the legally available options may differ from the outcome a client initially hopes for. A useful attorney-client conversation addresses both goals and constraints rather than promising a particular result.
For a custody concern, identify the existing schedule, current orders, and the specific decisions in dispute. For a financial issue, explain the income sources, assets, debts, and records that may need review. A contested case and a negotiated settlement can require different preparation; neither approach should be assumed before the circumstances are assessed.
Preparing for a Consultation
When requesting a consultation, explain whether you are considering divorce, have already filed, or have been served. Mention any scheduled hearing or response deadline at the outset. Ask about availability, consultation fees, who would handle the matter, and the scope and cost of representation.
Ask the office which documents to provide and how to send them securely. Relevant records may include court papers and existing orders, a marriage or prenuptial agreement, recent financial statements, and a summary of parenting arrangements. Do not send sensitive records before the office has provided instructions and completed any necessary conflict check.
Questions About Choosing a Female Divorce Attorney
Can I request a consultation with Danielle Ford specifically?
Yes. Identify Danielle when contacting Ford & Flaxman and ask about her availability for your type of matter. Availability and representation depend on a conflict check and an agreed engagement.
Does choosing a female attorney mean a different legal standard applies?
No. An attorney’s gender does not change the governing law or guarantee a custody, support, or property outcome. Comfort discussing personal concerns matters, but so do relevant experience, communication, preparation, and the fit between the attorney and your needs.
Is this page only for women seeking a divorce?
No. A preference for a female attorney is not limited to women. Discuss your circumstances with the firm so it can assess the matter, potential conflicts, and whether representation is available.
Can Danielle help with settlement or mediation as well as contested issues?
Her background includes family-law mediation training and contested divorce and custody work. Ask whether the engagement would be advocacy for one client or service as a neutral mediator; those are different roles. The appropriate process depends on the issues, safety concerns, and the parties’ circumstances.
Contact Ford & Flaxman
To discuss working with Danielle J. Ford, call 702-919-1919 or request a consultation through the firm’s contact page. A consultation request does not itself establish an attorney-client relationship. The information on this page is general and is not legal advice for a particular case.