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Guide for family lawyers

Family lawyer? Want to be the one people trust before they call?

People facing a separation search for answers long before they search for a lawyer. Here is how to be the calm, clear voice they find: short videos that explain one family-law question at a time, on YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Reels. No camera, no editor, no editing skills. This page gives you the prompt, 30 video ideas and a ready first script.

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We get it

You're a family lawyer, not a video editor. You don't need to become one.

You can explain a parenting plan and a financial disclosure in plain words that calm a frightened client. But video probably felt like a different job: cameras, lights, timelines, cutting, captions, music. So it stayed on the "someday" list.

With jajavideo you write (or let AI write) what you want to say. That's it. The built-in director splits it into scenes, picks a visual for every sentence, adds a natural voice-over, music and animated captions. You don't need to be a good speaker or writer either. The prompt on this page writes the scripts from your expertise. You just check that every word is accurate and within your advertising rules.

These videos share general information, not personal legal advice.

What you thought video needsWhat jajavideo needs
A camera and good lighting
Nothing. It's faceless
Hours in an editing app
One paste, a couple of minutes
Writing scripts from scratch
The prompt on this page
A voice you're happy with
300+ natural voices
A budget for an editor
5 free videos a day

Why video works for family lawyers

People don't shop for a family lawyer like they shop for a plumber.

They search at night, worried, often before they've told anyone. A short video that answers their question calmly does more than an ad ever could.

Did you know? 54% of Americans now get news through social and video networks, more than through TV (50%).

Source: Reuters Institute, Digital News Report, 2025

Did you know? 78% of US YouTube viewers say YouTube has the most trusted creators for product recommendations.

Source: Google / Kantar, 2025

Did you know? 97% of consumers read reviews of local businesses, across 6 sites on average.

Source: BrightLocal, Local Consumer Review Survey, 2026

Trust before the first call

Someone who watched a few of your explanations already feels they know how you think. The first consultation starts warmer and moves faster.

Answer the 2 a.m. question

What happens to the house? Who stays in the home? Can we sort this out without court? A 40-second answer reaches people at the moment they are searching.

Show how you work

Family law is emotional. Video lets a nervous client hear your tone and see that you explain things without jargon, before they commit to anything.

Be found where people now look

More and more people start with short video rather than a search results page. Regular, useful videos give you another way to be the name they recognise.

See it before you try it

The whole process in one short tutorial

  • Signing up with Google in about 10 seconds
  • Pasting one script, or many with AAA in Bulk
  • Asking Jaja to write a script for you
  • Choosing a language, voice and caption style
  • Downloading the finished vertical video

Step by step

From zero to a week of family-law videos in one sitting

Copy the family-law prompt below

Add your firm name, your area and who your clients are. Your details go straight into the prompt.

Paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini

You get 10 scripts, each answering one real family-law question, each opening with a hook and ending with your firm's name.

Check every word like you'd check a court document

You're the lawyer. Remove anything that isn't accurate for your jurisdiction, and keep the tone general rather than personal advice. A few minutes.

Paste all 10 into jajavideo's Bulk tab

Sign up free, open Bulk, paste. The AAA lines split them into 10 separate videos.

Pick a voice, press Generate, then post or schedule

Each video is a vertical MP4 for Shorts, TikTok, Reels and Facebook. Post them at your own pace, or schedule them on the platforms so one goes live each week while you work.

The format

Plain text, a Title: line, AAA between scripts

No scenes, no visual directions. Just what should be said. This is exactly what you paste:

Paste into jajavideo → Bulk
Title: Family law: the first thing to do when you're thinking about divorce
Before you call a lawyer, do one boring thing: gather the paperwork. Bank statements, mortgage details, pension statements, recent payslips. Not to fight, just to understand. In most divorces the biggest surprises are financial, and they come from not knowing what exists. A simple folder, paper or digital, saves weeks later. It also helps you ask better questions in the first meeting, which means you use that paid hour on decisions instead of admin. You don't need to decide anything today. You just need to know where things stand. Want a free checklist? Search Hartley Family Law on Google.
AAA
Title: Family law: why "we'll sort it out ourselves" often stalls
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AAA
Title:

Topic: hook. Never read aloud. Tells viewers and YouTube what the video is about.

Text

90–130 words of narration. One tip, one concrete detail, short spoken sentences.

Credit

Your name, last sentence. Read by the voice-over, so write sites as words: "yourbusiness dot com".

AAA

Alone on a line between scripts. Ten scripts, ten videos, one paste.

Copy, paste, done

The family-law prompt: 10 expert scripts in one go

Fill in your details. The prompt updates as you type. Copy it into any AI chat and paste the answer straight into jajavideo.

Prompt for Claude · ChatGPT · Gemini
You are an expert short-form video scriptwriter and an experienced family lawyer. Write 10 scripts for faceless YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Reels for a family law firm.

About me:
- Name or firm: [YOUR NAME OR FIRM]
- City or area: online, no specific city
- My ideal clients: parents separating with children
- My focus: divorce and financial settlements
- Language of the scripts: English

Rules for every script:
1. Answer ONE real question a worried person asks about family law: divorce, money, children, agreements, mediation. No generic ads like "Need a lawyer? Call me".
2. The first sentence is the hook: a common mistake, a myth or a real question clients ask. It must keep the viewer watching past the first 3 seconds.
3. 90 to 130 words of flowing spoken narration (about 30 to 50 seconds). Plain language a frightened person understands, short sentences. No jargon without a one-line explanation. No scene directions, emojis, lists or headings.
4. Include one concrete detail: a document name, a time period, a step, a real situation.
5. General information only, not personal legal advice. No guarantees of outcomes, no promises about money, children or court decisions. Keep it calm and neutral.
6. End with this sentence: "Want a free checklist? Search [YOUR NAME OR FIRM] on Google.". Write any website as words, for example "example dot com".
7. Each script covers a different topic. Mix mistakes, myths, client questions and quick how-tos.

Format (follow exactly):
- Start each script with one line: Title: [topic]: [hook]. The title is not read aloud.
- Then the narration as one paragraph.
- After each script, a line that contains only AAA.

Output only the 10 scripts in this format, nothing before or after. I will paste them straight into jajavideo.

Need the next batch? Reply in the same chat: "Write 10 more, completely different questions."

Where to paste it, and what happens next

  1. Copy the prompt

    Fill in your details above, then press Copy prompt.

  2. Paste it into an AI chat

    Open any AI chat in a new tab, paste the prompt and send it. You get 10 scripts back.

  3. Paste the answer into jajavideo

    Copy the AI's whole answer, open the Bulk tab in jajavideo and paste it. You get 10 finished videos.

    Open jajavideo →
Watch: prompt → AI chat → Bulk tab → 10 videos (70 seconds, with sound)

Made with this prompt

Three real family-law videos, made on jajavideo

Each one answers a single question, in a calm voice, with a visual for every sentence and the firm's name at the end. Open a script to read exactly what was pasted.

Video 1 · The first thing to do when you're thinking about divorce

Read the script

Title: Family law: the first thing to do when you're thinking about divorceBefore you call a lawyer, do one boring thing: gather the paperwork. Bank statements, mortgage details, pension statements, recent payslips. Not to fight, just to understand. In most divorces the biggest surprises are financial, and they come from not knowing what exists. A simple folder, paper or digital, saves weeks later. It also helps you ask better questions in the first meeting, which means you use that paid hour on decisions instead of admin. You don't need to decide anything today. You just need to know where things stand. Want a free checklist? Search Hartley Family Law on Google.

Video 2 · Why "we'll sort it out ourselves" often stalls

Read the script

Title: Family law: why "we'll sort it out ourselves" often stallsMany couples start with the best intention: we'll sort it out between us. Sometimes that works. Often it stalls on one detail. One person thinks the pension is split, the other thinks it isn't. One thinks the house sale is agreed, the other was only discussing it. Without something written down, memory does the talking, and memory is not neutral. You don't need a court for this. A short written summary of what you've agreed, dated and signed, prevents most of these misunderstandings. If you're talking things through, write down each agreement as you make it. Want a simple template? Search Hartley Family Law on Google.

Video 3 · The question parents ask first about custody

Read the script

Title: Custody: the question parents ask firstThe first question most parents ask is: will I lose my children? The answer depends on your situation, and a lawyer can explain how the law where you live applies. Family law often starts from the idea that children benefit from a relationship with both parents, unless there's a safety concern. What courts and mediators look at is practical: who does school drop-off, who handles bedtime, who knows the doctor's name. So the most useful thing you can do is keep being that parent, and keep a simple record of the routine. Don't turn the calendar into a weapon. Just show the ordinary, steady care you already give. Want a parenting-plan checklist? Search Hartley Family Law on Google.

Never run out

30 family-law video ideas your clients actually search for

Each one is a full video. Paste any line into the prompt, or into Jaja inside jajavideo, and ask for a script.

Mistakes
  1. Moving out before getting advice
  2. Hiding money or assets
  3. Texting angry messages that end up in evidence
  4. Agreeing to everything to keep the peace
  5. Cancelling joint accounts without a plan
  6. Posting about the separation on social media
  7. Signing documents without reading them
  8. Forgetting pensions in the settlement
  9. Using the children as messengers
  10. Waiting until the court date to get advice
Myths and client questions
  1. "Will I lose my children?"
  2. "Do we have to go to court?"
  3. "How long does a divorce take?"
  4. "Who gets the house?"
  5. "Can we use the same lawyer?"
  6. "Does cheating affect the money?"
  7. "Will my ex's new partner meet my kids?"
  8. "Can I change the locks?"
  9. "Is a verbal agreement enough?"
  10. "What does mediation actually involve?"
Quick how-tos
  1. Gather the paperwork before the first meeting
  2. Write down agreements as you make them
  3. Keep a simple record of the children's routine
  4. Choose the right moment to talk to your ex
  5. Prepare for a first consultation
  6. Understand what a parenting plan covers
  7. Keep communication calm and in writing
  8. Explain separation to children by age
  9. Review your will after separating
  10. Know when to ask for a mediator

Your calm manner is the whole point

What makes a family-law Short get watched

Think of it as a first consultation in miniature. The first line is your opening question, and the tone is the one you'd use with a worried client.

The first 3 seconds are the question they typed

Open with the fear or the myth: "Will I lose my children?" or "We'll sort it out ourselves." If the first sentence doesn't sound like their own thought, they scroll.

Title as Topic: hook

"Custody: the question parents ask first" tells the viewer and the platform exactly who it's for.

One question per video

One question, one calm answer. Three topics in 40 seconds means none of them lands, and it starts to sound like an ad.

General, never personal

Say "in many cases" and "the law where you live may differ". You're teaching, not advising the person watching. Keep the disclaimer in mind for every script.

Help first, name last

No "Call now for a free consultation!" openers. The answer earns attention. Your firm's name in the last line earns the follow-up search.

Post at your own pace

A steady trickle of useful answers beats a burst followed by silence. Make a batch in one sitting and schedule them so they go out while you work.

Think bigger

More than marketing: new ways to earn with video

When a finished video costs you a couple of minutes, video stops being a cost and becomes something you can offer.

Did you know? 57% of video marketers say video reduced the support questions they get.

Source: Wyzowl, State of Video Marketing, 2026

Answer common questions before the first meeting

Most first consultations start with the same five questions. Send a short video before the meeting, or put a few on your site, and the paid hour goes to the client's real situation instead of the basics. Commercial use is included on every plan, and on Unlimited you can put your own logo on the videos.

Example: 5 videos answering the top questions
Your cost on Unlimited: $27 a month in total
Your saving: fewer repeated basics in every consultation

A calm welcome page for new enquiries

Embed a few Shorts on your contact page so a nervous visitor hears your tone before they pick up the phone.

Explain mediation in 40 seconds

Many people don't know what mediation involves. A short, neutral video takes the fear out of the first step.

Reach clients in their own language

In a diverse city, offering the same guidance in Spanish, Arabic or another language helps people who would otherwise struggle to understand the process. jajavideo speaks 74 languages.

Support your referral partners

Accountants, therapists and financial advisers meet people in difficulty. Give them a few of your explainer videos to share, so their clients arrive already informed.

Try it now, no signup

Let Jaja write your first family-law video

Jaja is jajavideo's script assistant. Tell it your firm and your clients, and it writes your first family-law script right here. Like it? Turn it into a finished video in one click.

You can ask Jaja for more scripts, other topics or other languages after you sign up. Free accounts get 5 watermark-free videos every day. These videos share general information, not personal legal advice.

JajaScript assistant
Hi! I write Shorts scripts for family lawyers. What's your firm's name, and who are your clients? I'll write your first video.

Price

Cheaper than one hour of a freelance editor

Free

$0
  • 5 watermark-free videos a day (≈150 a month)
  • Unlimited after that, with a small credit
  • No card

Unlimited

$27/month
  • Unlimited videos, no watermark
  • Your own logo
  • Priority queue, Bulk mode

Unlimited + Long

$47/month
  • Everything in Unlimited
  • Landscape videos up to 4 minutes
  • Top queue priority

Paid plans are monthly PayPal subscriptions you can cancel any time. The free plan needs no credit card.

Never made a video before? Start here

Every question a first-timer asks, answered

You've never edited a video and never used a system like this. That's fine. Most people who use jajavideo hadn't either. Pick any question below. Can't find yours? Ask Jaja, our agent.

Getting started

I have never edited a video in my life. Can I really do this?

Yes. You never open an editing program, never cut anything and never touch a timeline. You paste text into a box, pick a voice, and press Generate. jajavideo does every video step for you: it splits your text into scenes, picks a picture or clip for every sentence, records the voice-over, adds music and puts animated captions on screen. If you can copy and paste, you can make a video.

What exactly do I need before I start?

Three things: an email or Google account to sign up, a few sentences about a family law topic (or the prompt on this page to write them), and a few minutes. No camera, microphone, software, design skills or credit card.

How do I sign up?

Go to jajavideo.com and press "Continue with Google". It takes about 10 seconds. You can also sign up with an email address. No card is asked for.

What's the very first thing I should do after I sign up?

Make one test video before anything else. Open the dashboard, stay on the Single tab, and paste this:

Title: Family law tip: what a parenting plan should cover
A parenting plan works best when it answers the boring questions in advance. Who does school pickup on which days? Where do the children sleep on holidays? Who books and pays for the dentist? Write down the small practical details, not just the big principles, because those small details are what cause most arguments later. A clear plan protects the children from being caught in the middle. Ask a family lawyer to review it before you both sign. Search Hartley Family Law on Google.

Choose English and any voice, press Generate, and in a couple of minutes you'll see your first finished video. After that, everything else on this page will make sense.

How long until I have my first video?

Usually a couple of minutes per video. If many people are making videos at the same moment it can take a bit longer. You can close the tab: you'll get an email the moment it's ready.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in your browser, on a computer or a phone.

Scripts: what the video says

What is a "script"?

Just the words the voice will say in the video. Nothing technical. For a 30–50 second video that's about 90–130 words, roughly one short paragraph.

I'm not a writer or a speaker. Who writes the scripts?

You don't have to. You have three easy options. One: copy the family law prompt on this page into Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini, and it writes 10 scripts for you. Two: inside jajavideo, type one line like "a tip about keeping a record of school pickups after separation" and press ✨ Write script. Three: ask Jaja, the script assistant, for ideas in plain words. Your only job is to read the result and make sure the information is accurate and general.

What's the "Title:" line for?

It names your video so you can find it later. It is never read aloud and never shown in the video. Use the pattern Topic: hook, for example Title: Family law myth: the house always goes to the mother.

Do I write anything about the pictures or scenes?

No. Write only what should be said. jajavideo's built-in director reads your sentences and chooses a matching visual for each one by itself.

How do I make people contact me at the end?

Make the last sentence your credit, for example "Search Hartley Family Law on Google." The voice reads it out. If you mention a website, write it as words, "hartleyfamily dot com", so the voice says it correctly. Jaja can also add the ending for you if you tell it your firm name or phone number.

Can I fix a word or a sentence the AI wrote?

Of course. It's just text. Change anything before you paste it into jajavideo. If you notice a problem after the video is made, edit the text and make it again.

What if I run out of ideas?

Use the 30 ideas on this page, write down the questions clients ask you at the first meeting, or reply to the AI in the same chat: "Write 10 more, completely different tips." You can also paste one of your firm's blog posts and ask for five scripts based on it.

Bulk: many videos in one paste

What is Bulk, in simple words?

Bulk lets you paste several scripts at once and get a separate video for each one. Instead of making ten videos one by one, you paste ten scripts in one go and come back to ten finished videos.

How does jajavideo know where one video ends and the next starts?

Put a line with only AAA between scripts. Each script starts with its own Title: line. Here is the smallest possible example, 3 scripts that become 3 videos:

Title: Family law tip: keep a calendar of handovers
When you share care of children, write down every handover, every cancelled visit and every late pickup in one calendar. It takes seconds and it turns a vague memory into a clear record. If a pattern of missed time builds up, that calendar is far more useful than trying to remember dates months later. Keep it factual and calm. Search Hartley Family Law on Google.
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Title: Family law myth: mediation means giving in
Mediation is not about giving in. It is a structured conversation with a neutral person who helps both sides hear each other. Many parenting and property matters settle there without a courtroom, and you can still get legal advice before and after. It is often quicker and less expensive than a contested hearing. Ask a family lawyer whether mediation suits your situation. Search Hartley Family Law on Google.
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Title: Family law question: do we need one lawyer or two
A common question is whether one lawyer can act for both of you. In most cases no, because each person needs independent advice, and a lawyer cannot act for both sides in the same matter. Some couples use a mediator for the discussion and each keeps their own lawyer for advice. It costs a little more upfront and usually prevents bigger problems later. Ask a family lawyer how this works where you live. Search Hartley Family Law on Google.

Real scripts should be longer (90–130 words), but that's the whole idea: Title, text, AAA, repeat.

Where do I paste them?

In the dashboard, click the Bulk tab (next to Single), paste everything into the big box, choose the language and voice, and press Generate. All videos use the same voice and caption style.

Do I have to write "AAA" myself?

No, if you use the prompt on this page. It already tells the AI to put AAA between scripts, so you copy the AI's answer and paste it as it is.

I forgot the AAA lines. What happens?

If each script starts with its own "Title:" line, jajavideo still splits them correctly. AAA is simply the safest way to be sure.

Can I mix languages in one Bulk paste?

It's best to paste one language at a time, so every video gets a voice that matches. Make the English batch, then the Spanish batch.

Where do I find all the videos afterwards?

On your Videos page. Each one appears as soon as it's ready, and you get an email when they're done. Download them any time within 30 days.

The video itself

Will my face or voice be in the video?

No. The videos are faceless: real images and short clips, a natural AI voice-over, music and captions. Nobody appears on camera, and you never record your voice.

Can I choose the voice and the captions?

Yes. Choose from 300+ natural voices in 74 languages, and from 5 caption styles: Classic, Karaoke, Word Pop, Box Highlight or Two-line.

What if I don't like how a video came out?

Press "Make it again — free". It's made again from the same script with fresh visuals, and it never counts against your free videos.

How long can a video be?

Shorts can run up to about 3 minutes of narration, but 30–60 seconds usually works best. The Unlimited + Long plan adds landscape YouTube videos up to 4 minutes.

What format is the video?

A vertical 1080×1920 MP4, the standard size for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook. Make it once, post it everywhere.

Will faceless videos make me look less professional?

Not when each video explains one real, general point clearly. People judge a short by whether it was worth their time. A calm explanation of how a parenting plan works, with your firm name at the end, reads as expertise rather than advertising.

Posting & scheduling

Do I have to post a video every day?

No. Post at the pace that suits you. The simple rule is: the more useful videos you put out, the more potential clients learn your name. Two or three a week is a fine start. Steady beats occasional bursts.

I don't have time to upload every day. What can I do?

Schedule them. Make a batch of videos in one sitting with Bulk, then use the scheduling tools that the platforms already give you for free, so one video goes live each day (or every other day) while you work.

  • YouTube: upload in YouTube Studio and choose "Schedule" instead of "Public", then pick the date and time.
  • Instagram and Facebook: Meta Business Suite lets you schedule Reels ahead of time.
  • TikTok: on the TikTok website you can set a future posting time when you upload.

One hour on Sunday can fill the whole week. Platform menus change from time to time, so look for the "Schedule" option when you upload.

Where should I post first?

Start with one platform you already use or where your clients are, often YouTube Shorts or Instagram. Once that's a habit, post the same videos on the others. They're already the right size.

What should I write in the description?

One or two sentences about the tip, your business name, and how to contact you. On YouTube, add a link to your website if your channel allows links.

Does jajavideo upload the videos for me?

No. You download each video and post it yourself, so you stay in control of your accounts.

Results

How soon will I get clients from this?

Nobody can promise that, and we won't. Like any marketing, video builds up over time. Give it a steady few months, look at which topics get watched, and make more like those.

How do I know what's working?

Each platform shows you views and how long people watched. Look for videos that keep people watching past the first few seconds, and repeat their topic and opening style.

My first videos got few views. Did I do something wrong?

Probably not. New accounts often start slowly while the platform learns who your videos are for. Keep posting at your own pace, make your first sentence stronger, and keep each video to one clear point.

Do these videos help my practice's visibility?

They add presence on YouTube, social platforms and your Google Business Profile, and can keep visitors engaged on pages where they're embedded. No video guarantees new clients or enquiries, so don't promise that to anyone.

Clients & business

Can I make videos for my clients and charge for them?

Commercial use is included on every plan, so you can publish videos on your firm's accounts and include video in your services. Keep every script general information rather than advice on a specific person's matter.

Can I put my own logo on the videos?

Yes, on the Unlimited plans. Every video is watermark-free, or carries your own logo if you want it.

Can I make videos in my clients' languages?

Yes, in 74 languages including right-to-left ones like Arabic, Persian and Urdu. Ask the prompt to write in that language, then pick a voice in the same language.

Free plan & price

Is it really free?

Yes. Every day you get 5 completely watermark-free videos, about 150 a month, with no card. After those 5, you can keep making videos with a small "Made with jajavideo" credit.

When do my 5 free videos reset?

Every day at 00:00 UTC.

Do failed videos or redos count?

No. Only finished videos count, and "Make it again" is always free.

What do the paid plans add?

Unlimited ($27/month): unlimited watermark-free videos, your own logo, priority in the queue. Unlimited + Long ($47/month): everything in Unlimited plus landscape videos up to 4 minutes. Both are monthly PayPal subscriptions you can cancel any time.

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