Family Law 1999
What is Family Law?
Family Law is a television series centered on the professional and personal life of attorney and mother Lynn Holt. The narrative begins after Holt's husband departs, taking a significant portion of their joint law practice with him.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 68
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1999
- Last aired
- May 27, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Crime
- Updated
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Family Law is a television series centered on the professional and personal life of attorney and mother Lynn Holt. The narrative begins after Holt's husband departs, taking a significant portion of their joint law practice with him. Left to manage both her family and the firm on her own, Holt must navigate the challenges of her new circumstances. The series follows a group of attorneys who each carry their own personal burdens while working together. Despite the difficulties they face, the legal team remains committed to the success of their firm. Their collective goal is to make the most of this unexpected second chance in their careers while ensuring they can meet their financial obligations, specifically the monthly mortgage payments. The show explores how these individuals balance their complex private lives with the demands of their legal practice as they strive to maintain stability and professional growth following the upheaval in their firm.
Should you watch it?
“A family lawyer rebuilds her practice and personal life after her husband's departure.”
- Realistic portrayal of balancing career and family
- Strong female lead navigating personal and professional challenges
- Authentic depiction of post-divorce life
- May feel slow-paced to some viewers
- Limited focus on legal case details
You enjoy character-driven dramas about professional women overcoming personal setbacks.
Suitable for general audiences with mature themes around divorce and family dynamics.
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Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 20, 1999
- E2 Damages Mytharc Sep 27, 1999
- E3 All God's Creatures Core Oct 4, 1999
- E4 Prisoners Core Oct 11, 1999
- E5 The List Core Oct 18, 1999
- E6 The Nanny Core Oct 25, 1999
- E7 Games Core Nov 8, 1999
- E8 The Fourth Trimester Core Nov 15, 1999
- E9 Holt vs. Holt Core Nov 22, 1999
- E10 Four Drops of Blood Core Nov 29, 1999
- E11 Decisions Core Dec 13, 1999
- E12 Media Relations Core Jan 10, 2000
- E13 Human Error Core Jan 17, 2000
- E14 Stealing Home Core Jan 24, 2000
- E15 A Mother's Son Core Feb 7, 2000
- E16 Are You My Father? Core Feb 21, 2000
- E17 Metamorphosis Core Feb 28, 2000
- E18 Necessity Core Mar 6, 2000
- E19 Playing God Core Mar 20, 2000
- E20 The Witness Core Apr 17, 2000
- E21 Second Chance Core Apr 24, 2000
- E22 Love and Money Mytharc May 1, 2000
- E23 Possession is Nine Tenths of the Law Mytharc May 8, 2000
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Choice Mytharc Oct 2, 2000
- E2 One Mistake Core Oct 9, 2000
- E3 Affairs of State Core Oct 16, 2000
- E4 Going Home Core Oct 23, 2000
- E5 Telling Lies (1) Core Oct 30, 2000
- E6 Telling Lies (2) Core Nov 6, 2000
- E7 For Love Core Nov 13, 2000
- E8 Family Values Core Nov 20, 2000
- E9 Echoes Core Nov 27, 2000
- E10 Generations Core Dec 11, 2000
- E11 Intentions Core Jan 8, 2001
- E12 Film at Eleven Core Jan 15, 2001
- E13 Separation Core Jan 29, 2001
- E14 The Quality of Mercy Core Feb 5, 2001
- E15 Liar's Club (1) Core Feb 19, 2001
- E16 Liar's Club (2) Core Feb 26, 2001
- E17 Soul Custody Core Mar 12, 2001
- E18 Safe at Home Core Mar 19, 2001
- E19 The Gay Divorcee Core Apr 9, 2001
- E20 Bringing up Babies Core Apr 16, 2001
- E21 Americans Core Apr 30, 2001
- E22 Recovery Core May 7, 2001
- E23 Clemency Mytharc May 14, 2001
- E24 Planting Seeds Mytharc May 21, 2001
Season 3 · 21 episodes
- E1 Irreparable Harm Mytharc Sep 24, 2001
- E2 Moving On Core Oct 1, 2001
- E3 Obligations Core Oct 8, 2001
- E4 My Brother's Keeper Core Oct 15, 2001
- E5 Against All Odds Core Oct 22, 2001
- E6 Sacrifices Core Oct 29, 2001
- E7 All in the Family Core Nov 5, 2001
- E8 Security Core Nov 12, 2001
- E9 No Options Core Nov 19, 2001
- E10 Sex, Lies, and the Internet Core Dec 10, 2001
- E11 Angel's Flight Core Dec 17, 2001
- E12 Blood and Water Core Jan 7, 2002
- E13 To Protect and To Serve Core Jan 14, 2002
- E14 Arlene's Choice Core Feb 4, 2002
- E15 Children of a Lesser Dad Core Feb 25, 2002
- E16 Celano v. Foster Core Mar 4, 2002
- E17 Big Brother Core Mar 18, 2002
- E18 Once Removed Mytharc Mar 25, 2002
- E19 Admissions Core Apr 8, 2002
- E20 Ties That Bind Mytharc Apr 15, 2002
- E21 Alienation of Affection Mytharc May 27, 2002
Frequently asked questions
Is this show based on a real law firm?
No, it is a fictional portrayal of a family law practice.
Does the main character remarry during the series?
The synopsis does not mention remarriage, focusing on her rebuilding efforts.
Are there recurring legal cases throughout the show?
The synopsis emphasizes ongoing professional challenges but doesn't specify case continuity.
How many seasons did it run?
The synopsis does not provide information about the series duration.
Does the husband return later in the series?
The synopsis mentions the husband leaving but does not indicate his return.
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