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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 20, 1999
- E2 Damages Sep 27, 1999
- E3 All God's Creatures Oct 4, 1999
- E4 Prisoners Oct 11, 1999
- E5 The List Oct 18, 1999
- E6 The Nanny Oct 25, 1999
- E7 Games Nov 8, 1999
- E8 The Fourth Trimester Nov 15, 1999
- E9 Holt vs. Holt Nov 22, 1999
- E10 Four Drops of Blood Nov 29, 1999
- E11 Decisions Dec 13, 1999
- E12 Media Relations Jan 10, 2000
- E13 Human Error Jan 17, 2000
- E14 Stealing Home Jan 24, 2000
- E15 A Mother's Son Feb 7, 2000
- E16 Are You My Father? Feb 21, 2000
- E17 Metamorphosis Feb 28, 2000
- E18 Necessity Mar 6, 2000
- E19 Playing God Mar 20, 2000
- E20 The Witness Apr 17, 2000
- E21 Second Chance Apr 24, 2000
- E22 Love and Money May 1, 2000
- E23 Possession is Nine Tenths of the Law May 8, 2000
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Choice Oct 2, 2000
- E2 One Mistake Oct 9, 2000
- E3 Affairs of State Oct 16, 2000
- E4 Going Home Oct 23, 2000
- E5 Telling Lies (1) Oct 30, 2000
- E6 Telling Lies (2) Nov 6, 2000
- E7 For Love Nov 13, 2000
- E8 Family Values Nov 20, 2000
- E9 Echoes Nov 27, 2000
- E10 Generations Dec 11, 2000
- E11 Intentions Jan 8, 2001
- E12 Film at Eleven Jan 15, 2001
- E13 Separation Jan 29, 2001
- E14 The Quality of Mercy Feb 5, 2001
- E15 Liar's Club (1) Feb 19, 2001
- E16 Liar's Club (2) Feb 26, 2001
- E17 Soul Custody Mar 12, 2001
- E18 Safe at Home Mar 19, 2001
- E19 The Gay Divorcee Apr 9, 2001
- E20 Bringing up Babies Apr 16, 2001
- E21 Americans Apr 30, 2001
- E22 Recovery May 7, 2001
- E23 Clemency May 14, 2001
- E24 Planting Seeds May 21, 2001
Season 3 · 21 episodes
- E1 Irreparable Harm Sep 24, 2001
- E2 Moving On Oct 1, 2001
- E3 Obligations Oct 8, 2001
- E4 My Brother's Keeper Oct 15, 2001
- E5 Against All Odds Oct 22, 2001
- E6 Sacrifices Oct 29, 2001
- E7 All in the Family Nov 5, 2001
- E8 Security Nov 12, 2001
- E9 No Options Nov 19, 2001
- E10 Sex, Lies, and the Internet Dec 10, 2001
- E11 Angel's Flight Dec 17, 2001
- E12 Blood and Water Jan 7, 2002
- E13 To Protect and To Serve Jan 14, 2002
- E14 Arlene's Choice Feb 4, 2002
- E15 Children of a Lesser Dad Feb 25, 2002
- E16 Celano v. Foster Mar 4, 2002
- E17 Big Brother Mar 18, 2002
- E18 Once Removed Mar 25, 2002
- E19 Admissions Apr 8, 2002
- E20 Ties That Bind Apr 15, 2002
- E21 Alienation of Affection 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.