Comparison
divorce.law vs Clio for Family Law
divorce.law is purpose-built for family law with AI-native case management, while Clio is a proven general-purpose platform with a massive integration ecosystem. The right choice depends on whether you need family-law-specific AI or broad practice management.
Family Law Features
Jurisdiction-aware forms, support calculations, custody tools, and family-law-specific workflows.
Built entirely for divorce/family law. Financial affidavits, parenting plans, jurisdiction-specific rules, equitable distribution modeling.
General case management adapted for family law. No built-in support calculators or family court forms.
AI Capabilities
AI-assisted research, drafting, case analysis, and client interaction.
Multi-agent AI system (Victoria) with persistent case memory, jurisdiction awareness, and specialized agents for strategy, financials, and discovery.
Clio Duo provides AI assistance for general legal tasks. Not specialized for family law analysis.
Integrations
Third-party app ecosystem and integration options.
Growing integration set. Focused on legal-specific tools (Stripe, e-filing).
250+ integrations including accounting, e-filing, document management, and communication tools.
Billing & Accounting
Time tracking, invoicing, trust accounting, and payment processing.
Billing with AI cost tracking. Metered AI billing that can be passed to clients.
Full billing suite with IOLTA trust accounting, batch invoicing, and payment plans.
Client Portal
Client-facing interface for communication, document sharing, and collaboration.
AI-powered client portal with conversational intake, document disclosure, and real-time case updates.
Clio Connect portal for document sharing and messaging. No AI-guided client interaction.
Ease of Use
Learning curve, onboarding, and day-to-day usability.
AI-driven workflows reduce manual work. Purpose-built interface for family law workflows.
Well-established UI with extensive training resources. Large community for peer support.
Pricing
Cost relative to value for a family law practice.
$99/user/month flat. AI costs are transparent and can be billed to clients.
$49-149/user/month depending on tier. Many features require higher tiers. Add-ons cost extra.
The Verdict
Choose divorce.law if family law is your entire practice and you want AI that deeply understands divorce cases. Choose Clio if you practice across multiple areas or need an established ecosystem with 250+ integrations.