Unbundled Services can help you receive legal help with fewer hours and at a lower cost
Unbundled legal services are a cost effective way to obtain legal services and support from a family law attorney without being represented by a lawyer. Unbundled means you hire the attorney to handle only specific tasks, such as preparing the court documents, and then you handle parts of the case on your own to save money. Fewer billable hours means less cost.
Unbundled services will allow you to consult with an attorney who will help you to understand the scope of your legal matter and assist you to prepare for upcoming hearings, prepare a pleading, and/or review a separation agreement.
Unbundled services will allow you to consult with a lawyer who will advise you on a flat fee basis. With Unbundled services you are representing yourself but with a lawyers guidance.
A consultation will first be needed with the attorney to determine if you particular situation is appropriate for unbundled services.
The following are Unbundled Services offered by the Attorney:
Receive legal guidance about your custody, divorce or family law matter
Prepare for hearings, custody or divorce mediation or negotiations
Prepare court documents for divorce, custody or family law matters
Understand the legal process
Understand your legal documents
The limitations of Unbundled Services are:
You are prose and not being represented by the Attorney
The Attorney will not appear with you in Court hearings, divorce or custody mediation, or negotiations
The Attorney will not track your case
The Attorney will not communicate with opposing counsel or the opposing party
You are responsible for the following things:
Meeting all court deadlines and discovery requests
Filing all appropriate pleadings
Communicate with the court and opposing counsel
General management of your case
Attend all court proceedings, hearings, mediations and negotiations
Understanding the applicable law, court rules and court orders