Do you have a busy family law practice and are you wondering how one of Flex Legal’s several family law freelance lawyers can assist you on an as-needed basis? Look no further. Below is a summary of some of the many projects our family law lawyers have completed since Flex Legal was founded in 2015. As you will see, our experienced family law lawyers can assist with any aspect of your client’s file. Why do it all when you can delegate to a trusted freelance professional?
The following projects are just some examples of how our family law lawyers and law clerks have assisted busy lawyers and law firms:
Legal Strategy
Busy family law lawyers have successfully sought assistance with big picture litigation strategy from our experienced family law freelance lawyers. Our lawyers have reviewed files and provided information on possible next steps and have helped by preparing the theory of the case. Our lawyers have also provided analysis of the strength of the end-client’s case, including with respect to property issues, and how any weaknesses in the case could be addressed.
Disclosure, Financial Statements & Calculations
Our freelance lawyers have worked on several projects which involved reviewing disclosure documents provided and drafting detailed lists of outstanding disclosure items to be requested. Our freelance lawyers and law clerks have also assisted with preparing Divorcemate calculations, drafting financial statements, reviewing financial statements to highlight any concerns, calculating net family property and child support, etc.
Drafting (Agreements & Court Documents)
Drafting is one of the key services our freelance lawyers provide. Our family law lawyers have drafted numerous domestic agreements and court documents for our busy family law lawyer clients. These projects included drafting new documents, reviewing and revising documents provided by the hiring lawyers or simply analyzing documents and providing comments. These documents have included the following:
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Separation & Interim Separation Agreements
- Marriage Contracts
- Directions and Releases
- Answers
- Applications
- Notices of Motion (14B)
- Affidavits in support of 14B Motions
- Central Registry of Divorce Forms
- Correspondence to opposing counsel
- Factums
- Memorandum of Law
- Documents to Set-Down a Divorce
- Reply Submissions
- Costs Submissions
- Motion materials
- Final orders
- Form 14C
- Notice of Change of Lawyer
- Correspondence to the courthouse
- And more…
Legal research:
Our family law freelance lawyers are ready to jump in and research any legal issue, from simple to complex. They have drafted numerous legal research memos on a variety of topics including memos on interim mobility, credibility on a motion, victims of domestic violence, the production of medical records, requests for production of computer hard drives, the treatment of capital gains/losses for support purposes, and more.
Settlements
Settlements are an important part of family law and our freelance lawyers have assisted with all aspects of helping the hiring lawyer find a mutually agreeable solution for all parties, including reviewing and analyzing offers to settle, proposing counter-offers, drafting settlement conference briefs, and drafting and reviewing minutes of settlement and releases.
Trials/Motions/Mediations
When a case won’t settle, mediations or trials are inevitable. Flex Legal freelance lawyers have assisted our lawyer clients by preparing for and attending meditations, drafting mediation memos, conducting mediation intake meetings, assisting with and appearing for motions, assisting with trials, including drafting and editing closing submissions, etc.
Looking to free up more time in your day? Delegate your overflow legal work to one of our trusted family law freelance lawyers and enjoy more time out of the office.
The foregoing provides only an overview and does not constitute legal advice. Readers are cautioned against making any decisions based on this material alone. Rather, specific legal advice should be obtained.
