Don’t have the budget for a full-time attorney but need help representing yourself? At the Colorado Family Law Project, we’re all about making things easier and more affordable. While we don’t represent you on the case (so you can’t say “my lawyer” or “my attorney”), we’re here to lend a hand whenever you need legal advice. Consider unbundled services as a form of legal coaching. They are designed to keep you at the helm of your case, with our expert attorney guiding you through the storm. (If you’re really in a bind, check out our Urgent Counsel 1-hour option)
Here are some ways we can help:
- Need help crafting or reviewing legal docs like initial Petitions, Separation Agreements, and Parenting Plans? We’ve got you covered.
- Got a hearing, mediation, or court appearance coming up? We’ll coach and prep you to shine.
- We can help you get your Sworn Financial Statements and financial documents in order.
- Is trial prep stressing you out? We can assist with everything from organizing exhibit notebooks to meeting pre-trial deadlines.
- Whether it’s accompanying you to mediation or boosting your negotiation skills, we’re here to help maximize chances to settle.
Wondering what unbundled services are? Also known as “limited scope representation,” unbundled services are an excellent way for an attorney to assist with parts of your case while you handle the rest. Here are a few examples:
- You could have an attorney prep or review your exhibits and trial management certificate before you appear for a hearing.
- You run the show throughout your case, and check in with us for guidance on the law, procedures, and strategy.
- You do the digging (“discovery”) and have the attorney help shape the info and evidence for the court.
- Or, you might want an attorney on “standby” while you tackle a mediation.
With our unbundled services, you might be able to handle most of your case yourself, turning to us for help with trickier bits, like figuring out retirement account values, who you should call as a witness, or what Motion to file. It’s totally up to you how much you want us involved.
Some areas, like pension rights, stock options, and business interests, can be pretty technical. If your case involves any of these, you’ll likely need a Denver-metro divorce lawyer or Denver-metro custody lawyer to assist.
Even if you think some aspects of your case are straightforward, chatting about them with an attorney is crucial. There might be hidden issues that could put you at risk legally, so never assume anything about your case based on what you’ve seen on TV shows or heard from friends. Chatting with a qualified attorney is the only way to know for sure. And unbundled services are a great way to do that – without the sticker price of paying an attorney to handle your entire case.
So why wait? Contact us today to learn how we can empower you to take control of your low-cost divorce or custody case.
