Limited Scope Legal Assistance
Many people are opting for a “do-it-yourself” divorce. As a way to save money, they try to fill out the court paperwork and wade through the court process without a guide. The divorce waters can be treacherous without some assistance.
Some attorneys (including myself) offer limited scope assistance. A Limited Scope Attorney-Client agreement can also include office visits, telephone calls, fax, mail, e-mail; advice about availability of alternative means to resolving the dispute, including mediation and arbitration; evaluation of Client’s self-diagnosis of the case; guidance and procedural information for filing and/or serving documents; review correspondence and court documents; prepare and/or suggest documents to be prepared; factual investigation: contacting witnesses, public record searches, in-depth interview of client; legal research and analysis; planning for negotiations, including simulated role playing with Client; referring Client to other counsel, expert or professional; and other requested assistance.
Limited scope assistance provides an affordable way to move through the divorce process with some support from an attorney. It can be a very viable option for many.
