Get the Contract Attorney Support You Need for Peak Family Law Season

With the holiday season underway, family law practices are at their busiest time of the year. November and December see a rise in disputes over holiday parenting arrangements, while divorce filings increase in January. After the holidays, in particular from January to March, there is an increase in divorce filings of nearly 33% according to data from the University of Washington. In fact, this same study presented findings suggesting that married couples are more likely to divorce after two major holiday seasons: winter and summer. Family law practices that need some support with their caseload during this peak season can avoid hiring a full-time employee by utilizing contract attorneys. Engaging a contract attorney who is experienced in the area of divorce and family law and has successfully navigated a divorce case from inception through conclusion can go a long way toward executing client deliverables, meeting deadlines, improving the client experience, and maintaining client satisfaction throughout the divorce process.

How Contract Attorney Services Ease the Holiday Parenting and Custody Caseload

Many family law firms experience an increased workload in November and December due to holiday parenting time disputes, emergency motions, and last-minute requests seeking to modify the allocation of parental responsibilities. By engaging the professional services of a contract family law attorney, you receive support in conducting legal research and analysis, drafting pleadings, motions and contracts, case management, preparing for hearings, trials, and depositions, and preparing client communications. A contract family law attorney will help you to create and maintain efficiencies in your practice, even with ever-increasing case demands, so that you can concentrate on what matters most to your clients and continue to provide top notch service.

Managing the Surge in New Year Divorce Filings

The period from January through March is one of the busiest times of the year for family law practitioners, with many people waiting until after the holidays to file for divorce. Having contract family law attorney support can streamline this workload by preparing a variety of legal documents, including but not limited to affidavits, pleadings, motions, memos, allocation judgments and parenting plans, discovery letters, and 201(k) letters. Contract family law attorneys can also step in at critical points in the divorce process, such as taking and defending depositions, and preparing and appearing for hearings and trials. Handing off one or more of these tasks to a contract family law attorney will allow you to focus on planning case strategies, client consultation, and practice development opportunities.

Enhancing Efficiency and Maximizing Productivity During Peak Seasons

For family law practices, especially during peak seasons, efficiency and productivity are critical. The assistance of a contract family law attorney can increase your firm's capacity to take on increased workloads while serving more clients effectively. By offering agile, on-demand support for legal research, document review, and litigation, our remote services allow you to manage complex cases without wasting resources or overextending your staff. This extra assistance allows your firm to stay on top of deadlines, limit delays, and continue delivering high-quality legal services during peak months.

Maintaining Consistency and Responsiveness in Client Communications

Effective communication is vital in family law cases, particularly during stressful seasons. Contract attorneys can assist by performing mission-critical functions such as providing legal advice and guidance to clients on various matters and preparing and negotiating settlements and agreements on behalf of clients. When your clients feel informed and supported in their divorce journey, your firm's reputation for attentiveness and reliability are solidified. Your firm can build trust and ensure client satisfaction by maintaining a policy of consistent and responsive client communication. The contract family law attorney serves in this capacity, either directly performing client-facing tasks, or freeing you and your staff to stay responsive to client concerns.

In conclusion, your firm does not have to sacrifice quality or client service during the busy family law seasons. From helping you manage the influx of parenting cases during the holidays, to handling the January surge in divorce filings, contract family law attorneys are an asset to your practice. Our support helps your team stay focused and efficient during these months of high demand and increased workloads.

Ready to discover how contract attorneys can help your family law firm thrive during peak season? Contact us today to learn more about our services and find the right solution for your practice.