Examples of Unbundled Family Law Services

Examples of Unbundled Family Law Services:  Only the Help You Need

Unbundled legal services are a flexible way to get the legal help you need, without paying a lawyer to handle every single step of your case. Instead of signing on for full representation, you choose specific pieces where a lawyer’s support will make the most difference—whether that’s crafting your strategy, reviewing documents, or standing beside you at a key court date. This approach can be especially helpful in family law, where emotions are high, budgets are tight, and you may want to stay in the driver’s seat while still having a knowledgeable guide at your side.

Strategic Legal Coaching: Your Game Plan Partner

• Sitting down one‑on‑one to talk through your overall case strategy. This page has to be published before it is linked, but the copy is linked here. 
• Mapping out a clear, step‑by‑step plan for your family law matter  This page has to be published before it is linked, but the copy is linked here. 
• Coaching you on how to represent yourself in court—what to say, how to say it, and what to expect  This page has to be published before it is linked, but the copy is linked here. 
• Helping you Understand the Court Process: Helping You Know What to Expect and How to Show Up Well
• Getting you ready for questioning (Examinations for Discovery in BC), cross‑examination, or giving evidence
• Creating simple checklists and timelines so you can stay on top of deadlines with confidence
  
• Providing you with a second opinion.
  

Helping you decide when it’s time to move from unbundled help to full representation, if that becomes the right move

Tailored Legal Insight for You and Your Family

• Reviewing and advising on draft agreements from the other side before you sign anything
  
• Explaining your rights and obligations under BC family law in plain, everyday language
  
• Reviewing and unpacking the documents you receive from the other side or the court
  
• Conducting focused legal research on the key issues that matter in your case

Hands‑On Help with Your Legal Paperwork

• Responding to court documents and other legal correspondence
• Drafting or editing your Notice of Family Claim or Response
  
• Drafting or polishing affidavits, including organizing your evidence and telling your story clearly
  
• Drafting or revising your separation agreement or parenting plans
  
• Drafting letters or emails to your ex‑spouse or their lawyer so you don’t have to find the words alone
  
• Preparing written arguments for a specific application or hearing
  
• Helping you complete and organize financial disclosure and financial statements without the stress
• Reviewing your draft court forms and fixing any errors before you file

Support for Mediation and Negotiation

• Coaching you for mediation, a four‑way meeting, or a negotiation so you walk in prepared, not panicked
• Attending a mediation session or settlement meeting with you—or stepping in on your behalf when needed.

Steady Representation in Court

• Attending a single court appearance for you (for example, an interim application)
  
• Representing you at a Judicial Case Conference or a Family Management Conference
• Representing you at trial in the Supreme Court of British Columbia or the Provincial Court of British Columbia for a contested hearing

Unbundled services are designed to meet you where you are: maybe you feel confident doing most things yourself, but want a safety net for the tricky parts. By picking and choosing the support that fits your needs, you can stay informed, prepared, and in control of your case—without feeling like you’re facing the legal system alone. If you see yourself in any of the examples above, we can talk about a tailored plan that gives you the right amount of help, at the right time, in a way that works for you and your family.

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