In family law, many clients feel as though their legal bill arises simply from “pushing papers”.
However, clients should understand that there are certain documents that are required by the Court before their case can move forward.
Attorneys provide the client with the list of documents that they will need to complete within a certain timeframe so that the case can continue to progress.
If the client fails to return or to sign the documents, the attorney or the paralegal must continue to make contact with the client to get the documents filed.
Each time an attorney or paralegal speaks with, emails, or sends a letter to a client – the client may incur fees to pay. Because the necessary documents have not been filed, the client is spending money but the case is not moving forward which results in frustration.
So how can you minimize your legal fees?
- Gather any requested documents or perform any necessary tasks as quickly as you can and within the timeframe provided by your attorney.
- Review the requests right away and don’t wait for the last minute to start – many of the documents can take some time to get.
- If you have questions, make an appointment to speak with your attorney or paralegal in-person as soon as possible.
- The more efficient and organized you are at completing your part of the case, the more efficient the attorney and paralegal can be.
This will help to minimize your expenses and your frustration with the process. At Men’s Rights Law Firm, we put a focus on completing your case with a positive outcome with minimal fees incurred. Call today for a phone consultation at 239-829-0166.
