WHY WOULD YOU WANT LIMITED REPRESENTATION?

Last week, we discussed what limited scope representation/unbundled services are and what you can expect from limited representation. This week we are outlining why you may want to consider limited representation and how to determine if that is the best choice for you.Every case is different, so if you are considering limited scope representation give us a call! We offer free thirty-minute consultations with one of our award-winning attorneys. During that consult we can give you a better idea if limited representation is right for you.

WHAT IS LIMITED REPRESENTATION?

There are two types of representation available to you in your divorce or custody case: limited or full. Limited representation (also called “unbundled services”) is retaining a lawyer on a consultation-only basis. You hire an attorney in much the same way you would for a full representation case, but you represent yourself rather than have an attorney on your behalf.

When you hire a firm on a limited representation basis, you are hiring an attorney to consult with. This attorney will not be speaking to the opposing party or opposing counsel on your behalf, attending hearings, or filing pleadings. If you have a mediation or a hearing, unless you make other arrangements, you will be on your own rather than have your limited representation attorney with you.