Family law software that keeps sensitive matters organized and secure
EvidenceDesk family law software helps attorneys manage divorce, custody, support and related matters with restricted access to sensitive documents, organized financial disclosures, calendared hearings and deadlines, retainer and trust billing, and a secure client portal.
The challenges of family law practice
Family law matters combine emotional clients, sensitive information and many deadlines. A single divorce can involve financial disclosures, asset and debt schedules, parenting plans, temporary orders, mediation and hearings. Clients need frequent updates, and the firm must restrict who can see financial records, communications and any information about children.
How EvidenceDesk supports family law firms
Family law template
Parties, children, key dates, opposing counsel and court details.
Financial disclosures
Organize statements, tax returns and valuations by category with version history.
Restricted access
Matter-level permissions limit sensitive files to the people working on the case. See security.
Custody and parenting documents
Keep schedules, plans and related communications with the matter.
Hearing and deadline calendar
Temporary hearings, mediation and disclosure deadlines with reminders.
Retainers in trust
Track advance retainers per client and apply them to earned fees. See trust accounting.
Client portal
Share documents and updates securely and reduce status calls.
Client intake for family law
Family law intake must capture parties, children, opposing counsel and any urgent safety concerns while running a careful conflict check, because the opposing party may have contacted the firm. EvidenceDesk intake forms and conflict search help staff do this consistently. See client intake and CRM.
A family law workflow
Prospect completes an intake form; the conflict check covers both spouses.
Engagement and retainer are recorded; the retainer is deposited to trust.
The matter opens with a checklist for the case type.
The client uploads financial documents through the portal.
Hearings, mediation and disclosure dates are calendared.
Time is tracked on each task and invoiced monthly, with trust applied.
Key capabilities for family law firms
Financial disclosures
Collect, label and track financial affidavits, tax returns, pay stubs and account statements on the matter.
Custody and parenting schedules
Record hearings, mediation sessions and parenting plan deadlines with reminders.
Restricted access
Limit sensitive documents, such as records involving children or domestic violence, to the people who need them.
Retainer and trust
Hold advance retainers in trust and apply them to invoices as fees are earned.
Secure communication
Keep client messages in a portal rather than personal email or text.
Opposing party records
Track opposing counsel, the other party and related contacts for conflict checks.
Handling emotionally charged matters
Family law clients are often under stress, and communication volume is high. A clear record of every message, document and agreed next step reduces misunderstandings and protects the attorney. When clients can see shared documents and upcoming dates in a portal, they call less often for status updates, leaving more time for substantive work on the case.
Frequently asked questions
What is family law software?
Family law software is practice management software configured for divorce, custody, support and related matters, with tools for financial disclosures, sensitive documents, deadlines and retainer billing.
How does EvidenceDesk protect sensitive family law documents?
Access is controlled by role and matter, activity is logged and clients receive documents through a secure portal instead of email.
Can family law clients pay from a retainer?
Yes. Retainers are tracked in trust per client and applied to invoices when fees are earned.
Can EvidenceDesk track hearing dates in family cases?
Yes. Hearings, filings and other deadlines are calendared on the matter with automatic reminders.
How much does EvidenceDesk cost?
Solo is $39, Firm $69 and Litigation Pro $99 per user per month billed annually ($49, $85 and $119 billed monthly).
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