Family Workflows
This article outlines some example workflows for Family Law matters in LiraDocs. Since every law firm and jurisdiction may be a little different, we encourage you to edit these workflows based on your own preferences or jurisdictional requirements.
If you’re new to LiraDocs and Workflows, we recommend reviewing the workflow creation process. It’s easy to assign tasks to the attorney responsible, person assisting, or specific staff members.
Example Family Law Workflows in LiraDocs:
- Scheduling Order with Set Dates
- Scheduling Order Based on Trial Date
- Deposition
- Response to Discovery Served on Our Client
1. Scheduling Order with Set Dates
In some jurisdictions, scheduling orders come with firm dates for deadlines. If this applies to your firm, follow the steps below. When you apply this workflow, the task’s due dates will be automatically assigned.
Suggested Workflow Setup:
- Duplicate each task: One for the Attorney Responsible and one for the Person Assisting. Link them to the same due date for ease of management.
| Task Name | Due When | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline for Joinder of Additional Parties or Amendments to Pleadings | No due date | Due date to be assigned upon applying the workflow |
| Deadline for Witness and Expert Lists | No due date | Due date to be assigned upon applying the workflow |
| Deadline for Discovery to be Completed | No due date | Due date to be assigned upon applying the workflow |
| Deadline for Motions to be Filed | No due date | Due date to be assigned upon applying the workflow |
| Deadline for Trial Brief | No due date | Due date to be assigned upon applying the workflow |
2. Scheduling Order Based on Trial Date
If your jurisdiction issues scheduling orders based on a trial date, use the workflow below. When you apply this workflow, enter the Trial Date and LiraDocs will calculate the relevant deadlines.
Suggested Workflow Setup:
| Task Name | Due When | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Date | No due date | Due date to be assigned upon applying the workflow |
| Deadline for Written Discovery | 120 Days before Trial Date | |
| Deadline for Witness List | 180 Days before Trial Date | |
| Deadline for Expert List | 150 Days before Trial Date | |
| Deadline for Deposition of Witnesses | 90 Days before Trial Date | |
| Deadline for Deposition of Experts | 60 Days before Trial Date | |
| Deadline for Motions to be Filed | 45 Days before Trial Date | |
| Deadline for Pretrial Conference | 30 Days before Trial Date |
3. Deposition Workflow
This workflow can be applied when setting the calendar date for a deposition. It helps ensure all steps are completed leading up to the deposition.
Suggested Workflow Setup:
| Task Name | Due Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Deposition Date | No due date | Assign the date upon applying the workflow |
| Prepare Questions for Deposition | 3 weeks before Deposition Date | |
| Get Court Reporter for Deposition | 2 weeks before Deposition Date | |
| Assign Location for Deposition | 10 days before Deposition Date | |
| Confirm Deposition with All Attendees | 3 days before Deposition Date |
4. Response to Discovery Served on Our Client
This workflow helps manage discovery responses, ensuring timely follow-ups and document sharing.
Suggested Workflow Setup:
| Task Name | Due Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Our Response to Discovery Due | No due date | Assign the date upon applying the workflow |
| Send Discovery to Client | On the date this workflow is applied | Attach template for letter explaining Discovery process to client |
| Check in with Client re Discovery | 2 weeks before our response is due | |
| Get All Discovery and Draft Responses | 1 week before our response is due | |
| Finalize Responses and Get Client Signatures | 3 working days before our response is due | |
| Send Discovery to Opposing Counsel | Once Finalized Responses and Client Signatures is completed |