The Best Software for Family Lawyers

Legal practice management (LPM) includes all administrative and business tasks included in running a law practice. These tasks range from management of clients and staff to office accounting and budgeting to document management and storage. Due to the extent of LPM, there are even organizations devoted to supporting professionals involved in law firm management, and many law societies provide resources to help with legal practice management. Efficient law firm management is an essential part of running a successful firm.

Organizing files electronically will declutter your practice and save you time flipping through manila folders and stacks of paper. Law firms should organize electronic files just like paper files, but should take advantage of the increased ability to segment documents with subfolders.

LEAP offers DivorceMate forms, agreements, and Tools Calculations directly in LEAP - reducing costs by dispensing with the need for two platforms; increasing efficiency by eliminating double data entry and minimizing the likelihood of inconsistent information; and taking advantage of LEAP's other features when working on DivorceMate documents, including docketing, document sharing, outlook integration, and AI for legal drafting.

LawY and Matter AI for Word are AI products that assist with legal drafting. LawY can be used to conduct legal research, summarize case law or legislation, and draft letters and emails. Matter AI can be used to search for information or draft documents using information specific to a matter. LEAP also offers access to over 20 pre-drafted AI prompts where Matter AI drafts the initial version of affidavits and pleadings based on specific matter information.

Clients have access to LawToolBox from within family law matters. LawToolBox can track family court dates and deadlines in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta and sync to your Outlook calendar.