Frequently asked questions

The process is simple:

1. Complete our short initial consultation form.
   

2. A member of the LAWra Family Law team will review your submission to make sure we’re able to assist and that there are no conflicts.
   

3. You’ll typically hear from us within 48 hours of submitting your form.
   

4. If we’re able to proceed, you’ll receive a link to pay the intake fee and book your consultation with a lawyer. We’ll also share a more detailed intake form in advance so we have the information needed to make the best use of your time during the meeting. Our focused, fixed-fee consultation is designed to give you clarity and confidence about your options and next steps. For some clients, the consultation alone provides enough guidance to move forward; for others, we may recommend additional services or support.
   

5. If you decide to proceed, we’ll work together to create a clear plan and put a limited-scope agreement in place.

When you retain a family law lawyer in the traditional sense, they typically become counsel of record, communicate on your behalf, attend court for you, and manage your matter from start to finish. Most firms begin with an initial consultation and then require an upfront retainer. Ongoing work is generally billed at an hourly rate, with invoices issued as the file progresses.

LAWra Family Law offers a different model.

We provide limited-scope, fixed-fee family law services. Instead of taking over your entire case, we work with you on specific steps — whether that’s reviewing your materials, preparing court forms, helping you understand your financial disclosure, developing a negotiation strategy, or coaching you before a court appearance.

You stay in control.

We provide clarity, structure, and legal guidance at key moments.

This approach is well-suited for individuals who are comfortable managing parts of their case independently, but want professional legal support along the way. If full representation is required, we will say so. Our goal is not to replace traditional retainers where they are necessary — it is to make legal support more accessible, flexible, and transparent where appropriate.

That depends on the amount of support that you require. Hiring full-service legal representation typically involves costly legal retainers. A lawyer at LAWra Family Law delivers fixed-fee, unbundled legal services, coaching, and information on an as-needed basis, ensuring clients only pay for the support they actually need.

Not necessarily. Coaching and unbundled legal services are emerging models because some individuals want to stay in control of their case, or because they only need support in certain areas. LAWra Family Law services are designed for anyone who wants to navigate their family law journey with more clarity and confidence. Our services may also be a first step that individuals take prior to deciding whether to retain a lawyer to handle their case from start to finish.

With that in mind, we recognize that hourly rates and costly legal retainers are out of reach for many Ontarians. One of our core goals is to improve access to justice by offering flexible pricing options and clear, empowering legal support.

Absolutely. LAWra Family Law services are intentionally flexible. If at any point you decide you want full legal representation, you can hire a lawyer that offers the legal support you need. Coaching and unbundled legal services often make that transition smoother because you will be more informed and organized.

LAWra Family Law services are strictly for out-of-court services. For us, making this distinction helps us to stay focused on what we do best – coaching clients that want the preparation, coaching and document support to represent themselves at court.

Everything that we do at LAWra Family Law is designed with our clients at the centre. We recognize that although the number of self-represented litigants is increasing, there aren't many pathways to innovative service models. Options that do exist aren't broadly communicated in ways that make services accessible and clear for those navigating very difficult legal processes. We were convinced there was a better way to deliver education and support to people, so we created it.

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Our goal is for every LAWra Family Law client to feel more empowered, confident, and clearer about their path forward and better prepared to tackle each step, ultimately so that you avoid errors that lead to costly procedural delays and guess work. We know that you have life and family matters that continue as you navigate the law—we're here to help.

Because LAWra Family Law offers limited-scope services, we determine on a case-by-case basis whether a matter is suitable for this model.

We provide legal advice, document preparation, negotiation support, and court coaching. We do not act as counsel of record and do not represent clients at trial.

If we feel that full representation is required, we will say so.