Family Law Case Management Checklist Template

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Intake & Initial Assessment

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Activities related to the initial client contact, information gathering, and assessment of needs.

Initial Contact Date

Reason for Seeking Legal Representation

Client's Current Living Situation

Number of Children Involved

Client’s Primary Contact Information

Client's Current Location (for service of process)

Client Information & Documentation

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Ensuring complete and accurate client records are maintained throughout the case.

Client Full Name

Client Background Summary

Client Date of Birth (YYYY)

Client Relationship to Case

Supporting Documents (e.g., Birth Certificate, ID)

Initial Consultation Date

Emergency Contact Information

Client Address

Legal Research & Strategy

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Tasks related to legal research, developing case strategy, and identifying relevant precedents.

Case Theory/Legal Arguments

Applicable Statutes/Codes

Date of Key Legal Research

Summary of Relevant Case Law

Potential Legal Challenges

Number of Statutes Reviewed

Discovery & Evidence Management

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Managing discovery requests, gathering evidence, and ensuring proper handling of exhibits.

Discovery Request Deadline

Discovery Method

Number of Documents Produced

Uploaded Documents

Notes on Document Review

Privilege Review Required?

Privilege Review Completion Date

Court Filings & Deadlines

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Tracking court filing deadlines, preparing necessary documents, and submitting them to the court.

Initial Filing Deadline

Response Deadline to Petition

Discovery Exchange Deadline

Motion Hearing Date

Trial Date

Type of Filing

Case Number

Filed Documents

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Activities related to negotiating settlements and participating in mediation.

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Negotiation/Mediation Location

Summary of Initial Negotiation Offers

Amount of Initial Settlement Offer (USD)

Key Issues Discussed

Summary of Counter Offers and Responses

Mediator Signature (if applicable)

Litigation & Trial Preparation

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Tasks associated with preparing for trial, including witness preparation and exhibit organization.

Trial Date Scheduled

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Witness Preparation Notes

Uploaded Exhibits (Organized)

Key Exhibits to Highlight

Opening Statement Outline

Potential Cross-Examination Questions

Attorney Signature for Trial Prep

Financial Management & Support

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Tracking financial matters related to the case, including child support, alimony, and property division.

Client’s Income (Monthly)

Spouse’s Income (Monthly)

Child Support Award Amount

Alimony/Spousal Support Award Amount

First Payment Date (Child Support)

First Payment Date (Alimony/Spousal Support)

Payment Method

Notes on Financial Disclosures

Communication & Reporting

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Maintaining clear and consistent communication with the client, other parties, and relevant professionals.

Date of Communication

Method of Communication

Summary of Communication Content

Recipient of Communication

Recipient Name

Supporting Documents (e.g., emails, letters)

Case Closure & Review

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Finalizing the case, ensuring all loose ends are tied up, and conducting a post-case review.

Case Closure Date

Summary of Case Outcomes

Total Case Costs (USD)

Case Outcome

Lessons Learned / Process Improvements

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Attorney Signature

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