LegalAtoms - Electronic Servicing
This video outlines some things to consider before attending a Family Law court hearing. It will explain how you can plan your journey and what you should consider in advance of the court date, including accessibility needs and what documentation you are required to bring on the day.
How it works for the victim (client)
The client visits LegalAtoms.com from any device securely and privately. The client can then check their eligibility for DVPO, the process as a series of simple steps and answers to many situational questions
Clients answers questionnaires in plan language which then generates Petition and other court forms. The client sees help text and videos next to the questions prepared by lawyers & advocates
Clients can securely share their online application with law students and the lawyers supervising them. Clients can receive help from students, have secure chat or hold a secure video call without the need to install any software or exchange contact info
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many counties in Washington state and across the country have allowed case filings over e-mail or electronically within our system. LegalAtoms allows the client to send the complete package over e-mail without having to leave their home. Additionally, LegalAtoms runs the common checks which the court staff recommend to us privately so they can be sure that common fields e.g. names, contact info, dates of births, the statement are filled, and addresses are valid
How it works for the law student
Here the outcome of a research on domestic violence from University of New Hampshire
1. Login to portal
A law student receives an e-mail notification that a client is seeking assistance. The student can reject a client (e.g. not suitable or available for the student) or accept them to then assist them. Accepting, rejecting or other management is simplified to a single click
2. Talk to the client
Law student can talk to the petitioner via online chat, phone or integrated video conference. Law students don't have to disclose their personal information.
3. Review. Consult On-call Lawyer Optional
Law students can review the questionnaires and the final court forms produced, make corrections and/or send notes to clients for revisions. Students also have a list of on-call attorneys setup by the instructor who can be reached for assistance.
4. E-File
The law student can then direct the client E-file (certain jurisdiction) or print and file
Pricing
Here are the standard packages
Professional $ Please contact us
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DVPO cases
The initial filing of Domestic Violence Protection Order
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Unlimited number of clients
Law students can assist an unlimited number of clients using their accounts. They can also directly ask clients walking into law schools' pro bono programs to create an account and log in
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Up to 10 law students
Up to 10 law students can keep active profiles. For example 10 students could be using LegalAtoms in the Fall quarter and then another 10 different students could set up profile in the Winter quarter
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Instructor console
The instructor gets a slightly enhanced view where they can get total visibility into all client and law student interactions. We cut the burden on the instructor by e-mail notifications
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Secure chat
Clients can talk to law students via an integrated chat system that offers privacy to all parties
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Phone Support
Clients, staff members can get phone support during office hours 9am-5pm M-F.
Idea for couples with no children and no financial assets
Premium $ Please contact us
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Everything in Professional
All the features listed in the plan "DVPO Professional"
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All Civil Protection Orders
All filings for Domestic Violence Protection Order. This includes
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Assault
- Anti harassment
- Stalking
- Vulnerable Adult
- Exreme Risk
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Spanish language
Website and all questionnaires in Spanish
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Up to 500 law students
Up to 20 simultaneous active profiles
Ideal for clientst with children, assets or any other special conditions
Architect $ Please contact us
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Everything in Premium
All the features listed in the plan "Premium"
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Create New Case Types
Access to online questionnaire designers to setup new case types so instructors can add any case or have totoal control over the wording or flo
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Up to 2000 law students
Up to 2000 simultaneous active profiles
Idea for clients having conflicts particularly around child custody or financials
What's in a DVPO application
We work with your county to determine the exact set of forms and ensure our software populates them to your requirements
