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Are You Paying For Legal Services You Don’t Need? Consider Limited Scope Service

October 30, 2023 By Laurie Schmitt

Do you need assistance drafting your complaint for divorce, having your documents filed with the court, and having them served on your spouse? Do you need a motion drafted but are unsure what motion to file?  Have you been served with documents and need help drafting a response? Are you unsure where to even start? Consider Schmitt Law, Pllc’s limited scope service.

LIMITED SCOPE SERVICE.  

Limited Scope

Schmitt Law, Pllc will provide services on a pay per service basis.  You pay one fee for each service. Fees are fully disclosed to before the legal work begins.  There are no hidden legal fees, or surprise invoices.

If you wish to retain us for one or more services, you simply pay the flat rate associated with that specific limited scope service. You may retain Schmitt Law, Pllc for as few or many limited scope services you wish. Take the stress out of your legal situation and consider Schmitt Law, Pllc’s limited scope service. 

COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

What is contained in this limited scope service:

  • Prepare on your behalf a Summons, Complaint for Divorce or Legal Separation, Record of Divorce, UCCJEA, Verified Statement, and all other documents reasonably necessary to initiate the action. 
  • Please note that this flat rate service does not include court filing fees or service of process fees.

MOTIONS

What is contained in this limited scope service:

  • Preparing and filing the appropriate motion reasonably necessary in support of your position pertaining to any family law issue, and of all other documents reasonably necessary to initiate the action. This does not include appearing on your behalf in court or drafting a proposed order.
  • Please note that this flat rate service does not include court filing fees or service of process fees.

EX PARTE MOTIONS

What is contained in this limited scope service:

  • Preparing and filing the appropriate ex parte motion reasonably necessary in support of your position pertaining to any family law issue, and all other documents reasonably necessary to initiate the action. This does not include appearing on your behalf in court or drafting a proposed order.
  • Please note that this flat rate service does not include court filing fees or service of process fees.

RESPONSES TO MOTIONS

What is contained in this limited scope service:

  • Preparing and filing the appropriate response to the motion and all other documents reasonably necessary to initiate the action. This does not include appearing on your behalf in court or drafting a proposed order.
  • Please note that this flat rate service does not include court filing fees or service of process fees.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

What is contained in this limited scope service:

  • Assist you in completion of your financial disclosures. This service includes receipt, review, and organization of disclosures, drafting the Domestic Relations Financial Information Sheet. We will assist you in filing the appropriate documents with the court and opposing counsel.

MEDIATION PREPARATION AND ATTENDANCE

What is contained in this limited scope service:

  • Plan, prepare for and represent you at mediation (up to four hours – occurring during the course of one calendar day). This service includes gathering from you the information reasonably needed in order to prepare for mediation, preparation time with you prior to mediation, preparation of a mediation statement, providing supporting documentation to the mediator and opposing counsel, and attendance at mediation.

HELPING PEOPLE START THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THEIR LIVES GRAND RAPIDS COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE ATTORNEY SERVING KENT, OTTAWA, AND ALLEGAN COUNTY.

At SCHMITT LAW, PLLC, we understand that family law cases can be expensive, and trying to handle it all on your own can be a confusing and frustrating experience. That’s why we are committed to providing limited scope service at a fair and reasonable cost to you. To discuss your circumstances and obtain fees associated with any of our limited scope service listed above, contact Schmitt Law, PLLC at (616) 608-4634 or contact us online.  Our office is located at 401 Hall Street SW Suite 112D, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

**Please note that these services are limited scope in nature. This means SCHMITT LAW, PLLC will not appear as attorney of record or at court proceedings.  If you wish to retain SCHMITT LAW, PLLC to represent you in court, please contact us to discuss.   

Filed Under: Other Family Law Issues Tagged With: Legal Services, Limited Scope

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Laurie K. Schmitt
Attorney, Mediator, and Collaborative Lawyer

401 Hall Street SW
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: 616.608.4634

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Laurie Schmitt of Schmitt Law, PLLC is a West Michigan family law attorney specializing in collaborative divorce as well as separation, divorce, child custody and support, paternity, and other family law litigation. She is licensed by Michigan State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and has extensive advanced training in divorce mediation and collaborative divorce.

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