There are many cases that could likely benefit from Limited Scope Services, which basically means that an attorney will help on certain issue or issues only, and not the entire case. California courts already have the form for this in Family Law.
But, there are many times when limited-scope may not be a good choice, like when:
- Your case has a lot of technical issues or is very time-sensitive. You can read about some of these cases by clicking “Types of cases where lawyers are necessary”.
- You do not have the time to put into educating yourself and effectively handling many of the tasks that you need to do.
- There is a lot of stake in your case, so if you lose, you could lose your home, lose rights to see your children, or owe a lot of money.
In making decisions about these issues, remember that the lawyer has the education and experience to work on the more technical parts of your case, guide you throughout the court process, and spot important legal issues that you may not see on your own.
You and the limited-scope lawyer will be working as a team, but it is your case. If you and the lawyer cannot agree on who should take on which parts of the case, or on decisions that need to be made in your case, you should listen to what the lawyer says. If the lawyer feels strongly that the course you want to take is not in your best interests, listen carefully to the reasons why he or she is recommending you do something differently.
Read much more at link below, as Limited Scope Services May Help Your case, and hopefully you won't suffer as much.https://www.courts.ca.gov/1085.htm
