How/When to Introduce Temporary Relief to Clients (Temp Relief SOP)

Scope:

1. Any new dissolution
2. Any custody case

Timing:

1. Trigger event: we serve or receive A & CP
2. Paralegal sets an initial attorney call w/ client within 1 week of serving or receiving A & CP. Call needs to be on the calendar for 1 hour. Include in calendar entry the following discussion topics:
   • Filing/not filing initial pleadings
   • Mediation
   • Informal/Formal Discovery
   • Experts
   • Temp relief specifics:
     • It’s an option for any issue
     • What requests can be made
     • How long it takes
     • Discuss how much it costs
     • The fact that it can be done at any time, not necessarily right now
     • Go over pros and cons
3. Attorney adds notes to MyCase clearly stating the client’s position on temp relief and lets para know that is available for review.
4. If the client is interested either now or in the future:
   • Share temp relief doc with client (we already have it): FAM – Temp Relief Info for Clients (rev 10.24.25).docx
   • Para sends message explaining that client should review
   • Paras to set task to refer to wiki and follow process
     1. Family Law – Temporary Relief Motions – K|H Law Wiki