Speaking last week at the inaugural conference of YRes, Resolution’s network of family law professionals at the start of their careers, the President of the Family Division Sir James Munby told his audience that they “have to embrace technology”, as people increasingly expect to access services online. He said:
“When faced with the choice of opening a laptop in the kitchen, and talking to a judge via Skype; or running the gauntlet of travelling to a crumbling court building which may be many miles away – what do you think the litigant would prefer?”
He also spoke of the need to embrace electronic file management, warning the audience: “If we lose the current opportunity we will still be on paper files when you’re coming up to your retirement.”
Here at Family Law Cafe we have already embraced technology. Recognising that those involved in family proceedings wish to access their files anywhere at any time, we have provided them with exactly that facility, through a secure online portal. Using the portal, they will be able to access documents and see the latest developments in their case. They will also be able to speak with their lawyer and case experts, via instant messaging. When something new happens in their matter they are sent a text message, and they can then log in at a time convenient to them.
Family Law Cafe. The future is already here.
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Family Law Cafe’s accessible team of legal experts from various disciplines expedites the customer’s case and keeps them informed and in control 24/7 through a unique and secure online portal.