Lawyers reported a record-breaking number of family claims in 2023, and that record was broken again last year. We received an increased number of claims challenging separation and family agreements, many relating to failures to obtain proper asset disclosure. Family law practice requires high-level client management skills as clients can be exceedingly challenging to deal with, given the stress and emotion surrounding their problems. Many have unrealistic expectations regarding the process, timing, cost and outcomes, making it difficult to satisfy them when dealing with the complex issues that often arise.
Take just 3 minutes and watch this video of LIF Claims Counsel Kimberly Little describing an actual claim against a family lawyer and how it could have been avoided.
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