Discovery in Family Law Cases: What Attorney’s Should Be Delegating (But Often Don’t)
Family law attorneys are trained to strategize, not chase missing bank statements or label PDFs at midnight.
Yet discovery often consumes more attorney time than any other phase of litigation.
Tasks That Drain Attorney Time
Many discovery tasks do not require attorney-level attention, including:
Organizing client-produced documents
Drafting initial discovery responses
Preparing document productions
Tracking supplementation and deadlines
Why Delegation Fails Without a System
Delegating discovery without structure leads to:
Inconsistent formatting
Missed follow-ups
More attorney review time, not less
The key is delegation with process, not delegation without oversight.
When Discovery Is Properly Supported
Attorneys gain:
Predictable workflows
Cleaner filings
More time for case strategy
Discovery should support your practice, not compete with it