LEAP Family Law software streamlines workflows and replaces disconnected tools
This article was produced in partnership with LEAP Legal Software
LEAP Family Law is an all-in-one solution that consolidates essential tools like document automation, matter-based accounting, and AI-powered research and document drafting into a single, cloud-based platform. By removing the need to switch between multiple systems, LEAP Family Law not only saves time, but also enhances the accuracy and quality of work produced.
“Family law practitioners face unique challenges, balancing high volumes of sensitive information, ensuring accuracy in complex documents, and managing clients through emotionally charged processes,” says Malcolm Muthulingum, Chief Executive Officer at LEAP Canada. “Recognizing these specific needs we combined DivorceMate’s trusted tools with LEAP’s robust suite of features, enabling practitioners to work more efficiently and serve their clients with greater precision and care.”
From the moment a matter is opened, all the features and functionality of DivorceMate are available in LEAP Family Law at one cost. LEAP family matter types are pre-configured and contain all fields necessary to capture pertinent information used to generate your DivorceMate Forms, Agreements and more.
For practitioners like Chris Arnold, owner of Chris Arnold Barrister & Solicitor, who shared his experience with LEAP, this integration has had a real impact on daily operations. “My legal assistant works from her home, I work from mine, and I meet with clients all over the place. We’re looking at the same thing at the same time,” he explained. “The fact that there isn’t the jumping back and forth between platforms—no more worrying about where to save a PDF or who to email it to—has completely transformed how we work. Even when I’m working remotely on a different PC, LEAP takes care of it all.”
One of the standout features that has impressed users is the integration with Outlook. This streamlined communication is just one example of how LEAP’s thoughtful design enhances day-to-day operations. Muthulingum points to the time savings element as one recurring piece of feedback he hears from users, as they report greater efficiencies with tasks like creating affidavits, agreements, or managing client files. What used to take hours, can now be completed in minutes.
“One practitioner favours how the billing and accounting features made financial tracking significantly easier, while another appreciates how Microsoft 365 integration allowed them to handle correspondence and documents directly within LEAP without switching between multiple platforms,” Muthulingum says. “These stories reinforce how our platform not only simplifies processes but also adds immense value to law firms’ daily operations.”
For family law practices focused on settlement-based work, the integration of DivorceMate is invaluable. Practitioners rely heavily on DivorceMate precedents to ensure accurate and respected documentation, particularly when drafting separation agreements. Arnold highlights, “We’re not going to miss anything, and the wording pulled from the precedent file will be respected by the bench. It’s a necessity. The integration with LEAP matters just makes it very easy to use.”
Currently, LEAP Family Law hosts a library of 30 AI Prompt Templates, engineered to generate high-quality, matter-specific documents in a fraction of the time. Using Matter AI for Word, you can chat with your document, refining and tailoring it to meet the unique needs of your client. The combination of AI Prompts and real-time lawyer input generates accurate and customized legal documents such as Affidavits and Applications.
LEAP’s unified approach to family law practice management represents a shift in how legal professionals operate. By integrating tools like DivorceMate, streamlining workflows, and leveraging cutting-edge AI, LEAP empowers practitioners to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional service to their clients. As Arnold puts it, “I wish I’d had it a long time ago.”
For Muthulingum, that’s music to his ears: LEAP’s mission has always been to empower legal practitioners by providing technology that enhances their productivity and profitability while improving client service. The development of LEAP Family Law perfectly aligns with this goal by addressing the unique challenges of family law, and to hear that it’s hitting the mark is rewarding.
