Family law software that keeps every matter organised and every client informed
From first instruction to final order, Smokeball helps family lawyers manage divorce, children, and financial remedy matters with automated forms, secure communication, and accurate billing.
Give every family law matter the structure it deserves
Family law moves fast and gets personal. Urgent applications, children matters, and financial remedy proceedings can surface with little warning, and clients expect their solicitor to respond immediately. Smokeball keeps every matter, document, and communication in one place, so you can pull up a file and act in seconds, not minutes.
Family Court forms auto-populate with client and matter details, cutting hours of manual drafting from every divorce or children application. Built-in time recording captures billable work as it happens, so nothing falls through the cracks between a phone call and an invoice.
Matter-specific workflows
Pre-built workflows for divorce, children, and financial remedy matters keep your team moving through each stage without missing a filing deadline.
Secure client communication
Message clients through an encrypted portal, so sensitive children and financial details never sit in an unsecured inbox.
Accurate time capture
Every call, email, and document edit is logged against the right matter, so billable hours are recorded without extra admin work.
Family law software built to streamline your entire practice
Spend less time on administration and more time helping clients, with family law software built for UK firms.
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FAQs
Everything you want to know before taking the next step.
What is family law software?
Family law software is practice management software built specifically for divorce, children, and financial remedy matters. It combines matter management, document automation, billing, and client communication in one system, so family law firms can manage sensitive matters accurately and efficiently.
How does Smokeball help with divorce and children matters?
Smokeball auto-fills Family Court forms with client and matter data, tracks every deadline and hearing on a shared calendar, and stores communications and documents against the correct matter so nothing gets lost during a contested case.
Can family law firms bill clients differently for each matter?
Yes. Smokeball supports hourly, fixed-fee, and mixed billing structures, so firms can set different rates by client or matter and generate accurate invoices based on tracked time and activity.
Is client communication secure in Smokeball?
Yes. Smokeball's encrypted client portal lets solicitors message clients, share documents, and record conversations without exposing sensitive children or financial information to unsecured email or text messages.
Is family law software suitable for sole practitioners?
Yes. Sole family law solicitors use Smokeball to manage a full caseload of divorce, children, and financial remedy matters without needing additional administrative support.
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