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The age-old saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” may still ring true in some circles, but for family law solicitors wanting to increase their efficiency and overall effectiveness, the saying should be switched to the following: “It’s not what you know, or who you know, it’s what tools you have access to.”

Leveraging the right legal technology tools is essential for streamlining your workflows and increasing productivity. ����Ӱ�� offers family lawyers a suite of powerful resources that can increase efficiency and effectiveness. In this guide, we'll explore specific technical tips and strategies for using Lexis+ Family.

1. Mastering legal research with Lexis+

Comprehensive legal research is crucial in family law matters, and Lexis+ Family provides access to a vast collection of resources, including case law, legislation, precedents and forms.

To make the most of this wealth of information, follow these tips

- Utilise natural language searches: Lexis+ Family allows you to search using plain language queries, making it easier to find relevant information quickly.

- Set up search filters: Customise your search filters by jurisdiction (e.g., England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland) or practice area to ensure you're accessing the most relevant resources for your case.

- Save frequently used searches: If you have recurring research needs, save your search queries for easy access and reuse.

Additionally, ����Ӱ�� has recently introduced AI-powered tool the Lexis+ AI, which helps you quickly find relevant information by understanding the context and intent of your queries, providing more accurate and targeted results.

2. Time-saving tools and features

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- Check the status of +600k cases: Quickly determine the current status and treatment of a case, ensuring you're relying on the latest law. Court judgements are available 24 hours of being handed down, with case digests and enactments published throughout the day.

- Ask Lexis+ AI a question: get instant answers to your clients’ questions, with its search function covering cases, legislation, practical guidance and books.  

- Set up alerts and notifications: Receive updates on new cases, legislation, or legal developments related to the areas of family law that are most relevant to you.

- Utilise legal drafting tools: Take advantage of Lexis+ AI’s drafting and case summarisation tools to quickly create and customise legal documents.

3. Leveraging analytics and insights

Lexis+ Family provides powerful analytical tools that can give you a competitive edge in your UK family law practice. Here's how to leverage them:

- Explore Context Expert Analytics: Summarise judge commentary with sentiment analysis and case results to make a data‐based decision on who to shortlist as an expert.

- Analyse case data: Use Lexis+ analytical tools to gain insights into case outcomes, legal trends, and potential strategies for your cases.

- 'Days of Service' and 'Where to Notify': get accurate forecasting costs and adhere to strict procedures and timescales when reporting on ROI to customers.

4. Mobile access and flexibility

In today's fast-paced legal environment, the ability to work remotely and access information on-the-go is essential. Lexis+ Family offers cloud-based solutions that allow you to:

- Access legal research and documents: Retrieve legal research, documents, and tools from anywhere, at any time.

- Work efficiently on-the-go: Conduct legal research, draft documents, and access case information while in court, at client meetings, or working remotely.

Final thoughts

By leveraging the powerful tools and resources offered by Lexis+ Family, you can significantly increase efficiency and productivity. From comprehensive legal research and legal guidance to drafting and document summarisation, analytics and insights, Lexis+ Family provides a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to the unique needs of family law practitioners.

By following the technical tips and strategies outlined in this guide, you can streamline your workflows, enhance your research capabilities, and gain valuable insights, ultimately delivering better outcomes for your clients while maintaining a competitive edge in your practice area. Embrace the potential of Lexis+ Family and take your UK family law practice to new heights of efficiency and success.

Find out more about Lexis+ Family here.