Family Law Client Update Email in Plain English (No Predictions)
Drafts a plain-English email telling a family law client where the case stands, what the client must do and by when, and what the firm will do, using only your notes and the order or notice you paste.
The Prompt
Variables (6)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{client_name}} | Client Name | Tomas Rivera |
| {{attorney_name}} | Attorney Name | Laura Chen |
| {{notes}} | Attorney Notes | Hearing held Tuesday. Judge entered a temporary order. Client must send updated pay stubs and the Form 4 financial statement. We will file the response to the motion. |
| {{dates}} | Dates Supplied | Client documents due November 6, 2026; firm response due November 13, 2026 |
| {{limits}} | Email Limits | under 300 words; do not mention the other parent's new job |
| {{order}} | Order or Notice | ORDER: Petitioner shall exchange financial statements with Respondent. Temporary parenting schedule remains as set out in paragraph 3 of the order dated 2026-08-04. Next hearing: to be set by the clerk. |
Expected Output
Part 1, attorney-only: conflicts between sources, items declined, missing information. Part 2: the client email with a subject line, what happened, what the client needs to do and by when, what the firm will do and the attorney's signature line. Ends with a Verification list.
Usage Notes
Use for status updates after a hearing, an order, a notice or a filing. Paste your notes and the actual order or notice text. Watch for dates: the email carries a date only if you supplied it or the pasted order states it, and otherwise shows a line for you to complete. The prompt will not predict, reassure about the outcome or explain a legal standard. Read the document part line by line before it leaves the office. Not legal advice. The attorney remains responsible for verifying every fact, figure and authority before use.
Originally featured in: Prompt Engineering for Lawyers: The Complete 2026 Guide
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