Creating a Divorce Matter in Smokeball

Divorce is included under the Pre Decree matter type. This broader category covers legal separations beyond divorce, such as annulments and civil union dissolutions.  

Follow these steps to create a Pre Decree matter for your divorce case: 

  1. Select the New Matter button under the Smokeball tab.  
  2. Click on the arrow next to the Family folder in the pop-up window. 
  3. Select the Pre Decree matter. To indicate which party you represent, select the Petitioner or Respondent button.  mceclip0.png

 

Did You Know 

  • You can differentiate between divorce and other types of legal separations using matter tags. 
  • You may further customize the Pre Decree matter to include parties and data specific to your client’s case by accessing the matter settings. mceclip1.png

 

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