Modernizing Family Caseflow and Expanding Access to Justice
A new article co-authored by Ayyoub Ajmi, Founder of CiviLaw.Tech, and Alicia K. Davis of the National Center for State Courts has been published in the Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers:
“Modernizing Family Caseflow: The Family Court Services Portal as a Scalable Model for Access to Justice.”
Family courts across the United States are experiencing increasing caseloads, high-conflict matters, and a growing number of self-represented litigants, resulting in delays and strain on judicial resources. This article highlights a practical, evidence-based pathway for modernizing family justice systems through triage and technology-enabled case-flow management.
The authors examine:
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The urgency of improving family court operations
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The evolution and core principles of family court triage
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A pathways model matching cases to appropriate services
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The design and development of the Family Court Services Portal
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Lessons from multi-jurisdictional implementation and usability testing
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A roadmap for courts and stakeholders advancing modernization
The Family Court Services Portal—developed through a collaboration among courts, researchers, and legal technologists—represents a scalable model that supports judicial efficiency, improved litigant experience, and better outcomes for families.
