What are “unbundled” or “limited scope” legal services in a Florida divorce?

Unbundled legal services — also called limited scope representation — means hiring an attorney for specific tasks in your case rather than for the entire matter. Instead of paying for full representation from start to finish, you can hire a lawyer to prepare a particular document, review an agreement, coach you for a hearing, or handle one discrete proceeding, while you manage the rest yourself. In Florida this is expressly permitted for family law matters under Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 4-1.2(c) and Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.040. It is designed to make legal help more affordable and accessible for people who cannot or do not wish to pay for full representation.