Saturday, November 12, 2011

HotDocs - how hot?

Okay, I signed up to use HotDocs as offered by the OSBA (of which I am a member) and here is what I think.

Admittedly, most of the issues I have could be addressed once I actually learn formally how to use HotDocs.  My problem right now is that I am stuck with the language that is provided.  However, for those forms for which you have no choice (like the Supreme Court required family law affidavits) HotDocs is great.  You just enter the info once and it fills in everywhere.  For the other things, though, like the shared parenting plan, you get just a basic document, but you have to go back and edit the rest of the document, by cutting and pasting.  Like I said, I think if I actually learned how to use HotDocs I could probably learn how to edit the stuff to get my language in. It does save some time by at least giving you a starting document, and I can see that it will have fabulous applications, so I am recommending that you try it, especially if you can get the deal through the OSBA.  The fee is pro-rated right now, so it is a chance to try it without a great deal of expense.  Give it a try and see what you think.