> [!info] Personal working space > This is my personal working space. The final version of this page is at https://atharkhan.com/glossary/unbundled-legal-services/ **Unbundled legal services**, also called **limited scope representation**, means hiring an attorney for specific tasks or issues while handling the remaining work personally or through another arrangement. The scope of work and the fee arrangement are separate questions; limited scope does not necessarily mean a flat fee. > [!tip] California family court > [[Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 5.425]] governs limited scope representation in family law cases. For noticed representation, the attorney and party file and serve [[Notice of Limited Scope Representation (FL-950)]], identifying the issues the attorney will handle. Document-only assistance without an appearance follows the separate provisions in rule 5.425(f). The rule also addresses ending a noticed appearance after the agreed work is completed. [[Cal. Code of Civ. Proc. § 284]] addresses changing attorneys by consent or court order. The civil procedures in [[Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.35]], [[Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.36]], and [[Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.37]] are distinct from the family court procedure. Civil noticed representation uses CIV-150; the family court notice is FL-950. Working questions for the final explanation: What work is included? Who handles filing, service, and deadlines? Does the agreement include preparing the order after the hearing? What steps end the appearance?