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Head-to-head · Family Law Software

DivorceMate vs SmartAdvocate

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score DivorceMate #4 in Family Law Software 7.6/10 From $100/user/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit DivorceMate
SmartAdvocate #6 in Family Law Software 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit SmartAdvocate

DivorceMate leads on 2 checks, SmartAdvocate on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDivorceMate · 7.6/10
  • Most featuresDivorceMate · 3 of 5

DivorceMate scores higher on our rubric for family law software: 7.6 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

DivorceMate offers divorce financial analysis; SmartAdvocate doesn't publish it. SmartAdvocate offers client portal; DivorceMate doesn't publish it. DivorceMate offers court forms; SmartAdvocate doesn't publish it.

DivorceMate is the better fit for canadian firms handling support and court forms. SmartAdvocate is the better fit for firms wanting configurable case and client operations.

  • DivorceMate fits best

    Canadian firms handling support and court forms

  • SmartAdvocate fits best

    Firms wanting configurable case and client operations

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Side by side

Feature DivorceMate 7.6/10 Visit ↗ SmartAdvocate 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.4
Ranking #4 in Family Law Software #6 in Family Law Software
Best for Canadian firms handling support and court forms Firms wanting configurable case and client operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs
Compliance 2FA 2FA
Integrations 1 integrations 175+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DivorceMate 3/5 · SmartAdvocate 2/5
Case management Not published Not published
Divorce financial analysis ✓ (best) Not published
Client portal Not published ✓ (best)
Document automation ✓ ✓
Court forms ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Mobile access Web Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Calculates child and spousal support across multiple scenarios
  • Generates Canadian family-law forms and agreements in Microsoft Word
  • Includes LawY legal research and unlimited support on listed plans
  • Automates workflows and document filing with WorkPlans, Procedures, and barcode support.
  • Connects case work with time tracking, billing, reports, and a client portal.
  • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment, mobile apps, and built-in AI tools.
Cons
  • Cloud pricing has multiple listed amounts: 125 and 250 per user monthly
  • The listed starting price is 100 per user monthly
  • LEAP Family Law adds case management and billing at a higher listed price
  • Pricing requires a tailored quote based on firm needs.
  • Family-specific calculations and court forms are not verified.
  • Its broad litigation toolkit may exceed the needs of firms seeking a narrow tool.
Our verdict

DivorceMate serves lawyers, mediators and financial professionals working on Canadian family-law matters. Its tools cover child and spousal support calculations, court and financial forms, and agreements such as separation agreements,…

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SmartAdvocate is legal case management software for litigation firms, covering matters from intake through settlement. Its case and lead management, configurable workflows, document templates, time tracking, billing, reporting, client…

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  1. DivorceMateFamily Law Software 7.6From $100/user/mo · 30-day trial
  2. SmartAdvocateFamily Law Software 7.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DivorceMate — where it wins

    • Calculates child and spousal support across multiple scenarios
    • Generates Canadian family-law forms and agreements in Microsoft Word
    • Includes LawY legal research and unlimited support on listed plans

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud pricing has multiple listed amounts: 125 and 250 per user monthly
    • The listed starting price is 100 per user monthly
    • LEAP Family Law adds case management and billing at a higher listed price

  • SmartAdvocate — where it wins

    • Automates workflows and document filing with WorkPlans, Procedures, and barcode support.
    • Connects case work with time tracking, billing, reports, and a client portal.
    • Offers cloud or self-hosted deployment, mobile apps, and built-in AI tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a tailored quote based on firm needs.
    • Family-specific calculations and court forms are not verified.
    • Its broad litigation toolkit may exceed the needs of firms seeking a narrow tool.
  • DivorceMate7.6/10 · From $100/user/mo · 30-day trial

    Canadian family-law calculations, forms and agreements, with Word integration.

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  • SmartAdvocate7.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Configurable case operations span intake, workflows, documents, billing, and client communication.

    Visit SmartAdvocateFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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