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Workplace Insights Report

The Hidden Cost of Family Court

Beyond the visible hours spent in court and preparing documents, family court proceedings create cascading effects: stress-induced productivity loss, illness-related absences, and operational disruption.

Total Impact
340
Hours Lost
Per impacted employee annually
Hidden Costs
$23K
Cost Per Case
Beyond legal fees
Avg Duration
14
Months Average
Case resolution time

Where the Hours Go

Stress and productivity loss
120h
Document preparation
80h
Court appearances
48h
Illness and leave
40h
Legal coordination
32h
Administrative disruption
20h

* Conservative composite estimate across preparation, appearances, stress, and illness.

How ThreadLock Helps

Support for affected employees

Reduced administrative burden
Streamlined document organization and case management reduces time employees spend on administrative tasks.
Fewer disruptions and scheduling conflicts
Better planning tools help employees manage court dates and reduce unexpected absences.
Better documentation support
Organized evidence and timeline tools help employees prepare more efficiently for legal proceedings.
Visibility into non-obvious costs
Track the hidden operational impact and demonstrate value of employee support programs.

1 in 10 Employees Affected

Statistically, ten percent of your team is navigating complex family dynamics.

Finally, a simple, affordable way to help your employees.

Learn More About Workplace Benefits

Learn how organizations are supporting employees navigating complex family court matters.

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