Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to common questions about representing yourself and about HyperLaw. For step-by-step help, see the guides.
What is HyperLaw?
HyperLaw is a legal self-help app for people representing themselves in court. It helps you organize your case, track deadlines, draft court documents, prepare for hearings, and build exhibits from your own video and documents. It works on the web, iPhone, and iPad.
Is HyperLaw a law firm, and does it give legal advice?
No. HyperLaw provides legal information and drafting tools only. It is not a law firm, not a lawyer, and does not give legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Check anything important with your court clerk or a licensed attorney.
Can I represent myself in court?
In most United States courts, yes: you generally have the right to represent yourself in your own case, which is called appearing pro se. Some situations, such as a business entity, often require a lawyer, and every court has its own rules, so confirm yours with the clerk.
How do I organize evidence for my case?
Start by collecting everything that relates to what happened, then put it in date order and label each item. Keep originals safe and work from copies. HyperLaw's Evidence Organizer reads a pile of photos or a folder, sorts it, and keeps it on your case so you do not get duplicate copies.
What is an exhibit?
An exhibit is a document, photo, video, or other item you show a court to support a point. Courts usually want exhibits numbered or lettered and tied to what you are trying to show. HyperLaw's Exhibit Studio turns your own video and documents into clear, numbered exhibit screens with a script you can read aloud.
How do I prepare for a hearing?
Know exactly what the court will decide, what you want to ask for, and which exhibits back each point. Write a short outline of what you will say, in order, and practice it out loud. HyperLaw's Hearing Script builds a section-by-section script from your filings in a reading mode made for the courtroom.
Does HyperLaw calculate my deadlines?
HyperLaw never invents a deadline. It uses court rules on file and the dates you give it, and when it has no rule for something it tells you to ask the court clerk. Deadlines are strict, so always confirm each one with your court.
What court documents can HyperLaw help me draft?
It can help draft complaints, answers, motions, oppositions, discovery requests, declarations, demand letters, and fee-waiver applications from the facts you give it. Missing details are marked so nothing is invented. You review and edit everything before you use it.
How much does HyperLaw cost?
HyperLaw is free to try. AI features use pay-as-you-go credits, and you see the cost before an AI action runs. Optional memberships are available on the web.
Is my information private?
Your cases belong to you, and you can delete a case or your whole account inside the app. HyperLaw does not sell your information and does not use advertising trackers. AI features run only after you agree.
What devices does HyperLaw work on?
HyperLaw works on desktop browsers at hyperlaw.site, on iPhone, and on iPad. You sign in with the same account everywhere, so your cases follow you.
What is the co-parent chat?
It is a calm, permanent record between two parents. Both agree to the chat rules, requests show when they were seen and answered, pickups and drop-offs are confirmed by both parents, and an optional read-only witness can be added only if both approve.
Which courts and states does HyperLaw cover?
HyperLaw is built for United States courts. Rules and local practice vary a lot, so when it does not have a rule for your court it says so and asks you to confirm with the clerk.
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HyperLaw is free to try on desktop, iPhone, and iPad.
Try HyperLaw freeNot legal advice. HyperLaw provides legal information and drafting tools. It is not a law firm, is not a lawyer, and does not give legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Court rules and deadlines differ by court and state, so always confirm yours with the court clerk and talk with a licensed attorney when you can.