Unbind

A modern divorce collaboration platform that streamlines the divorce process through intelligent collaboration between attorneys and clients. Unbind brings clarity and organization to complex legal proceedings while empowering both legal professionals and their clients through document management, educational resources, and AI-powered features.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 14, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL, Authentication, Real-time)
• AI Integration: GPT-4 (planned for document analysis)
• Deployment: Vercel (planned)
• Version Control: Git, GitHub

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ installed
• npm or yarn package manager
• Supabase account (free tier works)
• Git installed

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/ewills88/unbind-platform.git
cd unbind-web

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

Create a .env.local file in the root directory with:

NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_project_url
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your_supabase_anon_key
NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL=http://localhost:3000

Get these values from your Supabase project dashboard at https://supabase.com/dashboard

4. Run the development server:

npm run dev

5. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

Current Features (Session 1 - Completed)

✅ Authentication System

• Professional login and registration pages
• Email/password authentication via Supabase
• Form validation and error handling
• Session management
• Secure logout functionality

✅ Protected Dashboard

• Role-based content (Attorney vs Client views)
• User profile display with account information
• Dashboard overview cards (Cases, Messages, Tasks)
• Quick action buttons for common tasks
• Responsive navigation bar

✅ Database Architecture

• PostgreSQL database via Supabase
• User profiles table with role management
• Cases table (foundation for case management)
• Row Level Security (RLS) policies
• Automatic profile creation on user signup

Project Structure

unbind-web/
├── app/
│   ├── login/          # Login page
│   ├── register/       # Registration page
│   ├── dashboard/      # Protected dashboard
│   └── api/            # API routes
├── lib/
│   └── supabase/       # Supabase client configuration
├── components/         # Reusable React components
└── public/            # Static assets

Next Steps (Upcoming Sessions)

Session 2: Case Management

• Create case creation flow
• Case details page
• Case status tracking
• Attorney-client case linking

Session 3: Document Management

• Document upload functionality
• AI-powered document categorization
• Document viewer
• File storage with Supabase Storage

Session 4: Messaging & Collaboration

• Real-time messaging between attorneys and clients
• Task management system
• Calendar integration for important dates
• Notification system

Future Features

• State-specific divorce workflows
• AI document analysis and insights
• Educational resources library
• Mobile app (iOS & Android via React Native)

Development Notes

• Built with AI-accelerated development using Cursor AI
• Follows Next.js 14 App Router patterns
• Uses TypeScript for type safety
• Implements modern React patterns (hooks, functional components)
• Database security via Row Level Security policies

Contributing

This is a private project currently in active development. Contact the repository owner for collaboration opportunities.

License

Proprietary - All rights reserved

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Built with ❤️ by Eric Wills