What’s the valuation of a divorce?

When one year ends and another begins many are hoping for a fresh start. New Year’s resolutions are made with the best of intentions. And while none of us can predict the future, there’s always a chance the year ahead will not go as you intended. While no one “plans” for a divorce, it is important to be aware of all the circumstances around your potential divorce proceedings.

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What is Legal Aid?

While everyone deserves a fair trial, that is not always financially possible for some. When people are facing civil legal challenges like unlawful evictions, foreclosure, domestic abuse, or wrongful denial of government assistance, navigating the justice system without a lawyer can seem impossible.

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Legal Advice vs. Legal Information

The legal field is complete with terms and procedures that can be confusing to the untrained legal mind. There are numerous reasons why an individual would seek legal advice. In today’s society many turn to social media for advice when it is in their best interest to actually speak to a professional.

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What if you can’t afford an attorney?

Not everyone who finds themselves in need of an attorney can afford it. It is rare that someone would be prepared to need a lawyer, so unfortunately it is not always in the budget. If you are in need of legal representation and do not have the funds to hire someone, there are services available to assist you.

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A few basic rules of practicing law

Attorneys spend extensive time in classrooms, libraries and lectures learning to become lawyers. Passing their classes, followed by passing the Bar Examination are no easy feats. You can rest assured if someone has a law degree, they have put in the hard work of studying and proving themselves scholastically to hold their degree. There are a few basic, guiding principles that also guide lawyers in their profession.

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How to research a lawyer’s reputation

Finding yourself in the situation that you might need a lawyer can be frightening, knowing you have found an attorney who is reputable is of utmost importance. There are a lot of lawyers in the world, but not every one of them has a good reputation. There are many facets of finding an attorney with a good reputation and record.

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