If you have been researching divorces, you have probably come across the terms contested and uncontested. Is it important? Does one save me money? What does it mean for you? The reality is that classifying your case as an uncontested vs contested divorce is important....
Mediation in Divorce: The Pros and Cons Mediation in divorce is common. It describes a process where a specially training Attorney meets with both parties to a case, and tries to come to a compromise. The mediator will listen to each side, review the facts, and...
It was a grueling process, but your divorce is finally behind you. It was a difficult settlement. You and your ex agreed to sell your real estate and split the proceeds. Time has passed and the property has not been sold. You feel like your ex...
One day you get served with a summons and a bunch of papers. It is from a credit card company. It’s an irritating step in a long-standing dispute and it only serves to toughen your resolve to not give in. You fold up the paper...
Sometimes clients need a trial. Maybe there is an issue that spouses simply can’t agree on. Maybe one side is poking the other with a stick. Parties spar and you want a strong advocate to battle the opposing side. But yet sometimes people are not interested...
I am a free consultation lawyer. Not everyone is nowadays, but I believe it is an important opportunity for the both of us. The goal of the initial meeting is to give each other enough information to decide if our partnership is the best fit for...
You can save money on paying for legal services by handling a portion of the case yourself and only paying for a particular service from an attorney. This is called "Unbundled Services". It is a new approach in the legal field. Paying only for what...
Are you worried about the costs of your case? You have more control over the bill than you realize. Save money on your lawyer. Here are three pointers for keeping legal costs down. (1) Decide what you need What do you need? If you are involved in...
A small claims case is indeed that- small. Most are under a few thousand dollars. Some consumers do not want to pay for a lawyer to handle such a small amount. If you're in that boat, then what's the solution? It's two-fold. (1) The Courts allow...
