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Attorney or Paralegal?

Lawyers are expensive, which is why there’s a market for paralegal services. Paralegals are trained in the law, and while they can’t give legal advice, they can assist with filing legal documents for certain matters; limiting the amount of money that you need to spend on legal services, and the time you need to spend in court. But do you know when you can use a paralegal and when you really need a lawyer? I started this blog to explore the differences between an attorney’s services and a paralegal’s services. You need to know that you’re choosing the right professional for your legal problem, and this blog can help you determine what kind of legal help you need.

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2016

What To Do When Faced With A Closing Issue
Closing means you're near the finish line, but unfortunately, just because you're closing doesn't mean the deal is sealed. There are a number of frustrating issues that can arise during this process. Even with this being said, make sure you understand that you still have legal rights. When presented with a challenge during closing, make sure you know what to do.   Title Issues Before the deal is complete, the buyer is typically required to perform a title search.

How To Know If Bankruptcy Is Right For You
There are times when people try to get out of debt on their own but are not successful. If this sounds familiar to you, it might be worthwhile to look into filing for bankruptcy. To begin this process, you should visit a lawyer that specializes in this subject, and he or she will be able to help you find out if this is the right option. When Bankruptcy Is A Good Option

Making A Fresh Start After Bankruptcy
For a bankruptcy filing to be truly successful, the entire process should be viewed in the most positive manner possible. For many, the most difficult part of the process is making the decision in the first place. It's only natural that it be difficult, since most people take their financial responsibilities seriously, but one of the main benefits of a bankruptcy filing is the ability to make a fresh start. Read on for some tips to help ensure that you make the most of an unfortunate situation and go on to achieve your financial goals.

Proving Fault In An Auto Accident: A Primer
If you wish to prove fault in an auto accident case, there are usually a number of steps and tips of which you must abide. Throughout the course of this brief guide, you will learn a bit about the process of proving fault. Police Report It is imperative that you file a police report as soon as possible. Although in some cases, immediate filing is not an option, especially if there is a medical injury involved, you should attempt to file your report as soon as you are in a state to do so.

Examples Of Sexual Harrassment
If you have been made to feel uncomfortable in the workplace, you may be wondering whether or not you have a sexual harassment case. You can use some of the examples below to determine whether or not you may be the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace. Examples of things that would be considered sexual harassment You are in the copy room and a coworker comes in and starts telling you a story about them and a person they went home with last night.

What You Should Know About A Revocable Living Trust
Do you have a lot of valuable assets that you want certain people to inherit after you are deceased? You might want to hire a probate lawyer to draft up a revocable living trust that can come in handy even before death takes place. The article below will give you more information about a revocable living trust so you will gain a better understanding of why it is beneficial. Bypass Probate Court

How DUI Convictions Affect Your Chances Of Custody
A charge or conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) isn't good for anybody, but it's particularly damaging for parents fighting for their children's custody. The DUI conviction makes it difficult for you to convince the court of your ability to raise a child properly. Here are specific ways in which a DUI conviction may damage your chances of getting child custody: Drug Offenses Raise Red Flags Drug-related offenses reduce your chances of getting child custody.

How To Recover From Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Almost everyone suffers from a financial crisis or two during the course of their lifetime. While you can recover from many of these stressful situations, occasionally you simply cannot. If you have to declare chapter 7 bankruptcy, remember that you have every right to do so. Also, realize that your life is not over. You can take positive steps to restore your credit and your life.  Save Money Although saving money may seem like a strange suggestion considering you've just hit financial rock bottom, it will now be easier to achieve.

Which Branch Of Bankruptcy Is Best To Stop A Foreclosure From Going Through?
When your mortgage lender begins the foreclosure process on your home, you may need to act quickly if you want to avoid losing it. Bankruptcy is often a good option to look into at this time, but you will need advice as to which branch of bankruptcy you should file to prevent the foreclosure from occurring. Here are several things you should know about stopping a foreclosure by filing for bankruptcy.

Who Is Liable If Someone Hacks Your Car?
Cars are increasingly being designed to connect to the Internet. This is turning cars into computers and is making it more likely that accidents will be caused by an outside hacker. Hackers have the ability to remotely access cars that have a connection to the Internet and can then use this connection to trigger the brakes or change the speed of the vehicle. If done properly, these actions could lead to an accident.