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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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Four Tips For Coping With Surprise Divorce Papers

Posted on November 6, 2015

By the time most couples file for divorce, the writing has usually been on the wall for months or even years, and neither party is truly surprised when the marriage dissolves. In some cases of long-distance relationships, infidelity or poor communication, however, you may not have even realized that divorce was on the table until your spouse serves you the papers. Your first response to such a trying moment might be to angrily call up your spouse and refuse to cooperate, but this is the worst possible move you can make. [Read More]

Understanding Prescription Drug Errors & How They Can Occur

Posted on October 16, 2015

Do you trust that your pharmacist will give you the correct medication? Yes, is a common answer. But, it is always possible that the pharmacist could make a mistake. What can you do when this happens to you? When provided an incorrect prescription, for whatever reason, it is best to speak with a personal injury lawyer about ways to correct the situation. Are These Errors Common? Though the overwhelming number of pharmacy transactions proceed smoothly, errors do occur. [Read More]

Navigating The Murky Waters Of Grandparent's Rights To Child Visitation

Posted on September 28, 2015

Few things are as stressful as dealing with child custody issues. So often former couples use their children as pawns in a game of trying to get back at each other - and they forget that the children are human beings with feelings and needs. Whenever a child custody battle is particularly messy before one parent wins full custody, the extended family of the other parent will sometimes be cut off from visitation. [Read More]

Rethink Your Strategy With VA Disability Appeals

Posted on September 15, 2015

Being denied benefits from the Veterans Affairs (VA) disability system can be a major setback from getting the financial and medical support you need to transition to civilian life, but it isn't the end of your chances. The VA knows that there can be mistakes in the approval process and confusion on the part of the veteran, which is why the appeal policy is placed on every mailed decision or information letter (as shown in this PDF document from the VA). [Read More]