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Divorce Paralegals: an Alternative This article talks about couples in the midst of divorce looking for a financial alternative to getting a divorce. The Divorce Paralegal can offer the assistance needed in filing divorce forms if the client doesn’t mind representing himself in court. Many times lawyers use Divorce Paralegals to prepare the paperwork to reduce costs. However, you can find freelance paralegals to file the divorce forms on your behalf.
Divorce Paralegals do not have a license to practice law but they are qualified to do routine work where law and procedures are known. The Divorce Paralegal will have a paralegal certificate and may have gained experience to in the procedural steps of divorce through working with a Divorce Lawyer. Divorce Paralegals who belong to the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) honor the ethics and rules of responsibility code. This is why when hiring a Divorce Paralegal you want to confirm the paralegal’s membership in the NALA. Their strict standards in law and procedures are guidelines for their work and an infraction of the NALA code can result in losing membership with the organization.
between paralegals depending on their education and training. However, it is substantially less than attorney fees.
Why use Divorce Paralegals as an alternative?
What are some of the legal questions Divorce Paralegals can answer?
Experience you can trust. When you want to locate a Divorce Paralegal you can ask about their experience and background in divorce cases. While the Divorce Paralegal cannot represent you as lawyer in court, many clients do not need or want that service. It is important that all the filings be done correctly and timely. This is what you can trust the Divorce Paralegal to do for you during a divorce. Many times you can find a firm of Divorce Paralegals who perform only divorce filings and have much experience in the work.
Integrity and confidentiality are key. Divorce Paralegals are committed to a similar code of ethics as attorneys and will keep all issues confidential. Most Divorce Paralegals guarantee their work. If any of the filings are for any reason rejected after submission the Divorce Paralegal can commit to accuracy and proper filing procedures and should fix and resubmit the paper work without additional cost.
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Valid work is legal. The documents and forms for divorce were created by attorneys who were experienced with years of background. Divorce paralegals can also draw up a settlement agreement that can further protect custody and financial areas. Fast and cost is substantially less. The best service a Divorce Paralegal can provide is quick and accurate. Costs can vary
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A Divorce Paralegal is trained in divorce law and can answer many legal questions: What are no fault divorces? What are the divorce procedures? How long does it take to file the papers and become permanently divorced? If you cannot locate your spouse can you still get a divorce? Does the spouse need to cooperate in the divorce filings and procedures? Does the spouse need to be present when during any of the meetings with the paralegal to begin the divorce filing? How does the court determine spousal support? How does the court determine issues with the children? What is the difference in hiring a Divorce Paralegal or an Attorney?
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Feature Divorce Paralegals have been providing services to the public as an alternative to a lawyer for many years. The annual
salary of a Divorce Paralegal is based on experience, education and location. The mid salary range is approximately $52K.
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