Choose a Paralegal to Do Your Divorce

How to choose a paralegal to do your divorce

Steps

 * 1) When looking for a paralegal to do your divorce there are some important things to think about.
 * 2) Is the paralegal licensed and/or bonded? Some states requires paralegals that do not work directly for an attorney to be bonded and have their bond registered at the county recorder's office. They should also be licensed with the city they work in.
 * 3) Ask them how much experience they have and how long they have been in business, if they have just started out as a paralegal they are more than likely going to make mistakes and you're already going through enough if you are contemplating divorce.
 * 4) When you call and talk to them, ask lots of questions, if they do not want to spend time with you on the phone that should be a red flag and you may want to go to someone else.
 * 5) Are they a member of any associations? If so, get the name(s) and check them out.
 * 6) Look at reviews online, see what other people are saying about them. Chances are if someone has had a bad experience with a paralegal they are going to tell people about it.
 * 7) Ask about price, when talking to them about price ask them exactly what they include, ask them to be specific. Some paralegals will quote you one price, but when you get to the appointment they will spring more charges on you.
 * 8) Court fees, ask about court costs and whether or not you may be able to get court fees waived. If you are low income the court may allow you to pay nothing to get your case filed.
 * 9) Ask a friend for a referral.

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