WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PARALEGAL SERVICE /LEGAL ASSISTANT

When hiring a Paralegal or Legal Assistant which is used interchangeable, you need to make sure they are knowledgeable in the area that you need help.  The one way to know is simple to ask questions.  When someone is knowledgeable and confident in the kind of work they do, the answers are quicker and not thought out. which means they are knowledgeable,  and as they say know what they are doing.  I know some people will disagree with that statement, but that's ok .   Paralegals and Legal Assistants are not lawyer or attorneys,  which are also used interchangeable.    You will find most Paralegals working for attorneys,  and Legal Assistants working for themselves or as contract Paralegals.    Paralegals can not give you legal information,  however,  they can do legal research for you and recommend  and suggest through their work   Paralegal services are merely documentation services,  which the Paralegal will draft certain legal documents for you.   They usually help the Pro Se litigants get their papers work done that will help them in court.  My suggestion is to do some research about your case or situation so that you are knowledgeable to help yourself,  then find a Paralegal that help you with the paper work.

THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN 2017

I want to first say this year has been busy,  and with the new year changes are coming.  The laws, and the forms, including court fees.  The forms for the bankruptcy  drastically changed this year,  so there will be very minimum changes in the bankruptcy and laws due to the overhaul in 2016.  You can look for changes in the divorce procedures,  forms and cost.  We will be here to help you keep the cost down,  as we provide you with professional low cost legal services.  Thank you for 2016.

MINIMUM WAGES SOLUTION BY (PAUL EDWARDS)

As a small business owner,  I know the problem that we face when it come to wages.   The federal government has the minimum wages discussion on their top topic.   The question is how much should they raise the minimum wages.   The facts are if the federal government raises minimum wages up to $15 dollars,  (which I don't think will happen,)  will eliminate a lot of small business.  We would not be able to pay the wages.    The solution according to Paul Edwards is to raise minimum wage for employers-companies with over 50 employees.    A small business would continue with the same wages  or gradually raise the wages as they can to accommodate their employees,  so they can continue to stay in business.    This may be one solution, and hopefully we can come up with other solutions that can be passed around in hope that the federal government,  and states will find a solution that is fair to all businesses.

Let me know what you think or if you have a solution that can be submitted to the state department email me at emurray310@gmail.com.

HOW TO GET HELP WITH FILING A BANKRUPTCY

This is such an important issue for Pro Se litigants  because of cost, experience, and other.   The Bankruptcy Petitioner that prepares your documents are one of the best resources for Pro Se litigants.
The best solution here is to find an experience Bankruptcy Petitioner.  The best source for you if you have multiple properties or finances that  are over the top is an bankruptcy attorney.   The Bankruptcy Petitioner can not give you legal advice but an experience Bankruptcy Petitioner can accurately prepare your papers,  and give you some basic information so that you can properly represent yourself.   The third best resource for you is to do your own research,  read as much about bankruptcy as you can before contacting anyone.   The more you know the better your are in representing yourself,  and saving money.   For more information contact me emurray310@gmail.com

    

THE LAW AND YOU PART 2 IMMIGRATION

We have a country that is divided  during this election year,  due to illegal immigrants.  A lot of  people don't understand immigration laws.  A lot of immigrants came to the country on a visa which they were given six months, one year , or other.  The problem and when the laws step in is that when the visa expires,  most immigrants don't renew their visa.  When you allow your visa to expire and you don't renew it,  then you are an illegal immigrant.   The fact that you have remained in the country for  20 or 30 years is irrelevant,  and while working then you become an illegal worker.  The  government has created this problem,  and it's something that they have to fix.  By not enforcing the immigration laws has created more legal issues,  and now new laws has to also be created.  I was told the other day that a Vietnamese man ask an American citizen "  why don't you go back to where you came?"   He is from Maryland.   I gasped when he said that because the statement was so shocking it was almost funny.    He is a prime example of a illegal immigrant that has been here for several years working,  that has not renewed his visa.   We have got to enforce the immigration laws,  and get back to the American traditional values in getting the country back.   

NEWS ON VIRGINIA DIVORCE FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS

When getting a divorce in Virginia,  the law requires you to be separated for a six month or one year period.  A legal separation may be required due to your circumstances. Virginia is a no fault state for
divorce and it is not essential to get  permission from the other party.   It is not essential to get an attorney for a pro se non contested divorce.  An attorney may be required for six months or one year separation if you have children and there are contested issues.    This information is provided to you so that you may seek the help you need from the proper source.

THE LAW AND YOU PART 1 MODIFICATIONS

The laws are provided to you so that your rights are not violated.   The court system is put in place to help you with legal solutions,  so why do so many people stay away from the courts..  I found through my experience as a paralegal are afraid of the court system because they think it would be unfair to them,  so they just don't bother.   People also think that lawyers are essential to every case that go through the court system,  which is not true.   Modifications are for any unresolved or changes to the original case.   There are forms in many states to address these issues.   The best way to determine if an attorney is essential to your case determines how much you know about the laws and your case.  Paralegal are a great resource if you have some understanding of the laws,  and you need someone to help you fill out the forms.   Remember that attorneys are essential to a case when it come to contested legal issues like in family law,  however,  if you are confident and understand the laws,  you can save yourself some bucks.   More on you and the law in part 2.
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