There are usually a large number of divorce lawyers in most major towns and cities. As such, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Here are two questions to ask during your initial consultation with a divorce lawyer.
How many cases are you currently handling?
A divorce lawyer's current workload will play a significant role in how proactive they are in regards to your case. Even a driven and highly-knowledgeable professional will struggle to go the extra mile for a new client if they are trying to juggle five or six other cases at the same time.
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Few motoring offences are more serious than a charge of drink-driving. Courts will take a very dim view if such a case is brought against you and will disqualify you from driving, if you are found guilty. It's at times like these that you realise just how important your driving licence actually is. After all, you may need it for your daily occupation. What options are available to you? Can you apply for a hardship license?
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If you have old invoices that you need to collect, you can outsource the collection process to multiple types of debt collectors. One relatively new option is outsourcing debt collection to companies that crowd sources the work.
Essentially, this is like the "Uber" of debt collection. You send over your invoices, and the crowdsourcing company releases them over an app or a web-based portal to freelancers who then call your clients and attempt to collect the debt.
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Arranging a wedding is a complicated endeavour to say the least, and it's only natural that in the midst of sending out invitations and arranging reception venues, little thought is given to what should happen if your new marriage does not stand the test of time.
Nobody goes into a wedding assuming that the special bond they are about to create is doomed from the start -- nonetheless, preparing for the worst is something a lot of couples feel is important when arranging a marriage, and seeking the counsel and advice of a law firm specialising in family law is always advisable.
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The dissolution of a marriage can be quite a stressful process, more so if there are young children involved. If you and your former spouse are looking for a solution that would make it easier to discern what your individual responsibilities will be regarding the children, you may want to consider a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a set of guidelines that functions to provide a blueprint on how to raise your kids separately without the intervention of the courts.
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