This is a question that is not addressed often enough – just how much should your lawyer know about the facts surrounding your case? Well, everything, and no detail is too small or to shaming to be left out. Some people fear that their will judge them if they tell them the whole truth. Remember […]

The first thing that you should know about getting divorced in the UK is that you must, first of all, have been married for at least a year and you have to have legal citizenship. How long it takes to get a divorce varies. You can get two kinds of divorces: undefended and defended. Undefended […]

This is a confusing area for many people; should they get a lawyer who can do bits of different kinds of law or should they get one who specializes in just one area? Many lawyers try to do more than just one kind of law. A divorce lawyer can very easily handle accidents and sometimes […]

You have read and heard that you can get free legal services. The question in most people’s minds is whether these services are any good; after all, they are free if you get them through the right organizations. If you are looking for free legal representation, look through associations in your area that offer them. […]

You need to file for bankruptcy through a bankruptcy attorney, but how do you pay him? After all, you don’t have any money. This is a common question that people ask when they are forced to file. Bankruptcy attorneys are ready for it. Here are some of the ways they suggest you pay them: • […]

If you and your lawyer have completely failed to see eye to eye, you can fire him. It is not often that you will hear that someone has fired their lawyer but it does happen. In most cases, it will be because a client feels that they are moving too slowly on their matter or […]

There are plenty of people who need a lawyer but cannot afford one. What happens to them? Who represents them in court? If you’re in this situation, here are some options that you can take. • You can choose to represent yourself, but this is not recommended. With just a little maneuvering, legal counsel for […]

How does a lawyer charge? Is there a specific method that a lawyer will use to come up with the fee that he will charge you? The answer is no; you will find that different lawyers will charge differently for the same services. When a lawyer is preparing your bill, he takes into account the […]

Most people know what kind of lawyer to call if they have been in a traffic accident or if they have been arrested for driving under the influence. Most lawyers are able to get you out of minor scrapes, but there are those rare times when you need to be very specific about the kind […]

There are several ways that lawyers get paid. The first is through a retainer. The lawyer will bill you for every hour that he spends working on your case. He will also bill you for any expenses incurred that are directly related to your case. Retainers are obtained in advance and the lawyer keeps making […]