Who is a paralegal?
A divorce paralegal in Alberta, Canada often has post-secondary training in court procedures and processes, which are valuable to lawyers. Coupled with years of experience in the area of family and divorce law.
Who is a lawyer?
Lawyers are knowledgeable in the provincial and federal laws governing the area of law they specialize in (divorce law, family law, tort, corporate, criminal, etc.). Lawyers are valuable and irreplaceable in providing legal counsel or advice to clients.
The difference?
The main differences between a lawyer and a paralegal service. A paralegal cannot render legal advice. A lawyer represents a side, which is one or more clients in a legal matter. A divorce has a plaintiff and a defendant - two sides - and a lawyer will represent either the plaintiff or the defendant, but not both. It is a lawyer's job to ensure that his or her client receives legal counsel that advantages or protects his or her client. By nature of this posture, a conflict can result or escalate in a divorce action as both sides become more entrenched in protecting their interests or 'winning'. By contrast, a trained and experienced paralegal can function as a neutral party in preparing the documents for both spouses and in driving the divorce process in a manner that focuses on procedure, not in taking sides.
When should you use a lawyer?
In a contested divorce, spouses should first try to come to a compromise between themselves, on the area(s) of disagreement. However, if they cannot, each seeking the advice from an Alberta divorce or family lawyer is recommended. It is also highly recommended to seek the counsel of a lawyer in more complex divorces.
When should you use a paralegal?
In an uncontested divorce, a paralegal service is a great alternative to a lawyer. An uncontested Alberta divorce is where the spouses have agreed on all the details of the divorce. Opting for a professional and proven paralegal service has the benefit of being very affordable, maintaining a civil divorce, and resulting in a significantly faster finalized divorce. Paralegal services are becoming a popular alternative for uncontested divorces in Alberta.
How to choose a paralegal to do your divorce? Not all divorce paralegal services are created equal. Reading Google reviews, or getting referrals from a friend, or from agencies such as the Better Business Bureau, are good starting points.
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Civil Divorces Alberta Paralegal Service, Calgary, Alberta
www.civildivorces.com
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