Have you been served with divorce papers? If so, you may discover you don’t even know what you don’t know about the changes coming your way. First, don’t panic. Second, nothing dispels fear of divorce like knowledge. The more you know about divorce and what it means for you, the more empowered you become. Basics…
One way you know you need a new lawyer is when your attorney shows up to court unprepared. Effective lawyers prepare for court. Preparation requires some basic items your attorney should bring to court. If your lawyer shows up empty handed, you likely need a new lawyer. Most legal matters cause lots of stress for…
Imagine the following scenario. You are scheduled to have a hearing today. You are at the courthouse. You are on time. You have located the proper courtroom, and you are sitting outside of it. Your opponent is there too, and he is chatting with his lawyer. While sitting there alone the butterflies in your stomach…
It’s rare that anyone really WANTS to be involved in legal action. For the vast majority of folks, being a party in a law suit is extremely stressful. Your attorney shouldn’t be a source of stress too. Your lawyer should be your advocate and work to get you the legal results you desire. So how…
When you or someone you know needs a lawyer, there are many options. But how do you know if a lawyer is a good fit for you and fact of the case? When an attorney is needed, Youngblood Law, PLLC, recommends setting aside a day to meet with a few attorneys to discuss the case,…
Do you ever do something so often that it just becomes second nature? Whatever this activity is, you can do it backwards and forwards. Then you try to explain the activity to someone else, and they ask questions that are so foundational you are amazed that the person didn’t already know the answer! But why…
Sometimes the best thing a lawyer can do for someone is to refuse to accept his or her case. I know that sounds awful at first blush. Certainly the person would not be seeking a lawyer if he or she did not feel the need for legal assistance. But there are some cases when a…