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<\/a>Do it yourself divorce? <\/strong>According to Google there are over 4 million monthly searches for “dissolution of marriage forms”<\/p>\n In addition there are over 200,000 monthly searches for power of attorney forms<\/strong>, and thousands of searches for making your own will<\/strong>, do you own will, last will and testament forms, etc.<\/p>\n That is a lot of people trying to do their own legal work<\/strong> without an attorney.\u00a0 But, is this practice wise?\u00a0 Sure, it saves you money, or does it?\u00a0 Who prepared these forms, are they even approved by an attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee?<\/em> Most of the time what you find on the internet is not written or approved by an attorney<\/strong>, certainly not a licensed Tennessee attorney<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The above examples\u00a0 very rarely involve simple issues that should be reduced to a fill in the blank form.<\/p>\n A divorce or dissolution of marriage<\/strong> typically involves property rights and creditor issues<\/em>, often times a divorce involves custody <\/a>of children and child support<\/strong>.\u00a0 Are these issues really something that you want to deal with without the benefit of sound legal advice and counsel<\/strong>?\u00a0 What happens if you don’t prepare the documents correctly or don’t think about an issue until after the divorce is granted and final<\/strong>?\u00a0 Then you’ll have to retain a lawyer to straighten out the problem<\/strong>.\u00a0 What if a debt is not properly dealt with and the creditor sues you after the divorce?\u00a0 Or what if child custody issues were not properly resolved?\u00a0 Did you know that in order to modify<\/a> a final child custody decree you have to prove a substantial and material change in circumstances?<\/p>\n What is a Durable Power of Attorney<\/a>A power of attorney<\/strong> is perhaps the most powerful legal document<\/strong> which has ever been created.\u00a0 It grants a person the absolute authority to act as if that person were, in fact, you.\u00a0 Should you really execute a power of attorney form without the counsel of an attorney<\/strong> who can advise you?\u00a0\u00a0 Is a power of attorney what you really need? Perhaps there is a better\u00a0 solution to your issue.\u00a0\u00a0 A Power of Attorney can be hazardous<\/a>, why take the risk?<\/p>\n How to make a will<\/a>\u00a0 Making your own will, is it really as simple as filling in the blanks with a pen, or completing the downloaded questionnaire?\u00a0 Our law firm receives many calls from clients who “need a simple will<\/strong>“, however most of the time that “simple” will is much more complicated than the person realized.\u00a0 We have also encountered a number of do-it-yourself wills<\/strong> that were not properly written and could not be probated<\/strong>.\u00a0 Of course the person that wrote it was deceased.\u00a0\u00a0Seek legal counsel and let a professional attorney write your Last Will and Testament.<\/p>\n Most legal issues are not as simple as they might appear.\u00a0 It is always best to consult an attorney in any legal situation.\u00a0 Doing it yourself may save money in the short run, but often times costs more in the long term.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Attorneys are trained and experienced in dealing with legal matters much like surgeons. Think about it:<\/strong> Would a person get a book on do-it-yourself surgery?<\/p>\n Remember this<\/strong>: the internet, and even this blog<\/a>, is not a substitute for good face to face legal advice from a lawyer.\u00a0 Contact an attorney today<\/a>.<\/p>\n Learn about people who have engaged in Do-it-yourself legal work – Should have had a lawyer.<\/a>..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Legal Documents and Contracts Without a Lawyer – Proceed with Caution In this information age, the internet is the first place many people go to get news, information, find a store, product, or service, including legal services.\u00a0 Today, many people are even searching for and finding do-it-yourself legal forms.\u00a0 The internet is a valuable resource, but there are limitations to what should be utilized.\u00a0 Legal documents and contracts are complicated and ought to be drafted and reviewed by a lawyer. 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Involves Many Legal Issues – Have Professional Help<\/h3>\n
Hazards of\u00a0 A Power of Attorney Form<\/h3>\n
Do it Yourself Will May Be Worthless<\/h3>\n