How to Choose a Paralegal to Do Your Divorce

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Know what a paralegal is.. Think about paralegal credentials and certifications.. Understand what a paralegal can and cannot do.

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1

Know what a paralegal is.

Step 1

Know what a paralegal is.

2

Think about paralegal credentials and certifications.

Step 2

Think about paralegal credentials and certifications.

3

Understand what a paralegal can and cannot do.

Step 3

Understand what a paralegal can and cannot do.

4

Recognize the difficulty of your divorce.

Step 4

Recognize the difficulty of your divorce.

5

Calculate the cost of your options.

Step 5

Calculate the cost of your options.

6

Make an informed decision.

Step 6

Make an informed decision.

7

Determine what type of paralegal you need.

Step 7

Determine what type of paralegal you need.

8

Contact local paralegal services.

Step 8

Contact local paralegal services.

9

Review online listings.

Step 9

Review online listings.

10

Get referrals and recommendations.

Step 10

Get referrals and recommendations.

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Review each choice's background.

Step 11

Review each choice's background.

12

Make a list of potential choices.

Step 12

Make a list of potential choices.

13

Make an appointment to meet with your top choices.

Step 13

Make an appointment to meet with your top choices.

14

Write out questions you would like to ask.

Step 14

Write out questions you would like to ask.

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Bring documents with you to your appointment.

Step 15

Bring documents with you to your appointment.

16

Attend your appointment.

Step 16

Attend your appointment.

17

Choose a paralegal.

Step 17

Choose a paralegal.

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