How Family Law Decisions Affect Real Estate Ownership
TLDR: When a marriage ends or a family dispute goes to court, real estate often gets caught in the middle....
Mediation Agreements: Getting Them Properly Notarized
TLDR: A mediation agreement isn’t legally binding until it’s signed correctly, and in a lot of cases, that means notarized....
Estate Planning Paperwork You’ll Need Notarized
TLDR: Most core estate planning documents, wills, powers of attorney, and certain trust paperwork, need a notary’s signature to hold...
Mortgage Closing Documents That Require Notarization
TLDR: Most of the paperwork you sign at closing needs a notary to confirm it’s really you signing it. Skip...
What to Bring to Your Notary Appointment (So You’re Not Turned Away)
TLDR: Bring valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID and don’t sign the document beforehand. Those two things account for most rescheduled...
How Much Does a Family Lawyer Cost on Average?
TLDR: Family lawyer costs vary wildly depending on where you live, how contested your case is, and whether your lawyer...
Mobile Notary Services: What to Expect When You Book One
TLDR: A mobile notary comes to you instead of the other way around, which sounds simple until you realise how...
What Are Red Flags When Hiring a Family Law Attorney?
Hiring a family law attorney is a lot like getting married: if you ignore the warning signs at the beginning,...
How does mediation help with custody and children arrangements?
I’ve spent the better part of three decades watching parents walk into courtrooms like they’re headed for a battlefield, only...
The Most Common 1L Exam Mistakes
The first semester of law school is often described as learning a new way of thinking. However, the 1L exam...