Need a D-I-VO-R-C-E, starting a small business, a will, trademark, patent or filing for bankruptcy then you need to visit LegalZoom.com. Many attorney fees start at $250+ per hour. If you need legal assistance and are living check to check then this may be the answer for you. LegalZoom is not a law firm but a company that provides legal documentation service. There is not a client/ attorney relationship, instead information is provided for you to complete legal documents which helps to keep the costs down. In other words, you represent yourself.
LegalZoom was founded by some of the top attorneys in the country (one of them being Robert Shapiro, yes "that" Robert Shapiro) in order to provide a cost effective alternative to those who probably wouldn't seek council simply because they can't afford it. LegalZoom provides a wide variety of services from complex to simple documents. You can check costs before you purchase and they even provide payment plans on some of the services like bankruptcy; with most practices you have to come up with the money up front. If it all seems overwhelming it isn't, LegalZoom provides step by step instructions and questionnaires to ensure you find the right type of document/ assistance you need. They even provide a great customer care page where you can look up legal terms, find answers to commonly asked questions as well as a toll-free number so you that you can speak to a customer service representative (NOTE: they do not provide legal advice but can assist you with your account, documents, filing status, etc).
Finally, if you are not completely satisfied with their services or support you can contact them within 60 days of purchase and they will correct the situation, provide a refund or offer credit that can be used for future LegalZoom orders.
Obviously if your legal matters are more complex then you should seek out legal counsel but take a look at this site first and see if it can help you and your wallet.
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