CHRISTIAN D. SMED, P.A. Marital and Family LaW paralegal document preparation service FAQ
Q: Who is this service best for? A: People with uncontested cases who cannot afford a lawyer but want their paperwork prepared correctly and professionally. Q: How long does it take? A: Most documents are ready within 3–5 business days after intake and payment. Rush service is available for additional costs. Q: Who files the documents with the Court and obtains the final divorce? A: You do. We prepare accurate, court-ready forms and provide simple instructions so you can file them yourself and save money. Q: What is included in the non-refundable flat fee? A: Professional drafting of your documents, attorney supervision, and easy filing instructions. Court filing fees are separate and paid directly to the Clerk. Q: How do I get started? Contact us today for a free consulation at 407-644-2978 or via email at [email protected] . Once we receive your information and payment, we begin drafting right away.
Q: Are you an attorney? A: NO. This is an attorney-supervised paralegal document preparation service. We prepare documents only and do not provide legal advice or representation. Q: Can you give legal advice? A: NO. We cannot answer legal questions or advise you on what to do. If you need legal advice, we can refer you to a licensed Florida attorney. Q: What if my case becomes contested? A: If your case becomes contested, you may hire an attorney at any time. We can refer you to a lawyer for representation if needed. Q: Why can’t the supervising attorney represent me if my case becomes contested? A: Because the attorney supervises the neutral preparation of documents and the office may have contacted both parties, representing you in a contested matter would create a conflict of interest. You would need to hire a separate attorney for any contested issue.
Q: Do you prepare documents for contested matters? A:YES. We prepare a wide variety of documents for family law cases, including contested divorce, custody, child support, paternity, relocation, enforcement, etc. Contact us today for a free consulation at 407-644-2978 or via email at [email protected]. Prices vary. Q: If I hire you for document preparation for a contested matter, can the supervising attorney represent me? Yes. If you hire us from the beginning for a contested matter, the supervising attorney may represent you, because so long as no neutral contact has been made with the other side. Representation requires a separate attorney–client agreement.
If you prefer more customed legal services for your uncontested divorce with an attorney, we also offer sliding scale Uncontesed Dissolution Packages that include preparation of the legal documents, legal advice for the client, filing of the case with the Court and obtaining the final judgment.
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To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact Florida family law attorney Christian D. Smed at: 📞 407-644-2978 📧 [email protected]
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