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Family law issues are typically emotionally charged.  When you schedule your initial consultation, I will email you a short questionnaire to complete and bring with you to your appointment.  This will allow you to feel and be prepared, so hopefully you will have less anxiety.  It also ensures you have the information I will need.  At our first meeting, we will discuss your issue(s) in general terms and we will provide legal insight as it applies to your situation.  It is unlikely I can resolve your issue(s) in one meeting, but I will evaluate it and determine the best course of action.  One more thing...due to the Legal Technician-client privilege it is best for me to speak with you alone (one-on-one), so I do not waive this valuable right of yours.  

No.  While legal secretaries and paralegals may be very familiar with the mandatory forms used in the state of Washington; and even the local procedures specific to the county where you reside, they are prohibited by law from giving you the legal advice that you may need throughout your case and that goes along with specific forms and processes used.  How you come out of a family law case can have a long lasting impact – make every effort to seek the advice of an attorney or a limited license legal technician before completing your case.  Be wary of paying anyone for legal assistance that is not a licensed practitioner. There is a directory of LLLTs on the Washington State Bar Association website.

No. Currently, an LLLT can prepare the necessary documents and give you some guidance for your court hearing, but cannot speak for you in the courtroom.