On behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | May 26, 2017 | Divorce, Pro Se Divorce
The very definition of a pro se divorce is one without attorneys. When two parties want to avail themselves of the legal process without involving an attorney, they can do so under pro se divorce provisions. And yet, involving a lawyer to help–under what we call...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | May 19, 2017 | Domestic Violence, Protective Orders
It is easy to think that domestic violence victims without children should have a relatively “easy” divorce, but that is usually not the case. Many times, in marriages without children, the batterer may try even harder to continue to subject the...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | May 12, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law
The first thing you should keep in mind when you’re looking for a divorce lawyer is that you’re not looking for a counselor or friend. You’re looking for someone who will hear your concerns about your future (and your children’s future), and...
On behalf of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C. | May 5, 2017 | Probate Law, Wills
I speak with people about estate planning all the time, specifically wills. I’ve found that many people have very similar misunderstandings regarding a will. I’ve put together a list of the top five misconceptions I’ve run across. I invite you...