May, 2017 | The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C

How can an attorney help you with your pro se divorce?

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...

Divorce without Children and Domestic Violence

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...

What Type of Lawyer Do You Want Representing You?

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...

Top Five Misconceptions Regarding a Will

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...