Effective October 6, 2014, Electronic Filing is Mandatory in Berks County Court of Common Pleas.
Should I hire a lawyer to write my will or do it myself?
from Kiplinger
Hire a lawyer in most situations — it could save your family confusion and squabbles later. A lawyer’s assistance is essential if your circumstances are complex, unusual or involve significant assets. Costs depend on your situation and your region, but you’ll probably pay at least $300. If money is tight, check with your state’s bar association to find low-cost legal help, says lawyer Danielle Mayoras, coauthor of Trial & Heirs.
Do you need a family lawyer?
There are a variety of problems that arise within a marriage, civil union, or domestic partnership that can be handled by a family law attorney. There is no law in the United States that says that people appearing in a court case need to be represented by a lawyer. People involved in a court case are legally allowed to represent themselves if they so wish. Representing oneself in a family law case can be difficult though. There are so many aspects of family law that a family law case could possibly encounter. The help of a family law attorney might be the best bet when appearing in court for a family law case.
The aspects of family law that could be challenging are:
- Divorce
- Spousal support
- Child support
- Visitation rights
- Annulment
- Property settlements
- Alimony payments
- Parental responsibility orders
- Legitimacy
- Spousal abuse
- Child abuse
- Adoption
- Surrogacy
- Child abduction
- Prenuptial agreements
- Grandparent visitation
- Paternity tests