Everyone knows that when you’re accused of a crime, you have a right to an attorney. Most experts will say that if you’re accused of a crime, you need to hire an attorney. But defending clients against criminal charges is just one facet of a wide profession. There are a number of other instances where you might need to retain the services of a lawyer, such as:
When You’re Signing a Contract
Contracts are not designed to be readable by the average person. This is partially to keep up a barrier of entry, and partially to make sure that contracts are ironclad in a court of law. If you’re drawing up a contract, or signing a contract, consider hiring a lawyer to make sure no mistakes are made. You don’t want to sign something promising things that you have no want or ability to deliver. Of course, this can vary; if you’re signing a one-page contract with a wedding caterer, you might not need a lawyer, but anything long-term and significant should give you pause at least.
When You Adopt a Child
Adopting a child is an incredibly complex process. There are forms and meetings and requirements by the state and it’s easy to get lost in it all. If you want to make sure that the adoption goes through with no issues, consider hiring a lawyer
When You Need to Write a Will or Administer an Estate
When deciding how your estate will be split up after you are gone, you want to make sure you have a legal consultant. If you don’t, it’s possible that your intention won’t be followed through on, due to a clerical error in your will. Similarly, if you are administering the estate of a loved one who has passed, consider an attorney to help you deal with the pitfalls.
When You or Someone You Love Has Been Hurt
In America, it can be a common instinct to just “walk off” injuries. However, dealing with injuries due to another parties negligence are one of the most important functions lawyers provide to society. If you have been hurt and it’s someone else’s fault, you could very well be entitled to compensation. If you don’t consult with a lawyer, you might never get what you are due.
Here at CDS Legal, we are prepared to offer you legal consultation and representation in a wide variety of matters. Never think that criminals or accused criminals are the only people who need lawyers; more often than not, lawyers will represent everyday people like you. For more information, visit Complete Discovery Source.
