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What's the difference between a lawyer, paralegal and legal document assistant?

If you’re looking to get a divorce in Santa Clara County, one of the first questions you may run into is whether to pursue a legal separation or a divorce. While the two processes are similar in some ways, they are definitely not the same thing, and choosing the right option depends on your situation, goals, finances, and family dynamics. For many, the terms are confusing. Some assume legal separation is simply “the first step” before getting a divorce. Others may think it me

Family First Legal Document Services & Mediation operates in Santa Clara county, California, as an LDA (Legal Document Assistant). WE ARE NOT ATTORNEYS. THIS IS NOT A LAW FIRM. And, as you can guess, we cannot provide legal advice. Content in our blog is NOT legal advice. It has not been vetted by an attorney, and is not to be relied on or used for any legal purposes. What legal information that is presented in this blog is publicly available and/or based on individual, perso

If you’re dealing with a divorce, custody issue, separation, or another family law matter in California, you’ve probably discovered something pretty quickly: The legal system is confusing, expensive, and full of paperwork. For many people in Santa Clara County, hiring a full-service attorney simply isn’t financially realistic, especially for uncontested or lower-conflict family law matters. That’s where a Legal Document Assistant (LDA) can help. But what exactly is an LDA? Wh