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This is the second (see the first FAQ above) of the two most difficult questions for any attorney to answer. Again, since no two cases and no two clients are exactly alike, the total amount of time necessary to complete your case will vary. Many of the factors which will determine the length of your case are beyond the lawyer's control. However, at Canning Law Offices we know you are anxious to get this behind you, so you can rest assured that we will do our best to complete your case in a prompt and timely fashion.

No. At no time can a lawyer represent both parties in any lawsuit and a divorce is a type of lawsuit. This does not necessarily mean that you need two attorneys in your case. At Canning Law Offices we frequently represent one party while the other party technically represents themselves. These types of cases are always completed faster and cheaper than cases involving two attorneys. However, it is important to note that we cannot give legal advice to the party who is representing themselves and they should not consider us to be their attorney. We can prepare certain paperwork they will need to file not because we represent them, but because we represent you and you have instructed us to prepare those documents for them. This option is a good choice for parties who can communicate and work well with each other in resolving all the issues in their divorce.

Very simply, a paternity case is when the mother and the father of a child are not married to each other but need to resolve various legal issues about the child. In paternity cases, the rules regarding the child are very similar to those in a divorce case. In a paternity case, however, issues such as maintenance, the division of cars, accounts, debts, etc. are not addressed.

In most situations, the answer is yes, but there are a few occasions when you may not need an attorney. Many people make the mistake of representing themselves in court when they should have an attorney. They go into court, plead guilty, and happily walk out thinking all they ended up with was a small fine. Unfortunately, several weeks later they receive a letter from the Secretary of State's office indicating that their driving privileges have been suspended.

In today's financial environment, many small businesses run into the problem of non-paying customers. At Canning Law Offices we know a consistent cash flow is the life blood of your business. You need those accounts to be paid so you, in turn, can pay your expenses. We are more than willing to help collect those debts for you. Our fee structure is based upon a percentage of what we recover for you. Therefore, if we recover zero, you owe us zero. The exact percentage will vary depending upon the number of individual cases and the total amount of debt due. Please feel free to contact us and schedule an initial consultation wherein we would be happy to talk about your accounts receivables in detail. Our initial consultation is free.