FAQ’s

What are Legal Document Assistants? 

Legal Document Assistants (LDAs) provide crucial services to individuals looking to represent themselves in legal matters. LDAs are not permitted to offer personalized legal advice, but they can prepare and file documents at the direction of their clients, ensuring that all parties involved remain compliant with applicable laws.

What is a Legal Document Assistant versus a Paralegal?

Paralegals in California are qualified legal professionals who provide substantial assistance to attorneys. On the other hand, Legal Document Assistants (LDAs) are bonded and registered specialists that offer limited self-help services for those representing themselves in court proceedings. LDAs serve as an invaluable resource for clients looking to take matters into their own hands without sacrificing professional guidance along the way.

What documents need to be filed to start the divorce process?

Filing for divorce involves three key steps to initiate the legal process. The first step is submitting a family court cover sheet, which provides essential details about both spouses as well as any children that are part of the marriage. Next comes filing or petitioning for divorce in order to outline expectations such as asset division and child/spousal support among other matters. Finally, serving summons documents notifies your spouse officially of your intention to get a divorce within a predefined time period (usually 21 days). All of the files will need to be submitted to the county clerk. A legal document assistant can help you fill out the documents correctly to ensure the divorce process goes as smoothly as possible.

What documents do I need to file for guardianship in California?

Becoming a guardian is an empowering experience, but it can become overwhelming if one does not understand the paperwork and legal process. To ensure a successful guardianship application, individuals should consider hiring experienced Legal Document Assistant who understands state regulations could potentially lead to extended court proceedings. You may also want to consult an attorney. 
There are many forms to fill out to file for guardianship before the court proceedings even begin. Follow this link to find the documents.

What documents do I need for a restraining order?

A Civil Harassment Restraining Order is a court order designed to protect individuals from various forms of harassment that falls outside the realm of familial and intimate relationships. People can seek protection if they are feeling threatened, stalked, harassed or assaulted by someone not related to them such as their neighbor, roommate or even classmate. Restraining orders are serious. The first step is to make sure that you file the correct paperwork to the judge. Follow this link to find the documents for a restraining order in California. A legal document assistant can help fill out those documents correctly. 

Where do I find a legal document assistant in Sacramento, California?

Docs-We-Prep provides legal document preparation services in Sacramento, California. Mandy Brazell is an experienced Legal Document Assistant (LDA). Contact her today for help filling out your documents correctly the first time.

Sacramento County LDA Registration Number 2014-011

Registration Expiration: 03/21/2025

Mandy Brazell is not a lawyer, cannot give legal advice and does not represent individuals in court. Docs-We-Prep is not a law firm. Docs-We-Prep can provide document preparation services at the customer's specific direction.

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