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� I am different from most other legal document preparers.

Not only do I complete the documents for you WHILE ~ YOU ~ WAIT,
I also do all the processing and running for you
for the approximately the same fees
that you will find most other document preparers charge.
(FEE CHART)

 I get it done quick and professionally.
You will find that most others, including attorneys,
take days or even weeks to complete your documents for you
after requiring you complete complicated intake forms,
not to mention most charge extra to do the processing.
I don't do that to my clients.

I disclose all the fees up front when you call including anything that "may" come up.
The fees that I quote also include the court filing fees that others may forget to tell you about making it appear that they charge much less when in the long run,
it will cost you more than what I charge for everything.

� Divorce is a challenging time even if both parties are "getting along".
       My number one priority is to get you through this experience as easily as possible.

The way it works is this. You come in to see me one time, I complete the documents for you while you wait, you sign everything, I notarize everything for your and you leave with copies of everything. I file the documents, the other party then needs to received their copy, LEGALLY. Once they receive their copy, that starts the clock ticking for the waiting period. At the end of the waiting period, final orders are signed by the judge and it's done.
 I keep track of everything in between.

� I am certified with the State of Arizona as a Legal Document Preparer.

This means that it is legitimate and "legal"
for me to complete and process the documents for you on your behalf.
The only difference between my business and that of an attorney
is that I cannot give legal advice,
meaning that I cannot tell you what you should do
in your particular situation.
and let's not forget.....
THE PRICE

� I am available by appointment only.

This allows me to get the task done for you while you wait.
I attempt to be as accommodating as possible,
but because of recent health issues,
I am only able to meet with clients
before 4:00 PM, Monday  - Thursday.
However, I am willing to meet with clients on the weekends,
when I'm not out of town or busy with my other business.

I usually will not set a third party appointment.
The person who is going to be my clients really does need to be the one to set it.
Un-opinionated Parents, Relatives, Friends, New Fiancées are welcome for moral support
but please limit the number in the office to one or two.
My office is small and any more than that,
I have found that it only serves to confuse my client.

I do kindly ask, that you do not bring children to the appointment.

� I cannot meet with both parties together at the appointment.

Under our "Code of Conduct",
I can either be a mediator or I can do documents for people.
I cannot do both so I choose to documents for people.
If I have both in the office, it can be construed as mediation.
Also, I can only have one of you as my client,
otherwise, there can be an issue of conflict of interest.

I will, however, go over all the documents and the procedure with the other party at the time of voluntary acceptance of service, if the party wants me to.
I will also "discuss" some of the factors of the proposed decree, if necessary,
 but I can only make changes to the proposed decree for the client. (see below)
By doing this, much stress and misconceptions can be eliminated
for both parties and will result in a much smoother process.

� Payment is usually required at the time of the appointment.

I usually only meet with you one time. It's sort of like going to the grocery store.
I will, however accept two payments ~ half at the time of the appointment
and the other half within 30 days.
Please keep in mind that if you choose to make payments,
the papers sit in the file until payment is made in full.
Payments made by cash, money orders, cashier's check
qualify for a cash discount of $20.

� I will usually only make one set of changes to your proposed final decree.

I prefer to do all changes at once.
I do require that you, my client, come in to make the changes so you can sign off on them.
I do charge for changes but it is usually much less than paying an attorney.
If you need more changes after that, your situation is probably
more complicated than I can handle for you.

� I do complete "consent" decrees, but ~

A consent decree is where you both agree and no one has to attend final court hearing.
I will complete consent decrees although does it cost more in my fee and filing fees and it could take up to 2 months longer for the judge/commissioner to sign off on it.

� I follow the golden rule ~ you know ~ do unto others.....

I have been doing this for over 25 years now with over 7,200 cases.
I only ask that we show a little respect to each other
during the short period in your life it takes to complete this task.

I have probably heard just about every story you can think of.
(Probably could write a book :)   )
Even though this is a "no fault" state
thereby taking the "emotions" out of the situation legally,
I understand that emotional issues still sometimes arise.
And I truly understand
that many times this is the first time you are going through this
and that your situation is most important to you at this time.

I feel that by doing what I do, I am helping you to heal or at the least get on with your life by taking away the worry or work of the paperwork.