Why Consider a Paralegal?
If you find yourself in a position where you are required to complete Alberta legal documents and are struggling to understand them, or simply cannot afford a lawyer to help you, a paralegal may be right for you.
I worked in the Alberta court system for over 41 years, and this was all too often the circumstance. Albertans were frustrated and struggling in this economy and just gave up. Unfortunately, their situation would become worse with every passing year.
My desire to help our senior citizens, the less fortunate or underprivileged is what led me to pursue this paralegal career and to feel the satisfaction when clients walk away knowing they have a plan to tackle their legal issue.
I am not a lawyer and do not make out to be, I am simply a paralegal who loves helping people if I can.
~Shauna Jobagy
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FAQs
Uncontested means the parties that are anticipating getting a divorce can discuss and decide on the better interest of the children without a court order. If you anticipate complex issues in your divorce action, seeking legal advice is strongly recommended.
I do not handle cases where the divorcing parties own their own house, business, property, or assets that will need to be divided during the divorce proceeding. Legal advice is required.
Your loved ones may be responsible to finalize your estate after your death. The process is so much easier for those left behind if everyone is aware of your wishes. Without a will, the legislation decides how and to whom your estate is disbursed.
Currently, I only assist in inputting your information in court documents that may be required during your court proceedings, ie: affidavits, applications, etc. I do not assist in Civil Claims law suits in the Alberta Court of Justice, nor commencing any law suits in Court of King’s Bench.
At this current time, I am a mobile unit serving Medicine Hat and area, where I go to the customer. If meeting at your residence is not doable, a public meeting place will be arranged as agreed. Most initial meetings are conducted via telephone.
No, this service is outside my area of expertise.
Yes, I can assist in those areas by inputting your information in the required forms. Complex estates or estates where you anticipate a dispute or objection, will require the assistance of a lawyer.
Yes, as the legislation and process differs in every province. My area of expertise is Alberta only.
No, unfortunately, I do not have the expertise in that area of the law.
No, I am a paralegal only. I cannot give legal advice. I can assist if you are struggling to maneuver and complete forms in the Alberta legal system limited to the areas of surrogate court, or family law/divorce court.