4 Classic Scenarios Where Professional Legal Help is Needed  

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In Your Hour of Need: 4 Classic Scenarios Where Professional Legal Help is Needed  

While calling a lawyer isn’t something people love doing, their help can be immeasurable in many situations. The legal system can be a maze to the average person, which is where the skills of lawyers come into play. Needing a lawyer doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ve gotten yourself into a sticky legal situation. There are plenty of perfectly normal times in a person’s life when a lawyer might be needed. There are also times when someone might think they don’t need professional legal help. This is often done to save money, which it rarely does in the long run. 

 Here are the four most common scenarios someone may encounter when they would benefit from legal help: 

 Buying a house 

Buying a house is a joyous and momentous experience. Unfortunately, it’s also a pretty pricey experience. Beyond the initial purchase price of the home, there are several other costs that may surprise people, including deed transfer taxes and repairs that may need to be made. Once all these costs are added up, people may hope they can save a few bucks by trying to close their home sale themselves. Unfortunately, this cost-cutting measure could prove disastrous for you down the line.   

A lawyer will help you avoid costly mistakes in your brokerage agreement, such as vague language that doesn’t stipulate particular conditions in the sale of your home due to your realtor using a ‘one-size-fits-all’ form. 

 Getting divorced 

 Even if your marriage came to an amicable end, it’s important to remember that the dissolution of a marriage is the dissolution of a legal contract that requires a lawyer. When you’re married, you will most likely gather assets together. This can include retirement savings, a home, cars, and more. You may also have children together. If you have children, it’s key that you have a lawyer review your contract concerning child support and payments. 

 Wrongful termination  

The shock of being fired or laid off from a job is something that no one is fully prepared for, but this shock is compounded when you have been wrongly terminated. Wrongful termination is a situation where an employee’s employment contract is ended by their employer in a way that breaches one or more of the terms of contract, like giving you notice. However, even if your employer gives you notice, your termination may still be wrongful. There is also constructive dismissal, which is also against the law and essentially means that your employer begins to limit your tasks or change your job until you either have nothing to do or are forced out of your position. You may also consider hiring an attorney if you need a hardship license so you can keep working. If transportation is a large part of your job, it may not be considered wrongful termination if you legally aren’t allowed to drive. A hardship license can potentially keep you on the road until your legal troubles are sorted out. You can learn more about employment law through sites like LawManaging, which will give you a better understanding of how a lawyer can help you manage a wrongful termination.  

 Creating a will 

While writing a will isn’t the most pleasant thing, it’s a key legal document to have.  While a lawyer isn’t required to create your will, a lawyer experienced in creating wills can help you make sure your will meets the requirements for your county or state to make it legally binding. Lawyers can also help you figure out other important, legal documents related to your estate, like a living will.