Legal Self-Help: Video Series

When researching a deadbeat parent, find as much information about the person as possible, including their birthday and social security number. Track down a deadbeat parent and collect the money that they owe with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

The laws regarding consent to underage marriage vary from state to state. Consent to an underage marriage if the child isn't already emancipated with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

Emancipation means that a child has become a legal adult, but this doesn't necessarily clear a parent from having to pay child support. Allow your child to be emancipated and surrender control over that child with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

When dressing for jury duty, it's important to dress both conservatively and comfortable. Dress properly for jury duty as a sign of respect for the process with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

In order to understand maternity leave rights, it helps to understand that there are two types of maternity leave. Gain an understanding of your maternity leave rights, both for the birth itself and for family leave after the birth, with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

The first thing to do when dealing with a stalker is to take the matter very seriously. Deal with a stalker by changing phone numbers and documenting stalking efforts with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

Generally, each state has a living will form that can be obtained from that state's health department. Write a living will and answer questions as accurately as possible with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

When trying to locate someone in incarceration, one place to check is the database of the federal bureau of prisons. Locate someone who is incarcerated by checking state or county correctional databases with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

When reporting a drug dealing incident, make sure that the police department or other authority provides a firm commitment of anonymity. Anonymously report drug dealing with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

When researching the release date of a prisoner, check that prison's Web site or call that correctional facility. Find out the release date for a prisoner, and have all of their information on hand, with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

When attempting to expunge a shoplifting charge from a permanent record, do not use an internet service and try to hire a criminal lawyer. Expunge a shoplifting charge from your permanent record and check the criminal records department with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

Changing a name is something that most individuals can do without the help of a lawyer. Legally change a name with forms from the local county clerk's office with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

It's advisable to write a demand letter before filing legal action. Write a demand letter instead of hiring an attorney to pursue a collection with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

When writing a promissory note, be sure that the date the money is borrowed is prominently indicated. Write a promissory note, identifying the borrower and terms of the loan, with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

Before taking someone to small claims court, determine the value of the argued amount. Take someone to small claims court and attend the pre-trial with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

If a contract has any significant value, it's advisable to hire an attorney to help write the contract itself. Write a contract, and make sure to be specific, with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

When getting a form for an affidavit at a courthouse, try to fill out the form at the clerk's office so that there is someone present to answer questions. Write an affidavit and sign it in the presence of a notary with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

The first thing to do in avoiding a duplicate company name is by going to the local area's Chamber of Commerce. Avoid duplicating company names within the same state by checking the patent and trademark office with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

No one can legally change their identity, but they can take steps in that direction by changing their name and social security number. Discover legal ways to help change an identity with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

Divorces are often easier to get than annulments because annulments require proof that the marriage was procured or initiated through fraud. Get a marriage annulment and understand misconceptions about annulments with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

In insurance settlements, arbitration involves arbitrators who do not know anything about the case. Learn how arbitration works in insurance settlements, and that it represents a binding decision, with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

Finding out if a person is in jail requires checking statewide databases, talking to the booking department or doing Internet research. Find out about a person in jail with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

If someone knows the county or municipality of another person, they can check their criminal records at the local courthouse. Find someone's criminal record by checking national and Internet databases with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

When deciding to fight a speeding ticket, it's best to determine if there is a chance of winning. Fight speeding tickets and ponder related questions about the issued ticket with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.

A driving record cannot be cleaned overnight, and most states will clean certain violations faster than others. Clean a driving record through the passage of time with advice from a certified family mediator in this free video on legal self-help.