Frequently Asked Questions

I assist the Do-It-Yourself client who prefers to handle their own legal matters without hiring an attorney preventing a big expenses.   At your direction, I will provide you with professionally and accurately prepared legal documents ready to file with the court.

I specialize in the areas of  Family Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning documents,civil law a.nd business formation  Please visit my Services Page for a detailed list of all the services I offer. 

 Legal Document Assistants were once commonly known as Independent Paralegals.  LDAs often have the same educational background as a paralegal and are REQUIRED by law to be registered and bonded in the county in which they have their principal place of business.   

Please Note:

• A Legal Document Assistant is NOT a Lawyer.
• By law, they cannot give you legal advice or represent you in the courts in any matter.
• If you need to consult with an attorney, your LDA will be able to provide you with a referral.

• A Legal Document Assistant is NOT a Lawyer.
• By law, I cannot give you legal advice or represent you in the courts in any matter.
• If you need to consult with an attorney, your LDA will be able to provide you with a referral.

I always suggest that you be sure to ask the LDA you are thinking of retaining if he or she is bonded and registered in their county.  If a person is acting as an LDA but is not registered and bonded, then they are operating illegally in California. The Bond is for your protection! 

 CLEAR PATH is a registered legal docs preparation services provider.  It’s a self-help legal document service that helps people who wants to represent themselves in a legal matter in a court of law.    I have a bachelor’s degree in education, taught high school for twenty-six years and have an associate’s degree in paralegal studies and real estate in an ABA -approved school and have several years’ experience preparing legal documents.  I have attended several seminars, webinars and similar studies to improve my knowledge more. I have the background, knowledge and ability to help you with your legal document needs. 

   An LDA is an experienced professional who is authorized to prepare legal documents for a client, but only at the direction of the client. In other words, an LDA is there to assist the “self-help” client handle their own legal matters without the cost of an attorney. Since even the best legal, self-help books can be confusing and overwhelming, your LDA can provide invaluable assistance with routine legal tasks, such as typing and filing the paperwork for uncontested divorces, bankruptcies, wills, and many other types of documents. 

• LDAs provide a low-cost alterative to hiring an attorney for routine paperwork.
• In many cases, one visit will usually be sufficient for you to be able to handle most matters.
• LDAs will provide you with top-quality legal typing assistance.