You might have heard about mandatory court costs and filing fees that can result in lower-income individuals being kept in jail for failure to pay or being burdened with insurmountable fee repayment ...

I know a number of journalists who also happen to be lawyers, which comes in handy in their reporting. But since I never had the chance to go to law school, when I need legal information I turn to my ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The pandemic has left many industries struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic. But there are a few that have seen an uptick in business, including companies that ...

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Consumers are showing a growing interest in using websites for certain legal services, but the experience has been bumpy. Complaints around such services have risen 91 over the past year, according to ...

Most family lawyers require a retainer up-front in the thousands of dollars, and an hourly rate of $200 to $1,000 per hour. If you’re in the market for legal assistance but want to save money, ...

After having recently seen the fallout from dealings bonded only by a handshake, you may feel the need to get documentation the next time you or your small business enters an agreement. A few years ...

One of the winners at today’s TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon is Docracy, an open source site where users can share and sign legal documents, similar to what GitHub provides for code. The site is the ...

Joey Mucha used to seal a business deal with a handshake or an e-mail. Now he whips out his smartphone. The San Francisco entrepreneur runs a side business renting out skee ball machines. With the ...

Dear Mr. Premack: Can I get your opinion on the legitimacy of getting a will online? My mom needs a standard Will of disbursement equally to the three kids, with one caveat that if any of us contest ...

As people age, legal paperwork often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Skipping these documents can leave important choices unresolved. According to the AARP, only about 4 in 10 adults over ...