Law Office of Stephanie R. Hager

In some situations, you may feel that you don’t need an attorney because your case appears open and shut. Remember, no matter how sympathetic the prosecuting attorney appears to be to your situation, he or she is not on your side.

While there may not be a question of child custody in your divorce, the matter of support can be a different issue. We can help you better understand what kind of support order is fair to all parties.

What does preponderance of evidence refer to when it comes to civil lawsuits? This means that the judge must be completely satisfied that the defendant’s actions or negligence caused the plaintiff to be injured or somehow wronged.

Probate is a court process that transfers a deceased person’s assets to the beneficiaries listed in his or her will. The executor named in your will would start the process after your death by filing a petition in court and seeking appointment. Then, your executor would then take charge of your assets, pay your debts, and distribute the rest of your estate to your beneficiaries after receiving the court’s approval.

Once you inform us of an injury accident, such as a car wreck, we will begin to collect as much evidence and information as possible. We understand the evidence that's necessary to prove your case in court, if the case should advance that far.