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How can I be clear about the difference between legal advice and legal information?

June 1, 2016

Service providers often provide women with information about family law and the family court process, which is of critical importance but is distinct and different from giving legal advice. Workers must be clear with the client that they are providing information only, not legal advice. This is, as you are already well aware,

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