Five Steps to Legal Wellness

1. Stay On Top of Mail and Phone Messages

Usually the law requires the government, a company, or a person to tell you, in writing, that you are about to lose a right or have something taken away. This gives you time to correct wrong information or take steps to improve your situation. 

When you ignore these notices, you may miss your chance to protect your interests.

Take action; ignoring it will not make a problem go away.

2. Keep Important Paperwork

Written documents are the best way to show what happened in the past. Take notes when you talk to someone about a problem. Keep your important papers in one place, so you know where to find them. Put contracts, tax returns, business letters, and notes in a safe space.

3. Ask for Help

Do your best to keep small problems from growing big. Get the information and help you need as soon as possible, and don't miss any deadlines.

4. Talk to a Legal Professional

Find someone trained to give you correct information. Friends and family are great supporters but may not know much about the law. Look for places that offer free legal information and help.

5. Discuss the Problem Calmly

Your position will come across best when you stay calm and say what you want clearly. Before you call, think about what you want and write down important dates and the talking points you want to bring up. 

When you call, write down the name or ID number of the person you talk to and what they say to you. Keep these notes so you can look them over again if you have to take more steps to solve the problem.