When should you see a lawyer

Yes, there are some matter that are best handled by lawyers, and that usually involves matters that are major life changes or events. Below I try to extensively list down questions you could ask yourself in order to find out whether you should see a lawyer.

Are you buying or selling a house?
Are you drawing up your WILL?
Are you separating from your spouse?
Are you setting up your own company?
Are you going to sue someone?
Are you going to be sued by someone?
Is the police going to lay charges on you?
Are you being arrested for a crime?
Were you injured in an accident?
Are you going to sign a contract?
Are you adopting a child?
Are you filing for bankruptcy?

These are just some common situations where you should see a lawyer. As lawyers are trained to give you legal advices and represent people in court, sometimes seeing a lawyer early can help save you both time and money.