What is
Eclipse ®
TAO?
Technical Assistance Only
Just the help you need…
Just when you need it.
At this most basic level of service,
we provide assistance in the preparation of the forms and other legal
documents and guidance in the meeting of procedural requirements for what
would otherwise be called a
Pro Se divorce. An initial consultation with an attorney is
available.
Pro Se is a Latin term meaning “for yourself”.
Just as you have a right to have an attorney represent
you, you have a right to act on your own behalf—to act
pro se—when dealing with the Courts.
When a lawyer represents you, he or she is acting in
your place, as your legal representative, with the people on the other side
of the case, with the Court or with third parties. But you can also
engage a lawyer to only advise and assist you with the procedural and substantive
aspects of a legal matter while you deal with others.
Sometimes it is best to have your lawyer stand in the
front line for you.
Sometimes it is best for you to handle the matter yourself.
The decision whether to handle a matter
pro se—or to be represented by a lawyer - is always a personal
decision, unique to the individual and the case.
The program provides:
- Consultation
- Advice
- Procedural assistance
- Document production
- General guidance for those who wish to handle a family law
matter without having an attorney acting as their legal representative.
Our services include:
- All the forms needed for your divorce, personally and professionally
prepared for you, ready for signatures.
- Helpful instructions for filing with the Court.
- Supportive services to enable you to use the legal system competently
and without fear.
What is not included:
- We will not go to Court for you
- We do not have contact directly with the Court
- We will not negotiate for you with any adverse party or with any
third party to your action.
Family law matters are very important to you and to
those you love. While we do not encourage conflict, we also do not encourage
compromise just to avoid confrontation. Each person must decide
individually what is right for them.
To decide whether pro se is right for you, you must
balance all the factors and be in agreement on:
- Property division
- Payment of debts
- Custody of minor children
- Child support
- Maintenance or alimony
When these issues are agreed, the documents must be
signed by both husband and wife, then filed with the Court. We can prepare
the documentation according to your instruction and guide you through the
Court system.
