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Lesley started at UCLA where she graduated with a B.A. in English. She went on to receive her Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Wayne State University, and paired it with a Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School to become a law librarian. She eventually became a reference librarian at her local law school, and along with experience as a legal writer and editor for the Los Angeles Daily Journal, she became a key asset for our team. She wrote state specific guides to child custody, divorce, forming a corporation, and general articles on fundamental aspects of law.
Articles By Lesley Chan
- What Makes a Good Lawyer?
It is often said that lawyers are “a dime a dozen,” which can make selecting one for your case a difficult task. The Center for Professional Responsibility of the American…
- Can You Sue Someone Without A Lawyer?
Yes, it is possible to sue someone without a lawyer. However, in the majority of cases and depending on the type of case, it may be more difficult than an…
- How to Receive Alimony in South Dakota
Alimony, which is also called spousal support or spousal maintenance, is a payment that is made by one spouse to the other in order to provide them with financial support…
- How to Receive Alimony in North Dakota
Alimony, or spousal support, refers to payments that are made to one spouse from the other after a divorce or legal separation. When determining alimony, a North Dakota family court…
- How to Receive Alimony in South Carolina
Alimony is a spouse’s payment to another to provide support following a divorce. The main idea behind alimony is to prevent one spouse from facing financial disaster because of a…
- Alimony Laws in Ohio
In Ohio, alimony is a payment that one spouse makes to the other spouse to help them meet their financial needs after divorce. Alimony is typically awarded to a spouse…
- How to Receive Alimony in Oklahoma
Alimony, also known as spousal support, refers to monthly payments that are made from one spouse to another spouse in the event of a divorce. In some cases, alimony payments…
- How to Receive Alimony in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, there are three types of payment one spouse can seek from the other in relation to separation or divorce. The first is termed “spousal support,” which is ordered…
- How to Receive Alimony in Oregon
Alimony, or spousal support, refers to payments that are made to one spouse from the other after a divorce. The family court considers situations in which the spouses have unequal…
- How to Receive Alimony in Rhode Island
According to the State of Rhode Island General Laws, “alimony” is described as monthly installments that are designed to provide financial support for a spouse for a reasonable amount of…
- How to File for Divorce in Utah
Very simply put, divorce refers to a legal proceeding in which a marriage is fully dissolved, while a legal separation keeps the marriage intact while the couple lives separately. The…
- How to File for Divorce in Vermont
The Vermont Judiciary system is a helpful resource that informs you on how to file for a divorce. According to Vermont Courts, you must pay a filing fee to file…
- How to File for Divorce in Virginia
There are two types of divorce in Virginia: “divorce from bed and board” (elsewhere called a “legal separation”) and “divorce from the bond of matrimony.” Divorce from Bed and Board…
- How to File for Divorce in Texas
The steps for obtaining a divorce in Texas include the following: A petitioner, who is one of the spouses, files for divorce by submitting an Original Petition for Divorce, which…
- Annulment of Marriage Lawyers
An annulment of marriage is a legal process that allows a married couple to legally terminate their marriage. In this sense, it is very similar to other processes such as…