The Danger Zone: Giving Legal Advice Without a License is a Crime

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The quickest route to jeopardizing your business is crossing the line and giving clients legal advice. Yes, as divorce coaches, we do support clients through the legal process and we do provide general divorce education, but we need to be very cautious to avoid acting as a legal advocate.In this week's episode, we review the concept of the unauthorized practice of law, discuss what we can and cannot do as divorce coaches, and talk about the potential outcomes if you overstep your role. Because divorce is a legal process, the only folks who are permitted to give legal advice are licensed attorneys. While requirements differ slightly from state to state, all states make it illegal to engage in the practice of law without first obtaining a license. Illegal! Anyone engaged in the practice of law without a license is committing a criminal act and is subject to penalties that range from fines to jail time.Listen in as we talk through a common client scenario and illustrate the difference between coaching and UPL.The bottom line is this ...  if you're staying in the coaching zone and adhering to the principle that we don't tell clients what to do, you won't be in the danger zone.You can learn more about DCA™ or find out about any of the classes or events mentioned in this episode at the links below:Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/divorcecoachesacademyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/divorce-coaches-academyEmail: [email protected] Learn more about DCA® or any of the classes or events mentioned in this episode at the links below:Website: www.divorcecoachesacademy.comInstagram: @divorcecoachesacademyLinkedIn: divorce-coaches-academyEmail: [email protected]

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