What are interactive interviews and how can they help?

1. INTERACTIVE
INTERVIEWS
for Self-Represented Litigants

2. When you need help with an
electrical problem, you call
an electrician.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

3. When you need help with an
electrical problem, you call
an electrician.
But, if the problem is simple
enough, there may be a
“Do-it-yourself” kit that you
can use to fix the problem
on your own.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

4. Now, when you need help
with a legal problem, you call
a lawyer.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

5. Now, when you need help
with a legal problem, you call
a lawyer.
But, what if your problem
is simple? Is there a
“Do-it-yourself” kit that
you can use?
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

6. Now, when you need help
with a legal problem, you call
a lawyer.
But, what if your problem
is simple? Is there a
“Do-it-yourself” kit that
you can use?
YES, THERE IS!
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

7. It's called an...
Interactive Interview.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

8. It's called an...
Interactive Interview.
But, what exactly is an
interactive interview...
and how can it help me?
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

9. When a lawyer helps you, they ask you questions
and use your answers to prepare your documents.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

10. In an interactive interview, a computer asks the
questions and uses your answers to prepare your
documents... automatically.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

11. A virtual guide will take you through
a simple interview in plain English.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

12. A virtual guide will take you through
a simple interview in plain English.
She will ask questions like “What is
your name” or “When was the child
born”.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

13. A virtual guide will take you through
a simple interview in plain English.
She will ask questions like “What is
your name” or “When was the child
born”.
Just be sure that you have your
information ready.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

14. When you finish the interview, the
computer creates your legal
documents automatically.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

15. When you finish the interview, the
computer creates your legal
documents automatically.
Then, all you do is PRINT!
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

16. When you finish the interview, the
computer creates your legal
documents automatically.
Then, all you do is PRINT!
You will get your documents… a
guide on what to do next… and
even a checklist to help keep track
of everything.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

17. What’s the catch?
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

18. What’s the catch?
Can I really do this without a
lawyer?
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

19. What’s the catch?
Can I really do this without a
lawyer?
What is the difference
between talking to a lawyer
and using an interactive
interview?
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

20. Well, a lawyer can…
•listen to what you want;
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

21. Well, a lawyer can…
•listen to what you want;
•give you advice and directions
on how to get what you want;
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

22. Well, a lawyer can…
•listen to what you want;
•give you advice and directions
on how to get what you want;
•handle complicated situations;
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

23. Well, a lawyer can…
•listen to what you want;
•give you advice and directions
on how to get what you want;
•handle complicated situations;
•speak for you in court.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

24. Well, a lawyer can…
•listen to what you want;
•give you advice and directions
on how to get what you want;
•handle complicated situations;
•speak for you in court.
Interactive interviews can’t.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

25. So, why would I use an
interactive interview?
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

26. So, why would I use an
interactive interview?
Well, for simple situations,
legal documents are all the
same. All you really need is to
add details like names, dates,
and so on.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

27. So, why would I use an
interactive interview?
Well, for simple situations,
legal documents are all the
same. All you really need is to
add details like names, dates,
and so on. Interactive
interviews help you do this
without paying for a lawyer.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

28. Remember... it is always best to
have the help of a professional.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

29. Remember... it is always best to
have the help of a professional.
If you can't afford a lawyer...
Call Guam Legal Services
Corporation – Disability Law
Center for help (477-9811).
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

30. Remember... it is always best to
have the help of a professional.
If you can't afford a lawyer...
Call Guam Legal Services
Corporation – Disability Law
Center for help (477-9811).
If they can't help you, maybe an
interactive interview can.
INTERACTIVE INTERVIEWS
For Self-Represented Litigants

31. INTERACTIVE
INTERVIEWS
for Self-Represented Litigants

32. INTERACTIVE
INTERVIEWS
for Self-Represented Litigants
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