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Why do people post legal questions on yahoo answers?

They need to go out and hire an attorney. It's not that difficult. They need to quit cheaping out and trying to steal information that shouldn't come without a cost. Also, how do they know the information they're getting is correct?
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I've paid for every song on my iPod.


    




DrShabazz
Come on man. Obviously not everything on Yahoo Answers is 100% correct, but it's nice for a person to get some feedback on their problems before they spend money on a consultation. Most people beleive they already have the answer...they just need to hear it from somebody else.

By your logic, why would anybody ask ANY questions on this site? It's


Brandan C.
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Same reason why you posted this question.


NascarKY89
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Are you a jealous lawyer?


wep4567
do you want to pay for someone elses lawyer?


ॠPlea for Peace!
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attorneys are expensive.

and if it's a simple answer, why shouldn't people help out? i say, use every available resource if it's not hurting anyone. and it's not.


Amory
They don't know the information they're getting is correct. They are simply looking for guidance. And you know, Yahoo Answers has all sorts of people on here. What leads you to believe there isn't a lawyer here willing to help?? What makes you so self righteous?


eastchic2001
Because for some questions hiring an attorney isn't necessary or financial savvy. Sometimes it helps to just ask a few questions and get an idea of the different routes than can be taken to resolve an issue. And not every legal question ends with paying an attorney. Some people don't have the money to blow on a consultation, and aren't aware that many firms offer free consults. And while they can't be sure that the information they get is correct, at least they get an idea of the consensus (i.e. if 5 out of 10 answers are the same advice).


Creestopher
they think we're good enough.


Chris
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then why ask if the question YOU asked could get a wrong answer? i guess its because people believe people.


Brown Eyed Beauty
A lot of people can't afford to just go out and hire an attorney (like myself) and it helps to be able to ask someone their opinion about something. It's up to them what they do with the information.


CONFUSED PANDA
something tells me you're some kind of attorney.


<3
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They don't know.
They pray to god they could trust strangers.


john t
nobody cares it is fine let the world be you cant stop it or change it you can get rid of it but not change it


Jess N
They are looking for someone else with the same xperience. I'm hoping they would not take any "real" advice from anyone on this site!


Lilly P
lol...they dont. nun of us do. evr. 4 any question. yes. LET IT B HEARD THAT MOST OF THESE R EITHR GUESSES OR LIES. its the truth... i make my answers truthful but alot dont. plus lawyers cost MONEY. sum of us happen to b running a bit short on that of late. thats y. this is FREE. minus the electric bill to power the computr of course though


simpleplan4life23
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because they are bored


nagas
because they want answers like you


Summer P
Huh? R u like jealous or something maybe because ur a lawyer? OMG. STOP!


Curtis
Oh stealing,,,, so where did you get all those songs on your Ipod?


Beep B
I also can not believe the answers some people get too. A person asked how to do a name change on Y/A and how much it cost (California) The answer community gave her the worse info. The answers were all incorrect. Most answers told her to go to City Hall Records department and the filing fee would not be more than a few dollars, I was astounded and gave her correct info. I really cant believe people trust the answers they get.


Brittany B
why do people post stupid questions on yahoo answers?


Mary C
People post legal questions for the same reason they post medical questions...

"I have this problem..."

We would rather hear the answer online for free than to consult an expert that costs us money.

True, the Yahoo Answer may be wrong!

Of course, folks should consult a doctor or lawyer for the answer!

It's just human nature!


thundercloud
why do you care?


Miranda K
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blahhhhh


PCessna
Because they don't think twice about how stupid their questions are. A good question would be Why do people post illegal questions on yahoo answers?


Jeff M
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Anonymity


Steve P
the attornet that handled my divorce was lame. I fired that attorney and represented myself. That attorney was more interested in making money than sound legal representation. Perhaps advice help leads people toward retaining an attorney.


♫ Lovely bby♫
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huh?


mrystry1
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Because not everyone can afford, overpriced lawyers. When they can just file the **** themselves.





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