is fear itself. Franklin Delano Roosevelt spoke those words during one of his fireside chats given in the midst of the Great Depression over 80 years ago. It's as true now as it was then. Knowledge is not only power, it is freedom from fear. Fear of the unknown keeps a lot of people from taking action that could improve their lives. I subscribe to a service where people post questions about various aspects of the law. I get dozens of emails a week with copies of the questions asked. As I read the questions it seems to me that many, if not most, could be answered by a competent attorney in about 30 minutes or less, the time most bankruptcy attorneys offer for a free consultation. So why aren't people taking advantage of these free consultations?
The answer is fear. They are afraid of calling a lawyer. So they troll the Internet where they might or might not get competent advice. They ask friends, co-workers, anyone but the people who really have the answers. If you have a legal question, call a lawyer. Even if they charge a nominal fee, like $30 or $50, for a consultation, isn't it worth it to get advice tailored to your specific situation? Look at it this way: if you had a broken leg would you ask your friends or someone at work, or go to the Internet for advice on how to set it?
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