Enjoy Your Family Time
By Taking a Break From Your Phone
Setting some time aside to be with family is important, but it can be difficult when everyone is always on their cellphones. Constant cellphone use has become a global problem, and the habit is hard to break because we rely on mobile devices heavily for work, school, and keeping in contact with friends and family. Luckily, there are plenty of apps that can reduce how often you’re on your phone and minimize distractions. Siempo After you install Siempo on your phone, it will ask which apps are likely to distract you. Once you select them, the app will move those apps away from the home screen and place the important ones, such as the messaging, contacts, email, and calendar apps, on the first screen. You can also designate times for specific apps to be used throughout the day. Stay Focused Stay Focused is like Siempo, but there are some significant differences. You can set times to access certain apps and put the most distracting ones on lock. Stay Focused also has a “strict mode” that prevents you from uninstalling it, so be sure to think carefully before activating the lockdown because you won’t have access to those specific apps until the timer runs out. Forest In the time that Forest takes control of your device for a set time limit, the app starts growing a tree. Once the tree is fully grown, your time is up, and it joins the other trees that were grown during Anytime you need legal advice or representation, you’ll most likely be asked to schedule an initial consultation with your prospective attorney. While consultations are simply the first step to determine whether or not that lawyer will take on your case, it serves as much more than a mere a meet and greet. For this reason, you need to arrive at the consultation as prepared possible with important questions at the ready. It may not be possible to gather every document or piece of information pertaining to your case, but try to organize your thoughts, concerns, issues, and expectations prior to the consultation. Once you’re sitting with your prospective lawyer, here are 10 great, informative questions you should be sure to ask.
other breaks. If you pick up your phone and try to access an app, Forest will send you a notification asking you if you want to kill your baby tree by giving up. Who says guilt isn’t a good motivator? Besides Apps Aside from using these apps, silencing your phone and putting it in another room, leaving it in your car if you’re out at dinner, or keeping it in your purse or back pocket during a social event can also reduce your screen time. Having your phone out of sight and out of reach will keep the temptation of pulling it out at bay. Spending time with your family is crucial, and with these apps and tips, you’ll enjoy each other’s company without too many screen distractions.
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6. What are your client
communication policies?
7. Will I be copied on all documents pertaining to my case?
8. How quickly will my
phone calls and/or emails be returned?
9. How long will my case take?
1. What is your hourly rate, and what is the hourly rate of your staff who may be working on my case?
10. Other than you, what people in your firm
2. What retainer will you require?
would work on my case?
3. Will you provide a written fee agreement regarding any fees or expenses for my case?
Who you choose to represent you in your family law case is important. Given all the attorneys available in the area, you’ll be able to determine who suits you and your case best by arriving to your consultation prepared and asking the right questions. At The Stevens Firm, we cater to each individual client’s needs in order to protect their future and their family’s future. Let us know how we can help you today!
4. What expenses or additional fees will be billed to me?
5. What makes your firm unique and different from other law firms?
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