People who are filing for divorce, settling debts or dealing with an eviction could soon have a new option to get help navigating Utah's legal system.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the Utah Supreme Court has approved the creation of a new kind of legal professional, one that will be cheaper than a full-fledged lawyer but still have enough training to guide people through the civil system.
The limited paralegal practitioners would be able to help clients with filling out forms and negotiating settlements but couldn't represent them in courtrooms.
Supreme Court Justice Deno Himonas says there are people who can't hire a lawyer but still need legal help, and the professionals will fill that gap.
