Questions about getting started? Call us at (205) 201-1789
Take your time and answer as completely as you can — the more complete your questionnaire, the faster we can prepare your documents. If a question doesn’t apply to your situation, skip it or note “N/A,” and your attorney’s team will follow up on anything that needs clarifying.
In short: This page is where clients of The Harris Firm LLC begin their case paperwork. Each practice area has its own online questionnaire that collects the information your attorney needs to draft your documents.
How it works: Talk to us and get your quote, hire the firm, complete the questionnaire for your case type, and we take it from there — drafting, review, signatures, and filing.
Haven’t hired us yet? Start with a consultation instead of a questionnaire. We can usually quote your fee the same day you call, and phone consultations are free for uncontested divorce and probate/estate planning matters.
Payments: You can pay your fee securely online by card through our payment portal — see the Make a Payment section below.
How Getting Started Works
Four steps from first call to filed documents.
Talk to Us and Get Your Quote
Call the office nearest you or schedule a consultation. We will listen to your situation, tell you what your matter involves, and quote your fee — usually the same day.
Hire the Firm and Make Your Payment
Once you decide to move forward, you can pay your flat fee or retainer securely online through our payment portal, or by phone with any office.
Complete Your Questionnaire
Pick the questionnaire below that matches your case type and fill it out online. Your answers go directly to your attorney’s team and become the foundation of your documents.
We Draft, You Review and Sign
We prepare your documents from your answers, you review and sign, and we handle the filing and next steps — keeping you informed at every stage.
Divorce and Separation Questionnaires
Uncontested Divorce
You and your spouse agree on everything and want the flat-fee process.
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Contested Divorce
You and your spouse do not agree, and your case may go before a judge.
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Legal Separation
You want a court-ordered separation without ending the marriage.
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Family Law Questionnaires
Custody, Support & Post-Divorce
Custody petitions, child support, contempt, and modifications of existing orders.
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Adoptions
Stepparent, grandparent, adult, and other adoptions.
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Name Changes
Legal name changes for adults and minors.
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Estate Planning and Property Questionnaires
Wills & Trusts
Last wills and testaments and trust-based estate plans.
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Living Wills & Powers of Attorney
Advance directives, healthcare directives, and financial powers of attorney.
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Property Deeds
Quit claim deeds, warranty deeds, and other property transfers.
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Don’t See Your Case Type? Start With a Call
Not every matter starts with a questionnaire. Personal injury and mass tort claims begin with a conversation — call us or visit our mass tort and injury page, and we will walk you through the intake for your specific claim. Probate of an estate also starts with a phone consultation, since every estate is different — our team will gather what we need on the call and guide you from there.
For protection from abuse matters, guardianships and conservatorships, or anything else not listed above, just call the office nearest you or schedule a consultation — we will make sure your case starts in the right hands.
Make a Payment Online
You can pay your flat fee, retainer, or invoice securely online by credit or debit card through our payment portal. Payments post directly to your matter, and you will receive a confirmation. If you would rather pay by phone, any of our offices can take your payment.
Questions About Getting Started
1.When should I fill out a questionnaire?
After you have spoken with us and hired the firm. The questionnaire is how we gather the details for your documents once your case is open. If you have not talked to us yet, start with a consultation instead so we can quote your fee and confirm the right path for your case.
2.What if I pick the wrong questionnaire?
It happens, and it is not a problem. Our team reviews every submission, and if your answers point to a different case type, we will reach out and get you to the right form. When in doubt, call us first and we will tell you which one fits.
3.Is the information I submit confidential?
Yes. Your questionnaire goes directly to your attorney’s team at The Harris Firm LLC and is treated with the same confidentiality as anything else you share with your lawyer.
4.What if I don’t know the answer to a question?
Answer what you can and note anything you are unsure about. Missing details — an exact date, a legal description of property, a case number — can usually be filled in later, and your attorney’s team will follow up on anything the documents require.
5.How do I pay my fee?
You can pay securely online by credit or debit card through the Make a Payment button on this page, or by phone with any of our four offices. Flat fees are quoted before you hire us, so you always know the number going in.
6.What happens after I submit my questionnaire?
Your attorney’s team reviews your answers and begins preparing your documents. We will contact you if anything needs clarifying, then send your documents for review and signature and handle the filing and next steps — keeping you informed at each stage.
Not Sure Where to Start? We Will Point You There.
If you are unsure which questionnaire fits your case — or whether your matter needs one at all — call the office nearest you. We will figure it out together in a few minutes.
Before You Start, Have Handy
✓ Full legal names and addresses of everyone involved
✓ Dates — marriage, separation, births, or death, as applicable
✓ Any existing court orders or case numbers
✓ Property details for deeds and estate documents
✓ Questions you want to ask — write them down as you go
Call the Office Near You
Birmingham: (205) 201-1789
Chelsea: (205) 677-5490
Huntsville: (256) 665-9473
Montgomery: (334) 782-9938
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