California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Landlords Professional Services, 215 Cal.App.3d 1599, 264 Cal.Rptr. 548 (Cal. App. 1989):
The Oregon court, after concluding the selling of divorce kits was not an unauthorized practice of law, then stated: "We further conclude, however, that all personal contact between defendants and their customers in the nature of consultation, explanation, recommendation or advice or other assistance in selecting particular forms, in filling out any part of the forms, or suggesting or advising how the forms should be used in solving the particular customer's marital problems does constitute the practice of law and must be and is strictly enjoined." (Oregon State Bar v. Gilchrist, supra, 538 P.2d at p. 919.)
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.