u/Tricky_Novel9806

Been looking into this for a few weeks and I'm getting really mixed signals. Some people swear hiring a virtual assistant philippines side was the best move they ever made, others say they got burned bad.

For context I run a small coaching business, around 12 clients, and I'm doing all of it myself. Emails, scheduling, invoicing, chasing leads. It's maybe 15 to 20 hours a week of pure admin and it's killing any chance I have to actually grow.

I've looked at upwork and onlinejobs ph but the sheer number of options is overwhelming and I can't tell who's actually good. Rates seem to run 5 to 15 an hour, way cheaper than hiring here, but I keep reading about people getting ghosted or the quality dropping off after month one.

For those who did this, what actually worked? Did you hire direct or go through an agency, how long before they were genuinely useful, and what red flags should I be watching for?

Got served with a temporary restraining order after an argument and my hearing is going to be in Bergen County. I'm scared and I don't fully understand what's about to happen, I just know the final hearing comes fast and that an FRO in NJ can be permanent.

I want a domestic violence lawyer in Bergen County NJ who actually does these hearings in that court, not someone learning on my case. How quickly do I need to lock someone in before the hearing, and what should I have ready,  texts, witnesses, a timeline? Everything I read says do not walk into the final hearing alone. Trying to move fast and not make this worse.

Wife and I are expecting our first baby in about 6 weeks. She wants the air ducts cleaned before we bring the baby home and I can't really argue with that. Got a quote for $500 for our 3 bed, 2 bath house in Boca Raton FL. About 1700 sq ft. Includes all supply and return vents plus the main trunk line.

Is that a fair price? I've seen ads for "$99 whole house duct cleaning" but those feel sketchy. Like there's definitely going to be hidden charges. What should I actually expect to pay in South Florida for a legit duct cleaning?