Old age and years of experience do not always make a divorce lawyer great, or even good for that matter. I have cleaned the clocks of faced divorce lawyers who are twenty years my senior with twice my years of legal experience, and walked away the victor on many occasions (back in my divorce lawyer Read More…
What Not to Wear to Divorce Court
September 4, 2008 by Leave a Comment
If you have an upcoming court date or meeting with a family court officer (e.g. mediator, facilitator, settlement judge) who may be deciding your divorce, legal separation annulment or child custody fate, here is a list of the top ten things you should not wear when making your appearance. Cleavage Mini skirts Tight everything (e.g. Read More…
Are you Using our Free Divorce Tools?
August 28, 2008 by 1 Comment
If not, why not? Our Divorce Toolbox is filled with free worksheets, questionnaires and checklists that can help you navigate the divorce process in any state. If you’re filing your own divorce or working with a lawyer, our Pre-Divorce Planning Tools, Money Matter Tools and Post Divorce Tools can help. These tools include questions you Read More…
The Devil is in the Divorce Details
August 12, 2008 by 3 Comments
The proverb “the devil is in the details” implies that failing to pay attention to the details in life might cause failure. In divorce, this adage is very true. If you forget to check a box on your divorce complaint or exclude vital information in your judgment, you could spend exorbitant time and money trying Read More…
Divorce Book Review: Surviving Divorce (52 Brilliant Ideas): Your Roadmap Through the Emotional and Financial Maze
August 5, 2008 by 3 Comments
Surviving Divorce (52 Brilliant Ideas): Your Roadmap Through the Emotional and Financial Maze (52 BRILLIANT IDEAS) by Victoria Perrett takes a unique approach to providing helpful information to people in divorce. It is organized into 52 short, illustrated chapters that cover everything from making the initial decision to moving on after the decree is final. Read More…
Divorce Lawyer’s Quick Tip
August 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Most state courts have websites with TONS of information that you may need before, during and after divorce. For example in California, the California Courts Self Help Center has family law forms, local court rules, links to local court websites, court telephone numbers and much, much more! I refer to the information on this site Read More…
What is the best way to communicate with my Husband during Divorce?
July 31, 2008 by 6 Comments
This post has moved – find it here: How should I communicate with my husband during divorce?
Do-It-Yourself California Divorce, with a little help from a lawyer
July 29, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Are you and your spouse getting divorced? Do you and your spouse agree to the terms of your divorce? Are you worried that your spouse’s spending and debts may ruin your credit if you don’t get divorced ASAP? Would you like help filing an uncontested divorce in California? If you answered “yes” to any or Read More…
A Divorce Lawyer’s Quick Tip
July 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
If you live in California and you are representing yourself in any family law matter, the California Courts: Self-Help Center has a wealth of information available online that you may access for FREE. Lawyers like myself use it almost daily to quickly review Local Family Court Rules, download fillable Divorce Forms, research California case law Read More…
Divorce News Now
July 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment
For those of you who missed my introduction last week to this new feature….it’s time to catch up, so here’s the intro again. Because divorce is such a normal part of life, articles, posts and discussions about divorce appear on the web everyday. Some of these pieces focus on the latest celebrity divorces or “shocking” Read More…
