How to File for Divorce in California


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California divorce rate is between 63%-68% (depending on the area).




How to Do Your Own Divorce in California


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For 34 years, this is the book Californians have turned to when facing divorce. Written by Ed Sherman, the acknowledged expert in the field, How to Do Your Own Divorce in California has been an industry success story not only because the information is current and reliable, but also because it has resulted in 60 percent of the state's divorces going through the courts without the help of attorneys, saving literally billions in legal fees. Part one explains the laws on dividing property and settling issues of custody, visitation, and child support. Part two covers the court process step-by-step - how to complete all of the forms and file them with the court clerk; the waiting periods to expect between steps; how to get through the court appearance or even avoid it altogether; and more. This classic guide comes with a CDROM and resouces, as well as blank tear-out copies of all the court forms needed for an uncontested dissolution.




Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce


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Divorce guidance you can count on Divorce is never easy, but with the information in Nolo’s Essential Guide to Divorce, you can make the process as simple, inexpensive, and conflict-free as possible. With compassion and expertise, family law attorney Emily Doskow explains how to make divorce less painful by helping you: understand the divorce process minimize day-to-day conflict with your spouse work with lawyers or mediators without breaking the bank avoid costly, exhausting court battles, and stay calm and make good decisions. You’ll learn about your legal rights and options for resolving tough divorce-related issues, including: child support and custody alimony property division, and drafting a marital settlement agreement.




Split Decisions


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If you or someone you know is facing a divorce, Split Decisions is a critical resource that will save you money and aggravation. You will discover: What it means to win your divorce battleThe important 90-minute meeting you must have before you file for divorceWhat you need to know before hiring a divorce attorneyHow to protect your privacy from your spouseWhat to expect when you go to courtHow to take control of your case and your lifeHow to win with your Family Court JudgeHow to avoid the crowded and inefficient public court systemStrategies to prepare to win your trialHow to know when it is time to settle your caseAnd much more...




Model Rules of Professional Conduct


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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.




California Style Manual


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Family Law Depositions


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How to Do Your Own Divorce in California in 2017


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With How to Do Your Own Divorce in California in 2017, Californians can obtain an uncontested divorce without hiring an attorney. Even for couples using an attorney, this book is an essential guide to making things go smoother and includes new and revised court forms for readers. The first part of the book explains in detail how to divide property and settle custody, visitation, and child support issues. The second part is a step-by-step guide through the court process, including how to complete important forms, when to file them, and how to get through a court appearance or even avoid it altogether. The included CDROM features demo versions of Nolo's CalSupport child and spousal support calculation software, Nolo's DealMaker Settlement Agreement software, and several other bonus items.




Divorce in New Jersey


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Getting a divorce in New Jersey can be a complicated process. The second edition of this guide has been carefully put together to make it as helpful as possible for those who want to get a divorce on their own. The 270-page manual explains how to file for divorce in New Jersey based on irreconcilable differences, separation, desertion, or extreme cruelty. It includes the forms and letters needed for filing.