About this item
An estimated 70 percent of California divorces encounter problems. This book addresses issues based on the most current law, for both respondents and petitioners. Readers learn to define strategies, protect themselves, negotiate a fair settlement, and handle the case in court. Anyone enduring a California divorce that is not going smoothly needs this book. Whether problems are minor or huge, this book shows readers how to overcome them and move their case forward. This indispensible guide includes instructions on how to plan and prepare a case, work both with and against an attorney, and on how to get the information you need. If a case ends up in court, the book shows readers what to do at trial. Also included is a CDROM with court forms that readers can fill in, along with demo versions of CalSupport and DealMaker software.
About the Author
For over 40 years, Ed Sherman has helped millions of people get better divorces and save Billions of dollars in unnecessary legal fees. He has won five coveted national book awards: USA National Best Books, ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Finalist, The Library Journal's Best How-To Books, Independent Publisher Book Awards Silver Medal, and The Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence. A family law attorney since 1970, Ed founded Nolo Press in 1971 with his famous book, How to Do Your Own Divorce in California, and is the author of 12 other books and software programs. He co-founded Divorce Helpline in 1990 and for 17 years was senior partner in the divorce law firm that operated that innovative service.
