[Adapted from posts on our Facebook page in June 2016.] What is a deposition? A deposition is sworn testimony, taken before a court reporter. It is very similar to testimony in court in that it is a live question-and-answer session involving lawyers and a witness. It is different in that there is not a judge…
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Age-by-Age Guide to What Children Understand About Divorce
I ran across a great resource for divorcing parents trying to figure out what their kids do and don’t understand about divorce. Check it out here. Kids older than 11 probably understand just about everything about what’s going on, and likely know a whole lot more than you even appreciate. The best thing you can…
Special Offer for Support Groups
Last week, we spent a lot of time talking about support groups and other ways you can find support as you move through your divorce and post-divorce journey. In keeping with that theme, I would like you to connect me with your support group leader. From now through July 31, I will ship five copies…
Support Groups
I was looking for images to go with a series of posts on support groups, and I found this one from Bakersfield (California) Heart Hospital: I love this image because it captures what Your Post-Divorce Compass is all about – teamwork and process, and how the two can work for you to heal you and let you move…
Support Groups
I was looking for images to go with a series of posts on support groups, and I found this one from Bakersfield (California) Heart Hospital: I love this image because it captures what Your Post-Divorce Compass is all about – teamwork and process, and how the two can work for you to heal you and let you move…
Pro Se Litigation – Leveling the Playing Field
Whether you are pro se or are able to hire a lawyer, the degree to which you are able to achieve success in your divorce case depends entirely on your plan. Decide early on what issues are important to you, and figure out what you need to give up or show in order to have…
Pro Se Litigation – Coaching from Lawyers
If you don’t feel like you can afford a lawyer, you’re almost certainly not alone. But you should consider setting some money aside to get some coaching from a lawyer. An initial consultation can be very worthwhile, just to help you start planning your divorce. You should also consider buying an hour-long “coaching session” before…
Pro Se Litigation – Using the Internet
This week we’re talking about resources available to you if you have to represent yourself in your divorce case. You’d be amazed what you can learn from doing internet searches. Google whatever question you might have about how to handle some aspect of your case, and you’ll probably be pointed in the right direction. The…
Pro Se Litigation – Libraries
This week we’re talking about pro se litigation – i.e., representing yourself. Yesterday I suggested you can minimize disadvantages you may have by not having a lawyer if you believe in yourself. Today we’re going to talk a little more about what resources you do have. Probably the first thing you should do is learn…
Pro Se Litigation – Attitude is Important
What if you can’t afford an attorney and have to represent yourself (“pro se”)? Are you completely out of luck? Odds are, you’re not alone. A quick Google search for “statistics pro se divorces” shows staggering rates of pro se representation in divorce and other family law cases, often more than 50% in many jurisdictions….