Divorce Declassified Do It Yourself Edition
COURSE Outline
UNDERSTANDING THE DIVORCE PROCESS (BEFORE YOU START)
- An Overview of the Divorce Process for Pro-Se Parties
COURSE MATERIALS & TOOLS
- All Course Materials
- Tools – DIY
HOW TO EVALUATE YOUR CASE AND DIVIDE YOUR PROPERTY AND DEBT – PART 1
- Community Property Versus Equitable Distribution States
- Using Your Master Divorce Worksheet
- How to Value Your Divorce Case – Using Your Asset and Liability Worksheet
- Using Your Budget
STARTING THE DIVORCE PROCESS
- Where to File Your Case
- What to File to Start Your Case
- How to File Your Documents and Serve Your Spouse
- What to File if You are the Defendant/Respondent
LIMITED SCOPE REPRESENTATION
- How to Find and Use an Attorney for Limited Scope Representation
MOTIONS AND TEMPORARY ORDERS
- What You Should Know About Filing Motions and Temporary Orders
HOW TO HANDLE YOUR CUSTODY CASE
- The Legal Standard for Custody and Dangers of the Status Quo
- Temporary Custody Hearings and Orders
- Dealing with Parenting Coordinators, Guardians Ad Litem, Mediators, Custody Evaluators and Other Third Party Neutrals
- Parenting Classes, Communication Software and Counseling
- Physical Versus Legal Custody and What to Include in Your Parenting Plan
HOW TO EVALUATE YOUR CASE AND DIVIDE YOUR PROPERTY AND DEBT – PART 2
- How to Calculate Child Support
- How to Evaluate Alimony (also known as spousal support and maintenance)
- How to Divide Personal Property
- How to Deal with Your Marital Residence
- How to Divide Retirement Accounts and Pensions
- How to Divide Your Debts
DISCOVERY IN PRO SE DIVORCE CASES
- How to Get the Information You Need In Your Case
HOW TO MEDIATE YOUR CASE SUCCESSFULLY
- The Inside Secrets of Negotiation
- Real World Mediation Training
GETTING READY FOR TRIAL
- Pre-Trial Conferences – What They Are and How to Handle Them
- Getting Your Exhibits Ready for Court and Identifying Your Witnesses
GOING TO TRIAL
- Overview of the Pro-Se Trial Process
- Courtroom Etiquette: What to Wear, What to Say and How to Act
- Presenting Your Case: Opening Statements and Direct Examination
- Your Main Exhibits: Asset and Liability Sheet, Child Support WorkSheet, Custody Schedule, Budget
- How to Conduct a Cross Examination
- Evidence: Understanding the Hearsay Rule
- Evidence: Admitting Pictures and Texts
FINALIZING YOUR DIVORCE
- What You Should Include in Your Final Documents