You can find out about your case in Santa Cruz County by accessing your own information on the court’s web site. Go to Case Information, Family Law.
This site provides access to thousands of articles on mediation and conflict resolution.
This web site explains how collaborative practice works and will let you review the written materials that are required to engage in a collaborative law case.
Divorce Helpline’s attorneys work statewide. They have expertise in preparing documents for people who have settled their case on their own (or are ready to settle it). Eight offices in California, and by phone throughout the state.
Financial Resource Associates is a local firm that offers divorce financial planning, focusing on education and preparation for your divorce case.
This is the most recent innovation, an excellent one, from the collaborative folks. Divorce coaches are psychotherapists or counselors; they can help you. Here's how to reach some local coaches:
Tamara Ellis, PhD
Telephone: 831 687-0770
Michelle Franklin, PhD
Telephone: 831 335-8206
Eve Eden, MA
Telephone: 831 427-8109
Bruce Ross, MA
Telephone: 831 459-9329
The laws of California consist of twenty-nine codes, covering various subject areas, the state constitution and statutes. Click on Family Code to see the current laws that apply to divorce.
You will find these articles helpful if you are approaching Social Security age.
You should know the basic rules of tax and divorce. Ask me or check with a CPA when you need further clarification.
“Seniors and the Law — A Guide for Maturing Californians” is one of a series of California State Bar consumer education guides. The part about divorce and remarriage is on pages 30 and 31.
Sometimes the division of furniture, memorabilia and gifts can be the most difficult part of the case. We can feel a great emotional attachment to an item that has minimal financial value. In adversarial cases the attorney fees for division of these items can be greatly in excess of the replacement cost of the item itself. I wrote this article years ago and many people have told me how helpful it is.
