Consultations

Private Consultations:
$235 per hour
(in person or by telephone)
note: no charge for initial phone inquiry

Private Consultations for clients attending a Divorce Doc workshop: $185 per hour

I consult with people outside of San Diego County and people based in states other than California – give me a call and we’ll work something out.

Consultation Topics:

  • Legal information about how divorce works in California
  • Options for handling your divorce
  • Overview of California divorce law
  • Practical advice (what to do/what not to do)
  • Checklist of things to do to protect your credit score during divorce
  • Information about the emotional aspects of divorce, including how to deal with loss and crisis
  • Resources for parents and children going through divorce
  • Personal case assessment
    • property division
    • custody plans
    • parenting plans
    • support issues
    • temporary orders
  • Assessment of agreements being discussed in outside mediation or agreements being proposed by other attorneys handling your divorce
  • Healing and moving beyond divorce

Note: Emotional issues are inherently a part of divorce and Alison welcomes these discussions. However, Alison is not a therapist or psychologist. Discussion of emotional issues is not intended to be a therapy session, but rather consists of practical advice and information about the issues one faces during divorce and an overview of strategies and resources for managing the emotional process in conjunction with the legal process. For clients who desire professional therapy, Alison can provide referrals to licensed therapists and psychologists.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call (858) 551-2608

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