More Info: Divorce Doc Workshops

Topics covered in the workshops:

Legal information – How divorce works in California

  • Options for handling your divorce
  • Overview of California divorce law
  • How to divide your property fairly
  • How to formulate a parenting and custody plan
  • How child and spousal support are calculated
  • How to obtain temporary custody and support orders
  • How to select an attorney (should you decide to use one)
  • How to stay out of the court system and avoid ugly litigation

Practical advice – Things you need to know

  • How to protect your credit during divorce
  • Overview of specialists available: accountants, therapists, financial planners, consulting attorneys
  • Resources for children of parents going through divorce
  • The emotional aspects of divorce, including how to deal with loss and crisis
  • Healing and moving beyond divorce

Workshop Details:

  • No more than 12 people per workshop in the weeknight workshops.
  • All workshops given personally by “Divorce Doc” Alison Patton; may occasionally include a guest speaker.
  • Confidentiality issues are addressed in the very first session
  • Husband and wives are placed in separate workshops to facilitate sharing and privacy
  • Discounted price for husband/wife signing up at the same time and for two friends enrolling together ($50 discount per person)
  • Accepted methods of payment include checks and cash.

The workshop is offered in weekend and weekday formats:

Weekend workshop

  • Meets two half-day Saturdays
  • ~6 hours total class time
  • Clients without children not required to attend children module (~5 hours total class time without children module)
  • For current pricing, please phone (858) 551-2608 or email alison@lemonadedivorce.com
Weeknight workshop

  • Meets once a week for 4 weeks
  • Meets on the same night each week
  • 2 hours each meeting
  • ~8 hours total class time
  • Clients without children not required to attend children module (~6 hours total class time without children module)
  • For current pricing, please phone (858) 551-2608 or email alison@lemonadedivorce.com

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