Do you specialize in divorces, or are divorces just a part of your practice? Are you a certified family law specialist in California? What is your strategy for my case? How long will it take to resolve my case? How long to you take to return phone calls? How do I get a hold of you if there is an emergency? What do you consider to be an emergency? Will anyone...

by Laura Gitlin-Petlak, Esq 1. Become knowledgeable about the California divorce process. Read information on this Web Site so that you can ask more intelligent questions from your lawyer. 2. Know when to hold them and when to fold them. The less bitterly fought your divorce is, the less it will cost. On the other hand, if you are a push- over, your long term...

Spend as much time as you can with the kids, stay with the kids as much as possible If you have children, do not leave the family residence Do NOT allow your spouse to take the children and leave Keep a journal of all threats, incidents, contact with the children and other significant events Make copies of all important financial and business records for the...