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How to File Divorce Papers in California Without a Lawyer

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Filing divorce papers sounds a lot easier than it is. A lot of people plan to get divorced without a lawyer, but then they start Googling divorce law firms as soon as they see how confusing the court’s self-service website is. There is a lot of paperwork, though.

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Even a Cheap California Divorce Lawyer Might be Wasting Your Money

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People in all tax brackets get divorced, and there are divorce lawyers to fit almost any budget. Some law firms market their services to a wealthy clientele by using such buzzwords as “high net worth divorce.”

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You Do Not Need a Lawyer to Complete Your California Divorce Forms

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You do not need a lawyer to finalize your divorce. In California, a registered legal document assistant can professionally prepare your divorce forms for a much lower price than what law firms would make you pay.

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How to File for Divorce Without Hiring a California Divorce Paralegal

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When you hire a divorce lawyer, you are probably not the lawyer’s top priority. In most instances, the person doing most of the work on your divorce papers is a California divorce paralegal employed at the law firm.

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Is the Law Ruining Your Relationship? Tips for Being a Better Partner

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There’s an old saying, “Law is a jealous mistress.” After two of my own divorces and representing hundreds of divorce clients, I used to joke that I knew many ways to screw up a relationship but not very many ways to make them a success.

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DIY Platform ‘Hello Divorce’ Raises $2M To Fuel National Expansion

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Hello Divorce , a California startup whose platform facilitates low-cost do-it-yourself and attorney-assisted divorces, has raised a seed investment of $2 million to help fuel its expansion to all 50 states. Levine, a divorce attorney in Emeryville, Calif., divorces filed each year. Will Offer Ancillary Services.

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Marina Shepelsky: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Niche

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What does it take to become a successful lawyer? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices, and we’re highlighting their top five tips here. This week, the spotlight is on immigration and divorce lawyer — and social media star — Marina Shepelsky.

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