Divorce Proceedings in California: What You Need to Know (Quick Prep)

Quick Prep: Divorce Proceedings in California highlights key stages in the process of preparing a strategy for a divorce case in California. Featuring partners from firms across the state, these experts discuss the various techniques that can be utilizing in a California divorce case, including collaborative ADR. The featured attorneys share their strategies for organizing documentation, preparing clients for testimony and cross-examination, and discussing options for dealing with the emotional aspects of these cases. Additionally, the authors offer advice for distributing assets, arranging child custody and child support payments, and resolving the case as efficiently as possible. In a concise and relevant manner, these authors identify the key issues that family lawyers face during divorce proceedings in California and offer up their thoughts on the best practices at each stage. Chapters Include: 1. Mitchell Ehrlich, Partner, Lonich & Patton LLP - ""Starting with the Basics in Divorce Discovery"" 2. Hugh Thomson, Attorney, Law Offices of Hugh Thomson - ""The Role of Disclosure in Divorce Proceedings"" 3. Colin Thomas Greene, Principal, Hanlon & Greene PC - ""What Documents You Need (and Don't Need) to File for Divorce"" 4. Barbara K. Hammers, Senior Litigation Partner, Hammers & Baltazar LLP - ""Guiding Your Client Through Divorce' 5. Marshall W. Waller, Director & Shareholder, Feinberg & Waller APC - ""Organizing and Documenting Assets in a Divorce Proceeding"