AdminJun 9, 20202 minNew Process at Contra Costa County Family Law CourtAs many of you are aware, Contra Costa County Superior Court has reopened its doors to the public. They are still encouraging filing by...
AdminMay 19, 20202 minContra Costa County Superior Court to Reopen May 26, 2020 at 8:00 amAs you all know, the Courts have been closed in Contra Costa County and many others since mid March when the State of California issued...
AdminApr 3, 20204 minWays to Improve the Disconnect with your Spouse during Shelter in PlaceWe are living in an unprecedented time - the global pandemic has forced us all to stay home, only leaving if we are essential workers, to...
AdminMar 24, 20201 minDiablo Document Preparation IS OPENDiablo Document Preparation is still open during Shelter in Place. We are happy to provide free consultations over the phone, via Skype...
AdminJan 23, 20203 minStep 4: The JudgmentAt this step, you have completed the Petition, Served the Respondent and Disclosures. Now it's time to put it all together and put it...
AdminJan 9, 20202 minStep 3: The DisclosuresStep 3 of the divorce process is the Preliminary Declaration of Disclosures. If you need help preparing, contact Diablo Document Preparation
AdminDec 18, 20193 minDivorce Step 2: The ServeIf you missed Step 1 of the Divorce Process, go back and read about what is required to start your case. Step 2 is all about serving the...
AdminDec 12, 20192 minDivorce Step 1: The PetitionThere are four main steps in the divorce process. The steps are as follows: File a Summons and Petition with the Court. If you have minor
AdminNov 5, 20191 minBeware of Advertisements after Recording New DeedsBeware of these solicitations. Over the past couple of weeks 8, yes 8 of my clients have received these solicitations. I want to alert...
AdminJul 20, 20193 minTop 5 Myths about Living TrustsEstate Planning is essential for everybody, including the young and healthy. Estate Planning plans for the inevitable and gives our loved...
AdminMar 5, 20191 minSave Money - Hire an LDA to Prepare your Divorce!Did you know that approximately 80% of cases in family law court are self represented litigants? The process can be time consuming,...
AdminDec 7, 20182 minBeware of LDAs Who Are Not Registered & BondedLDA stands for Legal Document Assistant formerly known as an Independent Paralegal. Legal Document Assistants must adhere to the Business...
AdminJul 17, 20183 minThe Good and the Bad of Life Estate DeedsI am fascinated by estate planning for a couple of reasons. First, so many of us are terrified to talk about it, although there is no...