As many of you are aware, Contra Costa County Superior Court has reopened its doors to the public. They are still encouraging filing by...

As you all know, the Courts have been closed in Contra Costa County and many others since mid March when the State of California issued...

We are living in an unprecedented time - the global pandemic has forced us all to stay home, only leaving if we are essential workers, to...

Diablo Document Preparation is still open during Shelter in Place. We are happy to provide free consultations over the phone, via Skype...

At this step, you have completed the Petition, Served the Respondent and Disclosures. Now it's time to put it all together and put it...

Step 3 of the divorce process is the Preliminary Declaration of Disclosures. If you need help preparing, contact Diablo Document Preparation

If 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...

There 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

Beware of these solicitations. Over the past couple of weeks 8, yes 8 of my clients have received these solicitations. I want to alert...

Estate Planning is essential for everybody, including the young and healthy. Estate Planning plans for the inevitable and gives our loved...

Declaration of Disclosure

Did you know that approximately 80% of cases in family law court are self represented litigants? The process can be time consuming,...

LDA stands for Legal Document Assistant formerly known as an Independent Paralegal. Legal Document Assistants must adhere to the Business...

I 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...