Foreword

Introduction

PART I: HOW TO APPROACH YOUR DISSOLUTION

Chapter 1: Why Divorce in California Is So Expensive

Chapter 2: Hiring an Attorney

Chapter 3: Bypassing the Public Courts

Chapter 4: Terminating a Marriage Without Financial Disaster

Chapter 5: The Settlement Conference

PART II: BASIC LAW AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 6: Shopping for a Judge

Chapter 7: Child Custody

Chapter 8: Child Support

Chapter 9: Spousal Support

Chapter 10: The Family Home

Chapter 11: You Have a Duty to Treat Your Spouse Fairly

Chapter 12: Protecting Your Physical and Emotional Safety

Chapter 13: Attorney Fees

Summary

Glossary

Index