Full Representation
Pay As You Go/Lawyer for a Day (Also known as Unbundled Limited scope services)
In order for Attorney Shelly John to best represent you, it is preferred that you hire her 3 to 6 weeks prior to your hearing. This allows time for any Supplemental documents to be obtained and filed prior to your hearing.
Attorney Shelly John is also available to assist in all other aspects of your case, including depositions, discovery requests and replies, the consideration and drafting of settlement agreements, Judgments, Request for Orders and other pleadings.
Coaching
Court – by focussing the issues and facts that you wish to present to the Court at a hearing
Mediation – by helping you figure out the parenting plan which you believe is best for your children and helping you to create an outline of important topics to cover during mediation. San Bernardino and Riverside are “reporting counties” which means that the mediator will prepare a short report to the Judge containing impressions and recommendations. These reports are considered by the Judge, therefore, it is extremely important that you have a plan for how you will approach the mediation session.
Settlement Conferences – by helping you to analyze your Ultimate Goals and to create the parameters of a settlement proposal with consideration of your assets, your debts and the incomes of you and the other party.
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce utilizes a team approach consisting of a lawyer and a Divorce Coach for each spouse, and one licensed financial advisor. In cases involving children, a Child Specialist will also join the team to help you and the other parent focus on the needs of your children. Contrary to ones first instinct, Collaborative Divorce has proven to be less costly than a highly litigated court battle.
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Mediation
After a few meetings with Attorney John, you have the option of having the Law Office structure your agreement (which is appropriate for those with complex issues), or you may hire Family Law Assistance Center, Inc. to draft your agreement at less than half the cost of the attorney.