How to File for Divorce in California (Legal Survival Guides) [Paperback]

John Talamo (Author), Edward A. Haman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2003 | Series: Legal Survival Guides

Key changes in this new edition include updated information regarding the enforcement of current laws, four new forms and the recent changes to California statutes regarding child and spousal support.

While many of these changes have been federally mandated, California is taking an especially aggressive attitude in enacting and enforcing new legislation to protect its economy and its children.

In addition, all blank forms are available in an easy-to-use, tear-out format.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

David Jon Lee received his law degree from Southwestern University of Law in Los Angeles, California. Licensed to practice in California, his first legal position was as a deputy general for that state. Prior to entering the legal profession, he was a reporter and editor for several daily newspapers in the Los Angeles area. He has been in practice in Orange County, California, since 1977.

Edward A. Haman is coauthor of this book and many other Sphinx titles, including How to Write Your Own Living Will and How to File Your Own Divorce. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Sphinx Pub; 4th edition (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572483377
• ISBN-13: 978-1572483378
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,744,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wasted time and $$. Out of date forms rejected by Clerk!, April 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to File for Divorce in California: With Forms (Legal Survival Guides) (Paperback)

It's not bad enough that the forms don't tear out (you have to cut them out or awkwardly copy them). Worse, many forms are out of date and were rejected by the Clerk. Some of the new ones are so different, I couldn't figure out how to fill them out. I finally got a GOOD book that REALLY works: How to Do Your Own Divorce in California, Nolo Press. Save yourself some suffering and do the same.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rebuttal to the previous review, September 7, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: How to File for Divorce in California: With Forms (Paperback)

The earlier review is old. It was written in 1999. This book was updated in 2001. I found the book to be helpful, up-to-date and the most clear of all the CA divorce books.

I highly recommend it -- forms change all the time, it is always important to check copyright dates on any book when using the forms. Plus check on-line resources to make sure the forms are accurate.

The information and advice in this book is far superor than any of the other titles in the catagory.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Money well worth spending!, April 28, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: How to File for Divorce in California: With Forms (Paperback)

Finally a book anyone can understand not just those in the legal field. Being in the legal profession myself I find this book to be my bible. It's easy and takes you through the process step by step. The only thing you must watch out for are the forms which are constantly revised by the courts. Although this book gives you the names of the forms you will need, it is still your responsibility to check and make sure it's the most current one. One great way is to log onto the court's website where you can download the most recent forms for free. I find this book very helpful and hope you will too. Best of luck!