Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction
    • Course Outline
  • 2

    Getting Started

    • The Language of Divorce
    • The Language of Divorce: Financial Terms
    • The Language of Divorce: Parenting Terms
    • The Language of Divorce: Community Property
    • Creating Your Vision
    • Vision Statement
  • 3

    Goal-Setting

    • Video: Goal Setting
    • SMART Goals Worksheet
    • Housing Considerations
  • 4

    Preparing and organizing documents

    • Getting Organized & Common Mistakes to Avoid
    • Getting Organized
    • Budget Worksheet
    • Document List
    • Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid
    • What You Can Do to Prepare for Division of Assets During Divorce
  • 5

    Establishing a support system

    • Video: Next Steps
    • Preparing for Negotiations
    • Selecting an Attorney
    • Video: 15 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
    • Top 10 Questions to Ask an Attorney
    • 5 Tips to Prepare for Mediation
  • 6

    BONUS Module: Negotiating Shared Parenting Agreements

    • Negotiating Shared Parenting Plans
    • Shared Parenting Planning Worksheets