Nolo Press changed the way law is practiced by publishing the first self-law books by Ed Sherman more than 30 years ago. Since then, people have saved billions of dollars using Sherman's books. Here are Nolo Press Occidental's popular titles:
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Make Any Divorce Better Does exactly what it says. Written for a national audience, this book is based on attorney Ed Sherman's more than 35 years of experience with over 45,000 cases. Sherman provides you with the right information to put you in control and make your divorce smoother, faster, cheaper, and less aggravating and painful.
- How to Do
Your Own Divorce in California, the ground-breaking original (and still the best!) self-help law book is a complete kit for an out-of-court divorce.
- How to Solve
Divorce Problems in California--use this book in addition to the one described above if there are problems in the divorce that the couple can't agree on, or if the divorce is contested. Shows you how to stay out of court, or win in court if you have to go there.
- How to Do Your Own Divorce in Texas--a complete kit for do-it-yourself divorce in Texas. Includes a CD-ROM with all the forms in an electronic format, a sample marital settlement agreement, worksheets to help you get organized, and much more.
- Legal Essentials for California Couples--introduces the innovative new Couples Contract for a Lasting Relationship, for all kinds of couples: married, about to be married, living together and domestic partners. Tells you how the law affects major aspects of your relationship, and shows you how to create a legally binding agreement so you can be in charge of your life instead of defaulting to California law.
- The Couples Contract for a Lasting Relationship--replaces the negative prenup with the positive, constructive and loving Couples Contract. This romantic legal agreement allows all couples to protect their relationship with strategies to keep things loving and ensure that they never end up in court. Faith-based and financial options are available. This book is a national version of Legal Essentials for California Couples--good for all other states.
Software
In keeping with Nolo's goal to make the legal system accessible and affordable for all, we have developed easy-to-use and effective software and worksheets at very low prices.
- CalSupport for Windows--Child and spousal support calculation software that is certified by the California Judicial Council. Includes effective negotiation tools.
- Divorce Worksheets to help you get organized--includes personal information worksheet, assets and debts worksheet, budget (income and expenses) worksheet, childcare schedule worksheet, childcare tasks worksheet, discharge of attorney form, and a generic marital settlement agreement.
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