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Attorneys and Paralegals can prepare divorce forms for either party in a family law matter.

Attorneys can prepare divorce documents and appear in court on the parties behalf. However, Legal Document Assistants (LDA) can only prepare family law documents for unrepresented parties. LDAs cannot appear in court on a party's behalf. Paralegals generally work under the supervision of an attorney. LDAs are licensed and bonded professionals that can work for the public without attorney supervision. LDAs can also prepare forms for civil matters as well. Those matters include evictions, child custody & support, expungements, probate and much more. Paralegals are able to prepare legal forms at a fraction of the cost of an attorney. If a savvy litigant feels like they can represent their self in court they may only need a experienced LDA.

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Terminating a Marital Relationship with a Divorce

A decision to extinguish or postpone a marital relationship can have dire consequences on a child. In situations such as this a licensed family therapist maybe of assistance in finding and resolving issues within the marital union. Because of the negative effect it can have on a child it maybe a good idea to try and resolve any marital issues if possible before resorting to a final determination to terminate the marital relationship.

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Family Law Facilitators can help with a divorce
Family Law Facilitators (FLF) are are trained professionals who work for and can be  appointed by the court to assist unrepresented parties in their family law matters. They are available in most Los Angeles County courts and are usually available by appointment. The FLF can assist unrepresented parties with family law matters but they do not provide legal advice. Self Help Legal Information Network (SHL) also offers assistance in family law and other legal matters and serves several cities in Los Angeles County. Some of the cities in California include: Torrance, Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Inglewood, Carson, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, Long Beach, Lakewood, Cerritos, Norwalk, Bellflower, Downey and more.

Restraining Orders
Restraining orders should be use if you feel threatened and want to protect your safety. If you feel unsafe then you should go to court ask the judge for assistance and protect yourself.