Free Resources
Real preparation tools from a California family law attorney — free, no strings, delivered to your email. Start with any of them. More are added regularly.
🗂️ Court Hearing Prep Checklist
The step-by-step checklist for walking into your hearing organized, calm, and ready — the foundation of the Courtroom Ready™ method.
🗺️ FCS County Lookup
Is your county a recommending (CCRC) county or a confidential mediation county? It changes everything about how you prepare. Look yours up free.
📝 Workbook Companion Worksheets
Printable fill-in worksheets that pair with the Mediation Ready™ workbook — your three points, holiday schedule, session sheet, and more.
✅ FCS Dos & Don’ts
The quick-reference guide to Family Court Services mediation: what to do, what to say, and the mistakes that cost parents credibility.
California Holiday Schedule Worksheet
Plan the holiday overlay of your parenting plan — every holiday defined with a precise start and end, plus summer options and family special days. Companion to the Mediation Ready™ series.
Your Child’s Voice: Dos & Don’ts
What to do — and never do — when Family Court Services interviews your child, including how the court hears teens 14 and older. Companion to the Mediation Ready™ series.
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