Benefits to limited-scope representation Compared to hiring a lawyer to help you with all of your case (full-representation), limited-scope representation can help you save money. Your lawyer can focus on things you can't effectively do yourself and leave other more time-consuming tasks to you. You can also have greater control over your case.| selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
Different ways to make decisions You can work with your spouse to decide these issues together Working out an agreement with your spouse does not necessarily mean you have to sit down together. Some people work out agreements over the phone or email, or get help from someone else, like a mediator. Once you reach an agreement, you'll write down that agreement.| selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
Sharing financial information makes it easier to work out an agreement In this part of a divorce, you'll fill out forms to show what you own, owe, earn, and spend. You give these forms and copies of some financial documents to your spouse.| selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
A company you owe money to does not have to honor an agreement with your spouse If you and your spouse make an agreement between yourselves that just one of you will pay off a joint debt, the company or person you owe the debt to, like a credit card or mortgage company, does not have to honor the agreement. If the person who agreed to pay the joint debt doesn't pay or misses a payment:| selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
There are many ways to find legal help. This guide can help you learn about free or low-cost legal help, as well as understand when and how to hire a lawyer for your case.| selfhelp.courts.ca.gov