Classes are held the Second Saturday of each month at MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus

Program Details and Schedule

8:00-8:30 – Registration

8:30-8:45 Introduction

8:45-9:40 – Legal Issues
Presented by a divorce attorney

  • The divorce process and legal fees
  • Protecting yourself legally and financially
  • Child custody; child and spousal support

9:40 – Break

9:50-10:40 – Family Issues
Presented by a family counselor

  • Dealing with a hostile spouse
  • Helping your family cope with the stress of divorce
  • Rebuilding self esteem

10:50-11:50 – Financial Issues
Presented by a financial advisor

  • Preparing for divorce
  •  Dividing property
  •  The tax consequence of divorce

11:50-12:00 – Questions & Answers

12:00-12:15  Break

12:15-1:30  – Mediation

Presented by a family law mediator

  • Mediated divorce
  • Short-form divorce