Donna Laurent invites you to explore the free California Family Law Resources and information gathered on this page. This information is both informative and important.
Being informed and prepared minimizes stress. The resources collected here help you to design a better future for your family.
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below to learn the steps you can take to provide the best experience and outcomes for yourself and your loved ones during any family law matter: 
separation, divorce, child custody and child custody evaluations, child support, special needs children, parenting plans for children from toddlers to teens, parents who wish to relocate, division of assets, domestic violence, and also explore the crucial overall resource of the California Family Code.
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Client Resources
Free Downloadable PDFs
Links To Learn From
How To Write a Declaration for Court in a Family Law Matter
Overview of the Court Process for Divorce or Legal Separation Cases
Can the Law Help Protect Me from Domestic Violence?
Co-Parenting Communication Guide
Split—A Film about Children and Divorce
What Is a Child Custody Evaluation?
What Happens During a One-Day Parenting Plan Assessment? What to Expect During a Two-Day Parenting Plan Assessment
Do’s & Dont’s For Separating Parents/ Creating a Parenting Plan
- Creating a Parenting Plan for Children Under Age 3
- Creating a Parenting Plan for Children Ages 3 – 5
- Creating a Parenting Plan for Children 6 – 9
- Creating a Parenting Plan for Kids 10 – 13
- Creating a Parenting Plan for Teenage Kids 14 – 18
- Creating a Parenting Plan: Holiday and Vacation Options
What Happens When One Parent Wants to Move Away with the Children?
Kids & Law: An A to Z Guide for Parents
When You Turn 18: A Legal Survival Guide for Teenagers
Special Needs Kids: UCLA’s Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART)
Special Needs Kids: Boone Fetter Clinic at Children’s Hospital LA
Autism Speaks Center for Autism and Related Disorders | Woodland Hills
Education Advocate for Kids with Special Needs
California Guideline Child Support Calculator
Dividing Property & Debts During a Divorce
Deciding who to trust with your family’s future can be difficult. There are many factors to consider: experience, integrity, personal service, and creativity. You need to feel comfortable confiding in your family lawyer and trusting her to help you make the right choices for your family. Donna Laurent has helped families through the painful process of divorce or paternity, support battles, domestic violence, etc. for over 20 years. She knows exactly what you are going through. Laurent Legal is dedicated to assisting you in finding solutions that are right for you and the people you care about. Call 818-