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Calm, practical writing for parents navigating family court without a lawyer. Educational only — not legal advice.

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Stories·8–10 min read

How One Parent Prepared for a Custody Hearing Without a Lawyer — And What You Can Learn

A composite story of common mistakes in early hearings, and how a judge-aligned approach changes the outcome.

Practice·6–8 min read

How to Use the Judge Simulator to Practice Clear Answers

Turn scattered thoughts into focused, judge-friendly answers using Equalora’s Judge Simulator.

Mission·7–9 min read

Why I Built Equalora (And Why Family Court Needs This)

A parent’s story about navigating family court alone — and why Equalora exists to bring clarity and calm.

Parenting plan·6–8 min read

A Parenting Plan That Prevents Conflict: The “Airtight” Approach

A practical, educational walkthrough for building a parenting plan that reduces miscommunication, last-minute disputes, and schedule conflict.

Hearings·7–9 min read

What Judges Notice First in a Messy Custody Case

A calm, practical look at what judges tend to notice first in chaotic custody cases — and how to present your situation more clearly.

Evidence·7–9 min read

Text Messages, Screenshots, and Evidence: What’s Helpful vs Overkill

You don’t need to print every text. Learn how to think about screenshots and messages in a way that supports a clear, judge-friendly case.

Parenting plan·7–9 min read

Parenting Plan Mistakes That Lead to Constant Fights

Many fights aren’t about big issues — they’re about gaps in the parenting plan. Learn how to tighten things up.

Kids & communication·7–9 min read

How to Talk to Your Kids About Court Without Scaring Them

Age-aware, calm ways to explain court without putting kids in the middle or over-sharing adult details.

Hearings·7–9 min read

Emergency Hearings, Ex Parte Requests, and “Fire Drills” in Family Court

Not every urgent-feeling situation is a legal emergency. Learn the difference — and how to stay organized when the court moves fast.

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