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Calm, practical writing for parents navigating family court without a lawyer. Educational only — not legal advice.
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Pre-Divorce Checklist: Getting Your Ducks in a Row
Documents, to-dos, and simple structures to lower anxiety before and during divorce.
Checklist: Getting Ready for Your First Custody Hearing
A practical, non-legal checklist to help you feel calmer and more prepared before you step into court.
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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.
How to Use the Judge Simulator to Practice Clear Answers
Turn scattered thoughts into focused, judge-friendly answers using Equalora’s Judge Simulator.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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