Guides
Calm, practical guides built for parents navigating family court without a lawyer. Educational only — not legal advice.
How to Represent Yourself in Family Court (2026 Guide for Parents)
A calm, practical step-by-step guide for self-represented parents: how to stay organized, meet deadlines, prepare declarations and evidence, and show up clear and credible in court.
How to Represent Yourself in Family Court (2026 Guide for Parents)
A calm, practical step-by-step guide for self-represented parents: how to stay organized, meet deadlines, prepare declarations and evidence, and show up clear and credible in court.
12–15 min read · Published 2026-01-10
How to Write a Family Court Declaration (2026 Guide for Parents)
A calm, judge-friendly guide to writing a family court declaration: structure, tone, evidence references, and common mistakes to avoid.
5–7 min read · Published 2026-01-03
How to Organize Evidence for a Custody Case (2026 Guide for Parents)
A practical system for organizing custody evidence: what to collect, what to ignore, how to label exhibits, and how to show patterns without overwhelming the judge.
5–7 min read · Published 2026-01-11
Parenting Plan Guide (2026): How Clear Plans Reduce Conflict, Court, and Cost
An evidence-based, court-aligned guide to creating a clear parenting plan. Learn why judges care about detailed plans, how strong plans reduce conflict, and how to build one that protects children and avoids unnecessary hearings.
9–11 min read · Published 2026-01-14
Family Court Forms with Equalora (2026): How the Forms Workflow Really Works
A calm walkthrough of how Equalora works with official family court forms: when forms open inside Equalora, when they open on the court site, and how to keep everything organized for your case.
7–10 min read · Published 2026-01-05
Court Lens™ Deep Review (2026): How to Scan a Court Document for Judge-Friendly Key Points
An educational walkthrough of Equalora’s Court Lens™ Deep Review: how to safely use AI to pull out key facts, issues, and gaps from a family court document without turning it into legal advice.
6–8 min read · Published 2026-01-08
Team Access (2026): How to Safely Invite Trusted Supporters Into Your Case
A calm, practical guide to Equalora’s Team Access feature: when to use it, how invites work, what collaborators can see, and how to keep clear boundaries.
5–7 min read · Published 2026-01-17