Show Notes
Today we welcome back Arizona family law attorney Wendy Hernandez to celebrate the release of her brand new book, Legally Ending Love, and to walk us through exactly what every woman needs to know before they file for divorce.
(Psst! When you buy her book THIS WEEK ONLY, you get a bunch of amazing free bonus resources, including a Discovery Planner, a Property and Debt Inventory worksheet, and a Free Legal-Ease Glossary - 82 family court terms in plain English, plus a free workbook. Just buy her book on Amazon - and then go to her website HERE to upload your receipt.
Key Takeaways: There's a specific category of "text and email mistakes" that show up as exhibits at trial. What are you saying right now that could be used against you later? One new law passed this year changed what counts as proof of abuse in family court. Does your state recognize it yet? Attorneys use a term for the spouse who controls the money. What's it called, and what does it mean for your case if that's not you? Appeals don't work the way most women assume. Find out what actually has to happen the first time around, because there's no do-over. Wendy shares the one word she hopes every woman feels by the time she finishes her book, and it's not the word you'd expect. Having tried over 1,000 cases during her twenty-seven years as a litigator, Wendy is a courtroom warrior who has tackled every type of family law matter — from divorce to child custody and everything in between. Sharing secrets learned from the country’s top law professors at the University of Notre Dame Law School and during her battles on the family law front lines, Wendy is passionate about helping not only her clients, but also those representing themselves, to feel competent, confident and comfortable in the courtroom. Get her brand new book: Legally Ending Love (don’t forget the bonuses this week only!) Explore Wendy’s YouTube Channel, Command the Courtroom. Get Today’s Free Resource:
📒 Take a free Emotional Abuse Assessment by going to emotionalabusequiz.com
I will also send you my weekly Hope Letters for Christian women in emotionally and spiritually abusive marriages.
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