4 reviews for Divorce: File my divorce

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   sonomacountylda – April 24, 2024

   My mind was blown by the real estate consultation i had for FREE with Ben Smith through Sonoma County LDA. This dude walked me through all my options, helped run the numbers so i could make a practical decision despite all the emotional attachments. He spent additional time with me and emailed me a summary later. What a great service!

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   sonomacountylda – April 24, 2024

   I have spoken with Ben Smith with Sonoma County LDA twice regarding my mortgage and divorce. He is by far the most knowledgeable, straightforward, and helpful mortgage specialist that I have ever spoken with and has likely saved me tens of thousands of dollars by avoiding the need to refi my mortgage. Thanks Ben.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   sonomacountylda – April 24, 2024

   I am in the middle of a divorce in California and have been using Sonoma County LDA resources since before I even filed. This platform is incredibly accessible and has truly streamlined the process for me. Yes, I pay for the Pro plan, through which I have a divorce specialist who guides me through the steps, proofs my paperwork before submission to the courts, and answers all of my many, many questions. But I also have taken advantage of the many free and low-cost resources on the Sonoma County LDA website. There is so much available information and guidance I could talk about, but I’ll try to point out just a few things that were especially important to me. Firstly, the free 15-minute planning call is a phenomenal first step down the road to divorce. I came with some questions prepped (because I’m a planner), but even if you don’t know where to begin, give them a call. The reps will walk you through the process and save you from hours of searching the web. Secondly, the ease with which I can schedule time with a very approachable attorney and/or divorce coach means I can get the help I need when I need it in the increments desired for a fair fee. I love that I don’t have to deal with a retainer or pay for so many hours of work if I don’t need it. If I only need half an hour of time with the attorney, that’s what I buy. I come prepared to work and I often get everything done right then. Neil has answered every one of my questions quickly and clearly, and I always come away feeling like the visit was worth every penny spent. Use their attorneys to get quick answers for a reasonable fee in the privacy of wherever you want to take the call. HD divorce coach Kim and I planned what the “big talk” could look like, and Kara helped me to reframe the feelings I had moving through the process. We didn’t have to get into old stuff like a therapist would; we just dealt with the current issue, saving me a ton of time and money. Moreover, the free call with the divorce real estate strategist John was probably the most fortuitous of interactions with the platform. I had received a free home equity buyout analysis early on in the process, which was good information. One day, months later, while clicking on the website, I found a link for a free call with John. I honestly didn’t know what he would do for me, but I like information and figured that if he could even confirm that some options were viable for me in my individual situation, it’d be worth the time. By happy accident, I had this wonderful (FREE!) Zoom with someone who gave me clarity and additional options I was not yet familiar with. John also directed me to information about a lien on my home that I did not know about, something which could have potentially stalled a buyout or sale. That was a great catch that probably saved me, again, time and money. He gave me the exact language to say when contacting the credit union about the “release of lien” from the county recorder, and I am getting that lien taken care of. As well, my account coordinator, Courtney, keeps me informed as to the status of my paperwork and informs me of any upcoming webinars that might be useful. My only criticism of working with the coordinator is that I wish we had a chat function or some more immediate way to contact her for quick questions. All communication is via email and with time changes/work schedules, that means some questions don’t get answered until the next business day. Not a travesty, but it can slow down the work. Overall, I am pleased with my Hello Divorce experience thus far, and while I don’t want the divorce process to drag on for much longer, I am grateful the whole team is there to support me along the ride.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   sonomacountylda – April 24, 2024

   I am in the middle of a divorce in California and have been using Sonoma County LDA resources since before I even filed. This platform is incredibly accessible and has truly streamlined the process for me. Yes, I pay for the Pro plan, through which I have a divorce specialist who guides me through the steps, proofs my paperwork before submission to the courts, and answers all of my many, many questions. But I also have taken advantage of the many free and low-cost resources on the Sonoma County LDA website. There is so much available information and guidance I could talk about, but I’ll try to point out just a few things that were especially important to me. Firstly, the free 15-minute planning call is a phenomenal first step down the road to divorce. I came with some questions prepped (because I’m a planner), but even if you don’t know where to begin, give them a call. The reps will walk you through the process and save you from hours of searching the web. Secondly, the ease with which I can schedule time with a very approachable attorney and/or divorce coach means I can get the help I need when I need it in the increments desired for a fair fee. I love that I don’t have to deal with a retainer or pay for so many hours of work if I don’t need it. If I only need half an hour of time with the attorney, that’s what I buy. I come prepared to work and I often get everything done right then. Neil has answered every one of my questions quickly and clearly, and I always come away feeling like the visit was worth every penny spent. Use their attorneys to get quick answers for a reasonable fee in the privacy of wherever you want to take the call. HD divorce coach Kim and I planned what the “big talk” could look like, and Kara helped me to reframe the feelings I had moving through the process. We didn’t have to get into old stuff like a therapist would; we just dealt with the current issue, saving me a ton of time and money. Moreover, the free call with the divorce real estate strategist John was probably the most fortuitous of interactions with the platform. I had received a free home equity buyout analysis early on in the process, which was good information. One day, months later, while clicking on the website, I found a link for a free call with John. I honestly didn’t know what he would do for me, but I like information and figured that if he could even confirm that some options were viable for me in my individual situation, it’d be worth the time. By happy accident, I had this wonderful (FREE!) Zoom with someone who gave me clarity and additional options I was not yet familiar with. John also directed me to information about a lien on my home that I did not know about, something which could have potentially stalled a buyout or sale. That was a great catch that probably saved me, again, time and money. He gave me the exact language to say when contacting the credit union about the “release of lien” from the county recorder, and I am getting that lien taken care of. As well, my account coordinator, Courtney, keeps me informed as to the status of my paperwork and informs me of any upcoming webinars that might be useful. My only criticism of working with the coordinator is that I wish we had a chat function or some more immediate way to contact her for quick questions. All communication is via email and with time changes/work schedules, that means some questions don’t get answered until the next business day. Not a travesty, but it can slow down the work. Overall, I am pleased with my Sonoma County LDA experience thus far, and while I don’t want the divorce process to drag on for much longer, I am grateful the whole team is there to support me along the ride.