I became a family lawyer to help people. Most days, I just triage chaos.

From Devon Reid 42 • Oakland, CA • Family Law Attorney • Solo Practitioner “I went to law school to be a voice […]

He used to control me emotionally. Now he uses the legal system.

From Brittany James 33 • Denver, CO • Tech Consultant • Mother of One “Everyone talks about narcissists until they’re filing motions against […]

I served 24 years in uniform. Divorce still blindsided me.

From Sean Whitaker 58 • Tampa, FL • Retired Military Officer • Married 26 Years “I’ve faced combat zones, logistics breakdowns, and political […]

I’m a therapist. I didn’t expect to be gaslit by a parenting plan.

From Tessa Morgan 46 • Boulder, CO • Licensed Therapist • Mother of Three “I help people regulate emotion for a living. But […]

Representing yourself feels like showing up to a gunfight with a notebook.

From Daniel Alvarez 29 • Phoenix, AZ • 5th Grade Teacher • No Attorney “I didn’t want to be my own lawyer. I […]

I didn’t know debt could follow you out of a marriage like that.

From Natalie Kim 35 • San Diego, CA • Small Business Owner • No Children “He kept the money. I kept the debt. […]