About Us
California Divorce Council is owned and operated by Jolene Dashut, a registered legal document assisant and a pioneer in self-help law.  California Divorce Council is a second-generation family business that has been serving the greater Los Angeles area since 1972.  Jolene joined the staff in 1977 and became the owner in 1985.  She has helped thousands of individuals represent themselves in legal matters.

Jolene received her Paralegal Certificate in 1986 from the University of Southern California Law School and has had mediation training at the Ventura Center for Dispute Resolution.  She is a member and the past Conference Chairperson of the California Association of Legal Document Assistants, sits on the board of the Coalition for Collaborative Divorce, is a Founder of the Alliance Of Divorce Professionals, and has done volunteer work for the Los Angeles Paralegal Association.

An acknowledged and highly respected professional, she has been cited as an expert source in articles appearing in the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Business Journal, the Ventura County Star, and the Daily News.


Testamonials:


I have really seen a service as wonderful as "California Divorce Council". It is commonly known how difficult it can be when you file divorce papers yourself with the court system, especially in Los Angeles. California Divorce Council took all of the difficulty out of the process. Going through the pain of divorce is difficult and trying, who needs to worry about filing documents with the courts correctly? California Divorce Council and its principal Jolene Dashut took all of the pain out the process and I couldn't believe how inexpensive and fair her services were. I rarely have been this happy with legal services assistance and never have seen such efficiency. Jolene clearly is an expert with lots of experience in legal filing. I can't recommend this company enough! Although I never want to get divorced again in my life, this is one legal services company phone number that I am holding onto.

-- Tom (a happy client of California Divorce Council)

Throughout the entire separation process between my husband and I, Joey Dashut was outstanding in her ability to not only mediate but commiserate. Both my ex-husband and I commend her warmth and professionalism as she dealt with our painful and at times difficult conversations. I have already referred her to a friend who after working with Joey felt relieved and confident that her divorce would be handled with the utmost clarity and sensitivity. Joey Dashut is encouraging, intelligent, and professional, and I would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone who needed help in such matters. Thank you, Joey, you were wonderful.

-- Samantha Robson