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03/09/2026

Happy International Women’s Day to all my wonderful female clients, dear friends, and every woman reading this post today.

Some friends recently asked if I had “disappeared” from Facebook. I promise I didn’t — I’ve simply been very busy with my legal practice and studying. I recently passed one of the most difficult parts of the CPA exam, Financial Accounting and Reporting, so for now my adventures mostly involve textbooks rather than travel photos.

That said, I’m constantly reminded how lucky I am to live just a five-minute walk from the ocean. Any time I swim, my heart fills with gratitude for this beautiful life and the incredible place we call home.

Today was one of those days. The weather was warm and beautiful, although the ocean was not particularly friendly — very cold water, strong currents, and it’s only the beginning of March. I’m not quite ready to become a mermaid yet! Still, I went swimming three times today and enjoyed every moment.

My son captured a few funny ocean videos and photos that I’m sharing here. After all, divorce attorneys must be brave — whether facing strong ocean currents, cold water, or sometimes even warnings about sharks and stingrays. Honestly, sometimes the ocean still feels more relaxing than family law court.

On this International Women’s Day, my wish for all of you is simple:
Enjoy what you love, keep growing, and keep your heart open with gratitude.

We truly have so much to be thankful for — the peace we have, the beautiful place we live, and the opportunities life gives us.

Wishing all of you a joyful and inspiring International Women’s Day.

12/26/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ✨🎄
from the Law Office of Angela Schmidt and my family

As we wrap up another year, I want to take a moment to thank all of my current and former clients for trusting me with some of the most important (and often most emotional) moments of their lives.

As a family law attorney handling divorces, child custody, and domestic violence matters—and as an estate planning attorney helping families with trusts and wills (including those moments when parents reconsider beneficiaries after being just a little upset with their kids 😉)—I see every day that life is… complicated.

This holiday season, my wish is simple:

fewer domestic violence calls during the holidays

fewer attempts to disinherit children out of holiday frustration

more patience, forgiveness, and peace in our homes

Life isn’t perfect for everyone, and one of its biggest challenges is learning how to forgive, love, and stay flexible enough to change our behavior so we can be loved in return.

I’m sharing a few photos of what really matters most to me:
my husband, our two sons (who make us incredibly proud as they work in cutting-edge high-tech companies while continuing their education), and of course our beloved dog, Major, who keeps us all grounded 🐾

Unlike many attorneys, I’m not big on polished, staged photos. Most of the time you’ll find me in jeans, sportswear, or whatever I wore that day (as you may recall from past posts 😄).
But for this special Christmas season, I even dressed up in a yellow dress—just to add a little holiday, party-like cheer and variety this year!

From our family to yours, I wish you a peaceful, healthy, and joyful holiday season, and a New Year filled with clarity, kindness, and hope.

12/11/2025

💼 Thinking about how a business is valued during divorce in California?
It’s one of the most complex and misunderstood parts of family law — and we’re here to help.
📌 The Law Office of Angela Schmidt is offering free guidance and resources to help you better understand how businesses are valued in a California divorce — whether you're a business owner or married to one.
With both a background in law and a Master’s degree in Accounting — along with ongoing CPA-level financial training — Attorney Angela Schmidt brings a unique perspective to these financially complex cases. She knows exactly where accounting meets the courtroom.
https://legaldocsa2z.com/blog/how-california-courts-value-a-spouses-business-in-divorce/

11/29/2025

Happy (slightly belated) Thanksgiving from the Law Office of Angela Schmidt — and from my whole family, including our loyal protection dog, Major! 🍁
As many of you already know, we like to make our holiday posts a little more entertaining and a lot more creative. This year, we took “digging for answers” to a whole NEW level…
because the entire law office (yes, including Major!) took a short Thanksgiving break to go gold mining! 🪙⛏️
And let me tell you:
If you ever wondered whether a divorce attorney and an estate planning lawyer can survive the wilderness—apparently yes.
But the real star of the operation was Major, who took gold digging VERY seriously. We have photos and videos coming, so prepare yourselves… I think he may have a future career in the mining industry if he ever retires from security work. 🐕💪😂
While we worked hard in the gold fields, it also gave me a moment to reflect on what I’m truly grateful for:
✨ Our clients and former clients
✨ Your trust in handling your most complex family law matters
✨ Your confidence in the estate plans we build to protect your loved ones
Thank you for allowing me to serve you. Thank you for trusting me with your stories, your challenges, and your hopes. And thank you for letting my practice continue to grow with purpose and heart.
From our entire family (and our gold-digging dog Major), we wish you a warm, joyful, and peace-filled Thanksgiving weekend.
May your homes be full of love… and your pockets maybe a little full of gold this year too. 😉
With gratitude and affection,
Angela Schmidt & Family
Law Office of Angela Schmidt
🧡🍂

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day – Part 2! 🌳🌊⚖️🐾
What a Sunday! As a continuation of today’s earlier post about Major’s adventure in Huntington Beach Central Park, we kept the fun going and took him to the ocean in the afternoon — because no holiday weekend is complete without both trees and waves.
As you’ll see in the photos, the waves were huge and came crashing in like tough court battles — but just like in family law, we faced them head-on. 💪 Major, our fearless Law Office of Angela Schmidt protection dog, treated each wave like opposing counsel and “won his case” every time by bringing his toy safely back to shore. 🏆🐶
And of course, even on a Sunday of a holiday weekend, the work never really stops — I took a new custody case call right after we left the beach. (Because in family law, just like the ocean, the tide never waits!)
Tomorrow is Labor Day, and from my family (and Major) to yours, we wish you a wonderful, restful day filled with joy, laughter, and time with the people — and pets — you love most. Thank you for trusting our office with your most important cases and for referring friends and family. We are always here, rain or shine, wave or no wave. 🌊❤️

08/31/2025

From all of us at Law Office of Angela Schmidt (formerly LegalDocsA2Z) — my family, our team, and our beloved protection dog Major — we wish you a joyful and relaxing holiday weekend.
This year’s Labor Day post is dedicated entirely to Major. Originally, we brought him into our lives to be a protection dog, specially bred in Czechoslovakia. Over time, he has become so much more — our loyal companion and a cherished member of the family.
Like many of you, I spend much of my time balancing a busy law practice and CPA studies, and I often feel guilty for not giving him as much attention as he deserves. So, during the holidays and weekends, we make a special effort to do what he loves most — not just what’s convenient for us. This year, instead of a long trip into the forest (as we first imagined, since Major’s spirit is as close to a wolf as you can get!), we found the perfect local escape: Huntington Beach Central Park. With its little forest trails and peaceful lake, it was the perfect spot — and Major loved every moment of it.
📸 We’re sharing photos of Major enjoying his special day, along with my husband, kids, and the beautiful park scenery.
From our family to yours — Happy Labor Day! Wishing you a weekend full of relaxation, love, and time with your family and pets. And as always, thank you for trusting our law office with your cases and for referring your friends and family — it means the world to us. ❤️

08/09/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You

It is my personal policy to respond individually to every birthday post, message, and call, and I will continue to do so. But I also want to take a moment here to publicly express my deepest gratitude to everyone who took the time to wish me a happy birthday.

I was truly touched by the many calls, texts, and Facebook messages I received — not only from friends, but also from so many of my former and current clients of the Law Office of Angela Schmidt. Your kind words mean a great deal to me. It is especially meaningful when former clients not only remember me, but also refer new clients to my office in appreciation of the legal services I’ve provided.

As a family law and estate planning attorney, it’s an honor to know that clients continue to trust me — even after their original matters are resolved — to assist them with different areas of law. I am proud that our growing team often has the resources to help, or to connect people with the right professionals who can.

Thanks to your trust and referrals, the Law Office of Angela Schmidt is expanding our services to handle a broader spectrum of legal matters, while continuing our strong commitment to serving the community with excellence.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for your birthday wishes, for your trust, and for allowing me and my team to be part of your lives. Here’s to another year of growth, service, and making a positive difference.



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07/07/2025

🇲🇽 Mexican Trip
✈️ Mexico Trip: Baja California Sur (Cabo San Lucas & San José del Cabo)
🏛 Estado de México
🌆 Ciudad de México

As much as I enjoy scrolling through all your fabulous vacation photos (seriously, you guys travel like influencers), I figured it was time to give back to the feed. From July 2 to July 6, I took my own heavy-duty adventure — 4 flights in 5 days — across three beautiful Mexican states, with kids, culture, and comedy all in the mix.

So here’s my contribution: a photo drop straight from the beaches of Baja California Sur to the pyramids near Mexico City. Expect a little of everything:
– Ocean views 🌊
– Colorful Mexican houses 🏡
– Ancient pyramids 🗿
– …and yes, a rare moment of me lifting coffee cans and sugar containers for a hotel-room workout. (No dumbbells, no jogging — still recovering from a broken ankle! But hey, we adapt!) 💪😂

Looking at the pics, I did notice one thing: my butt disappeared. Completely. Probably depressed after the whole car accident drama. But at least my spirits were lifted, even if my glutes were not. 😅

I’m deeply grateful to my family for organizing this unforgettable trip and pulling me away from the grind — constant legal work, nonstop CPA study sessions, always trying to make more money to support everyone and everything. This trip reminded me how important it is to just live.

Spending time in Mexico also brought back warm memories from the early days of my law practice — back when we lived in East Orange surrounded by amazing Spanish-speaking families who became my very first clients. With almost no experience, they still trusted me with their divorces and custody cases. Thanks to their faith in me, I slowly became… well, not famous, but at least noticeable in the Orange County courtrooms — a Russian-speaking lawyer with a German last name and Hispanic clientele. 😄

A lot of attorneys struggle these days, but I was blessed — that community opened the doors to my career, and I’ll never forget that.

So here you go, my dear friends — enjoy the photos, laugh at the weird ones, and thank you for always inspiring me with your stories and journeys. 💖📸🌎

P.S. I’ll keep working on that glute comeback. 😄🍑

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from the Law Office of Angela Schmidt! 🌸
(Yes, it’s really me — I still exist, and I finally took a photo again!)

After being dramatically hit by a car (don’t worry, I gave the car a stern lecture), I’ve been laying low with my foot in a boot and my pride in a sling. But today is too special to stay invisible — even if I’m only 70% mobile and still doing the elegant “crutch shuffle” when needed.

So here I am, celebrating Mother’s Day with my two incredible sons who’ve been my emotional support team, part-time nurses, and full-time snack smugglers 💕 Plus, a surprise visit from a dear friend who came all the way from Maryland. And of course... cake 🍰 (Proof attached in photos!)

In honor of this beautiful (and boot-wearing) Mother's Day, I'm offering a 20% discount on Living Revocable Trusts — because protecting your legacy is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family.

Offer valid May 11 through May 19 — so act now while the boot is still on and the discount still stands.

From all of us at the Law Office of Angela Schmidt, we wish you love, laughter, and healthy relationships with the other parent — no matter your family situation. Family law and estate planning are what we do best… and now, walking with style in orthopedic gear is up there too. 😉

Much love,
Angela Schmid

03/09/2025

🌸 Happy International Women's Day! 🌸

Today, as we celebrate this special day that has been recognized for over 100 years, I am reminded of the beautiful traditions from the former Soviet Union, where March 8th is a celebration of spring, love, and appreciation for women.

I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the heartfelt messages and gestures I've received today. The surprise of flowers arriving at my doorstep from thoughtful clients has truly touched my heart. It's moments like these that remind us to be grateful for everything we have, the kindness we share, and the people who enrich our lives.

Working in family law, I encounter many emotionally charged situations, making today's expressions of appreciation even more significant. It reassures me that compassion and respect can indeed make a profound impact.

Attached is a photo of the stunning flowers with an amazing card sent by one of my clients. Their thoughtfulness is a beacon of light on this day of global celebration. To all the strong and inspiring women in my life and to those I have the privilege to represent, thank you for your trust, resilience, and the opportunity to do my best for you.

Let's all cherish and support the incredible women in our lives, not just today, but every day. 💐

03/08/2025

🌟 Stay Informed with the Law Office of Angela Schmidt! 🌟
At our office, we blend expertise in family law with a solid background in accountancy to tackle even the most complex divorce cases. If you're dealing with the division of a business or concerns about undisclosed business income, we're here to help.
This week, we're highlighting an issue that has raised many questions: "Divorcing a Small Business Owner." This topic is particularly pertinent for those navigating through the financial complexities that arise when one spouse is a business owner.
📖 We invite you to read our insightful article on this topic to understand the legal and financial nuances involved.
https://legaldocsa2z.com/blog/divorcing-a-small-business-owner/
We provide weekly free updates on family law to keep you informed and prepared. Trust the Law Office of Angela Schmidt to guide you with expertise and empathy.

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