INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The most fabric-friendly way to remove an oil-based ink stain is with Ethanol (Ethyl alcohol,) which is a common ingredient in many household products. Rubbing alcohol, hairspray (preferably aerosol, not alcohol-free), or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer are all great choices. Prepackaged hand-wipes and some brands of baby wipes will also do the trick in a pinch. You can use a dry white (bleachable) towel, or several layers of paper towels or napkins. This will give the ink somewhere to go. Make sure that only one layer of fabric is resting on the towel, otherwise, you risk spreading the stain to another part of the garment, as well. If you are using rubbing alcohol, soak a cotton ball in it, and dab it liberally onto the stain. If you are using hand sanitizer, squirt some out and rub it into the stain using a cotton ball or your fingers. If you are using hairspray, spray it on until the fabric is saturated. . If you are using a wipe, blot the fabric firmly, trying to really squeeze the solvent into the stain. You can also leave the wipe on the fabric, and place something heavy on top of it (like a dinner plate weighted with a book, or can of food) for several minutes. The solvent may need a few minutes to break down the oils in the ink, depending on how strong it is, and how long the stain has been there. Alcohol-based products can dry out quickly, so dab/spray more on as needed to keep the stained-area damp long enough for the ink to break down. Use a clean, dry cloth to blot the stain. You want to try to press the ink out of your garment, into the blotting cloth and the absorbent surface underneath. Most, if not all of the ink should come away readily at this point. If you were able to remove most of the ink using your alcohol solvent, you are on the right track! If some ink remains, move the garment to a clean part of the towel, or put some new paper towels down under it. Apply a bit more solvent, wait, and then blot it once more. If there is just a bit of ink remaining, or you think you got it all but want to make sure, apply a small amount of your normal laundry soap or to the affected area. Let it soak in for a few minutes. Then rub the fabric together to agitate it, and rinse it thoroughly under warm water. If the stain is completely gone, you can launder the shirt as usual. If the stain is not gone, repeat the above method, or try one of the methods for other types of ink.

SUMMARY: Find a suitable solvent around your home. Place the stained garment on an absorbent surface. Apply your alcohol-based solvent of choice. Wait 3-5 minutes. Blot the stain. Repeat the treatment as needed. Wash the stained area using detergent.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You may not even need to hire a lawyer for your divorce. Most divorces, especially if there are no children involved and neither party contests anything, don't require an adversarial legal process. Consider using an experienced mediator instead. The mediator will work with you and your spouse to come up with a division of assets agreeable to both parties. After the assets have been divided, you and your spouse can file for divorce on your own. In many states spousal support, child support, and asset divisions follow rigid guidelines. You can calculate them with simple and inexpensive programs that can serve as the basis for mediation. Reduce the fear and the perception of the need to "legal up." Try to mutually agree not to take any steps that will materially affect either of your financial situations without giving each other notice and reasonable time to respond. Even if you do decide to retain a lawyer, the process of divorce will be much easier if you try to cooperate with your spouse. When creating your list, include the attorney's name, address, phone number, and website address. You can find nearby divorce attorneys by: Looking in your local yellow pages. Check your yellow pages under "attorney" then searching for ads that list divorce or family law as an area in which the attorney(s) practices. Running a search of an online phone directory. Using your favorite search engine to run an online search. You may be able to find divorce lawyers in your area by using your favorite search engine to search "divorce/family law attorneys in YOUR STATE". If you live in California, for example, you would want to search "family law attorneys in California." Visiting your state bar association's website or calling and asking for a referral. Check to see if your state bar association certifies attorneys as specialists in family law. To locate your local bar association website, visit the website for the American Bar Association. You may be able to eliminate some lawyers from your list by looking at other people's recommendations (to hire or not to hire) and referrals. A few ways to gather referrals and recommendations include: Talking to friends and family. Talk to friends and family members who have used a divorce lawyer. Find out who they hired, if they were happy with the services, and why or why not. Ask if they would recommend the attorney. Checking online reviews. Many websites offer free reviews of lawyers. Find Law is one of the many great resources you can use for this purpose. Looking at disciplinary records. State bar associations keep public records about complaints and disciplinary actions taken against attorneys licensed to practice in the state. You can find your bar association's website by selecting your state from the State & Local Bar Associations page provided by the American Bar Association. You can narrow your list further by thoroughly reviewing the website of each attorney on your list. Some things that you want to look for include: Information about divorce law. Look for some general information about divorce and family law, a frequently asked questions ("FAQ") section, or a blog with articles pertaining to family law. The best attorneys will have well developed websites offering a lot of information. Grammar and spelling. If you see a lot of grammar and spelling errors, maybe that attorney is not for you. An attorney should use proper grammar and a spell check, or ensure that those writing content for his or her website can. Background information on the attorney. Most lawyers' websites will provide information about each attorney working for the firm. Take a look at each lawyer's educational background and work history. You should look for a divorce attorney who has at least three-to-five years of experience doing family law and who spends at least 50% of his or her time doing divorce work. Another easy step to narrow your list is by specialization within the umbrella of divorce law. Many state bar associations have certified specialists in family law. If you find an attorney who appears to have a specialization, only consider the attorney if you fall within the category that the lawyer usually handles. For example, if you find an attorney whose website is titled something like "Dad's Divorce Central," you would not want to engage the attorney unless you were a father getting a divorce.

SUMMARY:
Decide whether you need an attorney. Give yourself (and your spouse) time. Create a list of local divorce attorneys. Narrow your list. Review each attorney's website. Look for specialization within divorce law.