E.A. Gjelten

Legal Editor

E.A. (Liz) Gjelten has been a legal editor at Nolo since 2016. She enjoys using her research, analytical, and writing skills to translate complex legal issues into jargon-free language that’s accessible to lay readers without compromising accuracy.

Legal background. Before coming to Nolo, Liz worked for 12 years as a legal author for Thomson Reuters, writing about new legal developments in family law and workers’ compensation for Westlaw and print publications. She also researched and wrote the annual roundup of new California legislation for a monthly family law journal. Before that, Liz worked for 15 years as an author, legal editor, and managing editor for California Family Law Report, a small legal publishing company.

Working at Nolo. Since 2021, Liz has worked as the legal editor for family law and divorce, drawing on her years of experience researching, writing, and editing in that area. Before that, Liz was a special projects editor, writing articles on a range of topics, including workers’ compensation, civil rights, and animal law.

Other pursuits. Liz has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Los Angeles and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University. She is a produced playwright and has taught at San Francisco State University and New College of California. She’s also worked as a freelance book editor, journalist, and grant writer.

Articles by E.A. Gjelten

Ohio Child Support Chart
Use this table to get an idea of the basic amount of child support in Ohio for your income level.
How Alcohol and Drug Use Affects Custody Decisions
A parent’s alcohol or drug use can impact a custody decision. But how much of a factor is it? Learn how alcohol and drug use can affect a custody case.
Can You Get Retroactive Child Support in California?
Learn when you can get a retroactive child support order in California—including a retroactive modification of existing child support—and how far back retroactive support orders can go.
Uncontested Divorce in Missouri
If you and your spouse agree on every issue, you can finish a Missouri divorce in as little as one month after filing.
Abandonment and Desertion in Divorce: Legal Consequences and Rights
When a spouse vanishes without warning, the emotional toll is just the beginning—abandonment can have major legal consequences in divorce, custody, and even criminal court. But how do courts define it, and what rights do you still have?
Uncontested Divorce in South Carolina
Divorce isn't always complicated and expensive. Find out if you qualify for an uncontested (or "simple") divorce in South Carolina.
Uncontested Divorce in New Mexico
Learn how you can save time and money by getting an uncontested divorce in New Mexico, as well as other options if you can't meet the state's requirements for uncontested dissolution of marriage.
Divorce Residency Requirements in Your State
A complete guide to the residency requirements for divorce in all 50 states and D.C.
How to Calculate Child Support in California
Learn how child support works in California, including how support is calculated, when the amount can be different than the standard calculation, and how to modify the current amount of support you’re paying or receiving.
Uncontested Divorce in Connecticut
In Connecticut, couples who agree on key divorce issues can avoid court battles, cut costs, and even skip the 90-day waiting period. Here's how uncontested divorces work.
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