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From the Archives 29: Walter E. Hurst, LAW, YOU and... DIVORCE (1968)

Season 1, Ep. 90
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In 1968, Hollywood-based attorney Walter E. Hurst released the "Law, You and..." series of records, intended to educate the public about various legal topics, as well as serving as an advertisement for the law practice of "$40 an hour Hollywood Attorney Walter E. Hurst." The records consisted of a simulated consultation between Hurst and a "client," offering instruction on the law in a particular subject area. Apparently, Hurst released records on divorce, narcotics, auto accidents, illegal sex, and crime. The records were released by "LAW.U RECORDS, a division of 7 Arts Press, Inc., 6000 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California 90028," presumably Hurst's own label. Hurst also published many self-help legal instruction books on the music and motion picture industries.

"Law, You and... Divorce" obviously covers the subject of divorce. According to the record cover:

This is a recorded simulated interview between client and attorney telling you what you should know about filing for divorce: your rights, your obligations, and your costs.This record will save you money BECAUSE you will learn the basics of your law case as you listen to an initial interview with $40.00 per hour attorney WALTER E. HURST the man from Law-U involving data, facts and how the law applies to you from opening fact-gathering to legal fees.Through this Recording you will learn about your case as if you were being interviewed by your attorney. The basic facts will be explored and you will listen to the questions and answers and apply them to your own case. You will learn step-by-step procedures that are necessary to prepare your own particular case. And how much it may cost you.Here is a practical understanding of what you need to know — an education that could help you — exactly as if you were sitting in my office and I was giving you my time at $40.00 an hour.By listening to this record, you will be able to save yourself money, and also save much time for your attorney, time he can use to help your case.This recording is not meant to serve as a substitute for the practical services of an attorney. It is to acquaint you with what you will need to know in order to prepare yourself and your attorney. The recording also familiarizes you with what kind of a case you may have before you consult an attorney.All this is important. You should understand that your case requires knowledge, including:Layman-level knowledge that the listener should have, because each citizen should know as much as possible to understand his own case, and:Expert-level knowledge, because our society is complex — and so is your life!You are invited to listen to the recording before you consult your own attorney.


The record came with a booklet that offered further information, including illustrations, sample forms, and an order form for more titles from the "Law, You and..." series.

More information about this record and a download link are available here.

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