Description
Book SynopsisCovers the changes in collaborative divorces, common law marriages, same sex marriages, visitation, and custody laws (from children to pets).
Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: When Your Marriage Is on the Rocks.
Chapter 1: Divorce Fundamentals.
Chapter 2: Avoiding a Divorce.
Chapter 3: Getting Your Finances in Order.
Chapter 4: Putting Your Marriage On Hold with a Separation.
Part II: Getting Your Divorce Going.
Chapter 5: Taking the First Steps.
Chapter 6: Breaking the News to Your Kids.
Chapter 7: Handling the Emotions of Divorce.
Part III: Deciding the Basic Issues in Your Divorce.
Chapter 8: Dividing Your Assets and Your Debts.
Chapter 9: Considering Spousal Support.
Chapter 10: Choosing the Best Custody Arrangement for Your Kids.
Chapter 11: Using Child Support to Provide For Your Children.
Part IV: Working Out the Details of Your Divorce.
Chapter 12: Negotiating Your Own Divorce.
Chapter 13: Finding a Divorce Attorney.
Chapter 14: Working Hand in Hand with Your Attorney.
Chapter 15: Using Mediation to End Divorce Stalemates.
Chapter 16: Letting a Judge or Jury Decide the Details of Your Divorce.
Part V: After You’re Officially Divorced: Avoiding Problems and Handling Challenges.
Chapter 17: Focusing on Your Postdivorce Financial Life.
Chapter 18: Resolving the Stickiest Issues after Divorce.
Chapter 19: Putting Your Personal Life Back on Track.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Divorce to Check Out.
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Help Your Kids Handle Your Divorce.
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Getting On with Your Life.
Index.
