Make Any Divorce Better! Specific Steps to Make Things Smoother, Faster, Less Painful, and Save You a Lot of Money

by Sherman, Ed; Farrell, Ph.D., Warren

• ISBN13: 9780944508640
• ISBN10: 0944508642
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-28
• Publisher: Nolo Press Occidental
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Summary

Divorce is a difficult passage, but there are practical things any couple can do, individually or together, to make the transition as painless as possible. Every divorcing couple needs the guidance in this book because, without it, the process will not go smoothly. Author Ed Sherman, an attorney with 35 years of experience and over 45,000 successful cases, shows how most divorces fit one of five profiles. He helps readers discover their profile then leads them through the process, step by step, of overcoming what can otherwise turn into major mental and monetary roadblocks. Through its communication, organizational, and negotiation tools, Make Any Divorce Better! not only saves readers money, but puts them — not lawyers or the courts — in charge of the process, allowing them to get it done faster, with a minimum of emotional and financial expense, and move on with their lives.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Triage: What to do first	p. xiii
Summary: The book in a nutshell	p. xvii
Which Divorce Profile Fits You?	p. 1
The Divorce Road Map-an overview	p. 11
Anatomy of the legal divorce
How the law works against you
How to beat the legal system
The Real Divorce is Free	p. 23
Elements of a successful divorce
Creating order from chaos
From grief to growth
How to reduce conflict and stress
Tips for getting through a rough time
Tips on Divorce Law-property, support and parenting	p. 49
Keeping the peace
Property, income and debts
Ten ways to divide property without a fight
Parenting plans
Child and spousal support
How to learn more about the law
Tax issues
Strategies for the Difficult Divorce	p. 71
The general rule
When litigation makes sense
The cost of war
Fear of a sneak attack
Plan and prepare
The best way to start a divorce
Ten Steps to a Better Divorce	p. 89
Safety and stability
Protect children
Early practical steps
Money and parenting
Temporary agreements
Get organized and take care of business
Before you talk to an attorney
Before you talk to your spouse
How to negotiate
How to put your agreement in writing
I Want Someone to Help Me-Who can I call?	p. 129
Friends and relatives
Attorneys
Help doing what?
How to fire your attorney
How to do Your Own Divorce	p. 139
How to keep an easy case easy
Cases with agreements
Red tape and paperwork
Who can help?
How to Win (and Survive) A Legal Battle	p. 149
How to deal with conflict
Damage control
Protecting children
Winning strategies
How to fight effectively for less expense
How to get the information you need	p. 165
Index	p. 171
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