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What you need to know to get through the difficult process of divorceIn
The Divorce Sourcebook, Dawn Bradley Berry, a research attorney and legal consultant, explains everything you need to know to protect yourself and your family, and she supplements her expert advice with real-life stories of divorce, including that of her own.
Filled with wisdom and sensitivity, this is all-encompassing guide to every aspect of divorce shows you how to:
- Navigate the legal system and find the right lawyer for you
- Decide if mediation or other legal alternatives are right for you
- Evaluate joint assets for property division
- Determine the custody arrangement that is best for your family
- Begin your emotional recovery after divorce
List of contents
Introduction1.The Development of Family Law and Social Attitudes: A Brief History and a Look at Where We Are Today2. Preparing for Divorce: How to Begin and What to Expect 3.Mediation and Litigation: How They Work 4.Special Complications 5.Divorce and Property 6.Family Law and Children7.The Emotional Challenges of Divorce 8.Building a New Life Resources and Suggested Readings Appendix A: National OrganizationsAppendix B: State Laws Index
About the author
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide
Summary
Addresses various divorce-related topics to help you navigate through this emotionally, economically, and legally challenging process. This title features information on third-party visitation rights, pre-divorce marital counseling laws, mandatory separation periods, and simplified divorce procedures.
