Divorce For Dummies - Softcover

There's no such thing as an easy divorce. But knowing what to expect and being prepared to cope with the emotional, legal, and financial complications of a divorce certainly lessen the pain. "Divorce For Dummies, Second Edition" helps you minimize the stress and strain of divorce by cutting legal costs and knowing everything you should ask your attorney and expect your attorney to ask you. This reassuring guide covers everything you need to know about divorce, including: preparing financially for your divorce; putting your divorce in motion; telling your kids; division of assets and spousal support; child custody and support; hiring and working with an attorney; negotiating on your own behalf; and, new laws covering common law marriages, homosexual partnerships, and parents. Complete with a directory of divorce Web sites and tips on how to move on, this is the resource you need to survive your divorce and thrive in your new life.

Get empowering tips for cutting legal costs and coping emotionally

Get through divorce proceedings and all the legal, financial, and personal stress

Divorce doesn't have to be about winners, losers, and huge legal bills. Filled with practical advice, this friendly guide demystifies the process, explaining revised family, divorce, and bankruptcy laws and current child support trends in plain English. You'll see how to negotiate terms, avoid costly mistakes, cope with your emotions, find support ? and move on with your life!

Discover how to

• Assess whether you're ready for divorce
• Understand your legal rights
• Cut costs by negotiating terms yourself
• Find and work with an attorney
• Avoid going to trial
• Help your kids get through it