Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative Divorce - Softcover

Stoner, Katherine E.

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9781413321647: Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative Divorce

Synopsis

Get essential information on how to end a marriage fairly and inexpensively.<br><br>This book guides you through a negotiated divorce, using divorce mediation, or an increasingly popular approach called collaborative divorce. Encouraging and straightforward, <i>Divorce Without Court</i> explains:<br><br> <li>how mediation works. <br></li><li>how collaborative divorce works. <br></li><li>how to maximize opportunities for settlement. <br></li><li>how to get an agreement in writing. <br></li><li>how to find and use advisors.<br><br><i>Divorce Without Court</i> provides the latest resources, contact information for state offices, national and regional organizations, and clear examples of what you can expect. With downloadable worksheets and checklists.</li>

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From the Back Cover

<b>Avoid the expense and stress of divorce court</b><br><br>Ending a marriage is always difficult, but you don’t have to be overwhelmed by financial or emotional conflict. Through mediation or a collaborative approach, you can avoid huge legal bills while protecting your kids from debilitating conflict.<br><br>This book guides you through all the steps of negotiating a divorce settlement, using divorce mediation or the innovative approach called “collaborative divorce.” Encouraging, straightforward and inspiring, <i>Divorce Without Court</i> how mediation and collaborative divorce work for all kinds of families and shows you how to:<br><br><li>choose the right technique for your family<br></li><li>maximize opportunities for settlement<br></li><li>get an agreement in writing<br></li><li>find and use advisers<br></li><li>protect your children first, last and always<br><br><i>Divorce Without Court</i> provides key state court websites, contact information for mediation organizations, and clear examples of what you can expect in either mediation or collaboration. This new 4th edition has been revised to reflect the most current trends in mediation, collaborative practice, and divorce law.</li>

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