Child Custody: Building Agreements That Work (2nd ed)

Dealing with custody and visitation issues during separation or divorce can feel overwhelming and frustrating. Written by a professional mediator, Child Custody presents a step-by-step method for overcoming these obstacles and putting together a parenting agreeement that everyone--especially the children--can live with. Illustrations.

Divorce. Once the lawyers get into the act, the blood really starts to fly, and if there are children, things can get endlessly worse. This workbook from Nolo Press is a thorough approach to a do-your-own child custody agreement. If there's any chance you can work together (and there's information about negotiation and mediation here, too) this book will help you avoid a costly and adversarial situation. At the very worst, the information and worksheets will help you define the problem areas--the areas you want the lawyer sharks to attack first.