How to File for Divorce in New York: With Forms (Self-Help Law Kit With Forms)

An invaluable tool for those who want to handle their own divorce, this new edition is also designed for those who want to gain a better understanding of New York separation and divorce proceedings when using an attorney. How to File for a Divorce in New York, 2E includes new sections on mediation and information regarding "parenting plans" and child custody as mandated by the federal government. Easy-to-use, blank tear-out forms and instructions for completing the forms are included in the book.

Brette McWhorter Sember has authored one title and has coauthored three other Sphinx titles for the state of New York. She received her law degree from State University of New York at Buffalo. She practiced law in western New York for many years before becoming a freelance writer. She writes frequently about consumer law issues for magazines and websites from her home near Buffalo, New York.

Edward A. Haman received his bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and his law degree from the University of Toledo. He has practiced law in Florida, Michigan and Hawaii, and has served as a Michigan Circuit Court domestic relations hearing officer. He has written many self-help law books, including How to Write Your Own Living Will and How to File Your Own Bankruptcy.