101 Little Instructions for Surviving Your Divorce

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Editorial Reviews

"...common sense ideas, thoughts and tips about the divorce process, including issues about child custody, child support, mental health, how to cope with friends and family, what to expect in the courtroom, property and financial considerations, and attorneys."

--Colorado Libraries, Fall 2000



"... extends hope, encouragement and guidance from this practicing divorce attorney who has been there."

--"Book Browsing", The West Orange Times, June 22, 2000

Customer Reviews

Barbara Walton Attorney at Law
	Barbara Walton has been licensed as an attorney since 1986, practicing in the area of family law. A child of divorce, she is also a single mother, so she has personal as well as professional knowledge of the many issues involved. She advocates a common-sense approach based on her observation of long-term effects of the legal process on both adults and children.

Foreword

Chapter 1: Divorce -- Tips and pointers to make the process easier

Chapter 2: Custody -- Looking out for the person whose interest is the most important and least represented in your separation -- your child

Chapter 3: Mental Health -- Why it's important to take care of yourself and your children, relieving stress and expecting tantrums

Chapter 4: Friends and Family -- These people can be life savers or saboteurs. What you can do to get the support you need without destructive side effects

Chapter 5: In the Courtroom -- It's unfamiliar territory, but it doesn't have to be frightening

Chapter 6: Support -- One of the most hotly-contested court orders, child support is indispensable to custodial parents and misunderstood by those who pay

Chapter 7: Property and Finances -- Laws regarding property distribution vary from state to state, but handing out the "stuff" is usually very technical

Chapter 8: Attorneys -- Your attorney is someone you hire, just like a plumber or an electrician. Some tips on how to get the most from your professional relationship

Chapter 9: After It's Over -- Your new life will never be the same, but that doesn't mean it can't be better

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