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Great information, Easy to read, Well organized
Remarkable. Because each case is so different it would be useless to present this information in any other form.

5 star easy!Highly recommended for its priceless content!
I wish someone would have recommended this book at the start of my divorce and custody dispute. This book is by far the best resource book for custody disputes and surviving a divorce. At first glance one would think that it is a bit expensive. However, once you receive it you will be thankful that you did. You could combine numerous other books in this genre and they would not compare to this single book. This book goes in depth without losing the reader. You will find yourself referencing it throughout your divorce and/or custody dispute. Chapters include: 1) Strategies to win custody 2)False Allegations 3)Evidence documentation 4)Grandparents5)Hiring a detective 6)Rights during visitation 7)Parental Alienation Syndrome 8) Conflict resolution 9)DNA Testing 10)Case Law and so much more! 640 plus pages. An incredible resource worth every penny! Robert Pedersen founder of www.fatherachildsright.org
Sloppy, but informative
There's a lot of good information in it, but it gets hard to read at times due to poor organization/editing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Divorce & Separation    2. Family & Relationships    3. Family Law - Children    4. Family/Marriage    5. Psychotherapy - Counseling   

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Great Gift!
A good friend recommended this book to me, and it has REALLY great advice! I was skeptical, because after all who wants advice from lawyers :-) but the lawyers in this book were exceptionally thoughtful and insightful.
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Subjects:  1. Anecdotes    2. Divorce    3. Divorce & Separation    4. Family & Relationships    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Family/Marriage    7. Interpersonal Relations    8. Marriage    9. Marriage And Divorce Counseling    10. United States   

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Very Helpful
Well written, easy to understand with loads of advice and comfort for those going through the challenges of a custody battle.The author shares some of her own experiences and leaves you with a feeling of hopeful optimism.I consider this a must-read for any parent going through a divorce.I thought that her comments on dressing for court and behavior during separation were common sense, but perhaps there are some readers who would need to understand better how their image and demeanor affect a judge's perception of them as a parent.I would definitely recommend this book to anyone trying to gain custody of their children.

What Every Woman Should Know About Divorce And Cusody
This is the most thorough and informative book on divorce issues that I have read.As a divorce attorney, I am always curious to know what other attorneys are thinking. Ms. Smith's perspective and commentary mirror much of my own experiences and conclusions.The book is easy to read and filled with relevant, realistic examples and practical advice.I highly recommend this book to both nonlawyers, who have a reason to learn about this subject and to lawyers so they can refine and expand their knowedge of the divorce process.

What Every Woman Should Know About Divorce and Custody:
This book was a god send.It helped me with so many issues.I found it to be a true survival guide with advice that works.I purchased the book months ago when I was first separated.Now my ordeal is almost over but I still keep the book by my nightstand and refer to it constantly. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Custody of children    2. Divorce    3. Domestic Relations Law    4. Family Law - Children    5. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    6. Family/Marriage    7. Law    8. Law and legislation    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Legal status, laws, etc.    11. Popular works    12. Practical Guides    13. United States    14. Women    15. Family & Relationships / Divorce   

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One of Two Key Books to Read if Contemplating Divorce
This book is one which I would recommend to any individual considering a divorce.One of the authors of the book, Stu Webb, is the "founder" of the collaborative divorce movement.The book should be read before selecting and going forward with traditional adversarial representation.There are several pros of the book are that it is written with one voice - despite being written by two lawyers.It is clearly written.The alternative book is the book with Pauline Tessler as co-author.This books is somewhat longer and more inter-disciplinary in its approach.The co-author is a psychologist.If you are looking for the book that is easiest to read yet, by this one.

Great guide to a great process!
Collaborative law is the new divorce revolution and this book is a wonderful, easy to read, well-organized guide.If you want to have dignity, integrity and civility when you and your spouse part, READ THIS BOOK! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Compromise (Law)    2. Dispute resolution (Law)    3. Divorce    4. Divorce & Separation    5. Divorce suits    6. Domestic Relations Law    7. Family & Relationships    8. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    9. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    10. Family/Marriage    11. Popular works    12. United States    13. Family & Relationships / Divorce    14. Separation & divorce   

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Very helpful book
I used this book years ago for my own divorce and got the new edition to help a friend.Very easy to follow and helpful suggestions. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Divorce    2. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Law / Domestic Relations / Divorce & Separation   

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A indispensable addition to my library
Before I read this book, I had no idea what I didn't know.An easy read, this book is clear, to the point, and full of using tips and strategies. I am using the disc that is included to organize my files. I have new strategies to prepare my witnesses.I finally understand the importance of organizing my information and find that I'm even settling my cases more effectively.Thanks, Lynne and Steve, for an indispensable addition to my law library.J Zapoleon ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Divorce    3. Divorce suits    4. Law    5. Law and legislation    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Reference    8. Trial practice    9. United States    10. Law / Reference   

Editorial Review

Jeffery Leving has spent more than a decade in the trenches of domestic law. From that perspective, he gives men embroiled in custody disputes a powerful and impassioned voice in Read more

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Fathers and Men need to WAKE UP NOW
I felt compelled to write about this book after reading one of the reviews on it apparently written by a female.
Some good thoughts but overoptimistic
The author of this book certainly does not say anything that is untrue, even given the huge disparity of laws in the 50 states. However, on the front cover, among other things, he says you will learn how to:
Very informative
This book is a must read for all dads who are facing custody disputes of any type.Fathers are a very important part of a child's life and they should know how to fight to stay close and involved with their children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Child Care/Parenting    2. Child custody    3. Civil Procedure    4. Custody of children    5. Divorced fathers    6. Education    7. Family & Relationships    8. Family Law - Children    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Legal status, laws, etc.    11. Popular works    12. Practical Guides    13. United States    14. Law for the lay person    15. Private, property, family law    16. Separation & divorce    17. USA   

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Annulment erases what a civil divorce cannot and never can
An act of annulment is a spiritual rite of making null and void a transaction - in this case of marriage. It is not a divorce which is a legal declaration that obligations between two parties has ceased. Annulment is on par with marriage in the sense that it dissolves the vow and pledges spoken to create the marital covenant. This is a major distinction. Once a bride and bridegroom take vows to each other in front of a priest in a church in front of all their friends and families .... It is not a promise, a contract, or an agreement, it is a sacred divine vow, a permanent spiritual binding union of two souls. A fusion of two people into one. Annulment is a spiritual erasure of that vow. So non-Catholics who must go through the process to marry a Catholic will learn how to understand this process. It is a second chance to get it right once and for all.

Clear, No-Nonsense Explanation of annullments
This book explained the entire annullment process in terms a layperson could understand. The book is divided into question/answer segments, all relevant and easy-to-understand. The best resource I've found on an often confusing topic. A must-read if you are considering annullment or need to answer those who question the process. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity - Catholicism    2. Christianity - Christian Life - Marriage    3. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    4. Religion    5. Religion - Classic Works   

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Important book, along with...
Divorce is one of the most grueling experiences anyone can go through, and this book is a great guide for easing the challenges.The book is packed with information on the legal and emotional issues that are likely to arise -- and how to deal with them.The topics span the board, from making the initial decision, to preparing for trial, to how to talk with the kids about it all.
Very Informative, but deceptively biased
After reading many, many studies on the subject of divorce, support and custody, and also personally being a single father for 13 years with sole custody of 3 children and also being a non-custodial parent of one younger child I feel I can comment objectively on this book. Extensive Information
This book is filled with extensive information. With over 60% of the population getting divorced, this subject should no longer be taboo.
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Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Divorce    3. Divorce & Separation    4. Emotions    5. Family & Relationships    6. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    7. Family Law - General    8. Family/Marriage    9. Law and legislation    10. Popular works    11. Psychological aspects    12. Psychology    13. United States    14. Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830)    15. Family & Relationships / Divorce    16. Family law    17. Marriage & relationships    18. Performing Arts    19. Separation & divorce   

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Amazingly helpful!
Ms. Stark's book offers both efficiency and compassion as she helpsdivorcing couples work through the process.Her information is accurateand precise.The advice she provides will enable reasonable people to findresolutions to many of the natural flashpoint issues natural todivorce.Read more

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A great practical well written book for all!
Out of all the books or articles i have read on divorce, this author really gets to the point when it comes to divorce & custody.I also wrote the author Ms . Pekala, who then called me and gave me additional input that my own lawyer failed to implement on my case.I have been telling everyone to buy the book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Business/Economics    3. Divorce    4. Divorce settlements    5. Domestic Relations - Divorce & Separation    6. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    7. Law and legislation    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Popular works    10. Practical Guides    11. United States    12. Women's rights    13. Law / Domestic Relations / Divorce & Separation   

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Reviews encouraged it, so I bought both...
... both "Divorce & Money" books, that is, one by Smith and the other by Woodhouse. And I have to say, while this book DOES have a lower price, in this case you get what you pay for.
IN YOUR HOUR OF NEED
Recently, I purchased Gayle Rosenwald Smith's DIVORCE AND MONEY, Everything You Need To Know, as I am starting divorce proceedings for the second time. I cannot recomend this book highly enough. I was confused as to why this informative, excellent book has recieved such negative comments by some of Amazon's reviewers. There is another book with the same title--but with a different sub-title, that was refered to as preferable; eventhough I found that Nolo Press book (which I examined) to be less informative, more difficult to comprehend and more expensive; $14.95 v. $34.99.
This is the wrong book!
I got this book on accident after my friend recommended the Nolo book by the same name. I was really not expecting much and this book lived up to my expectations because it kept saying "Go see a lawyer! Go see a lawyer!" Then my friend saw I had the wrong book... Part of the reason I picked up this book was all the good reviews, but then I see that many of them come from Philadelphia, where this book's author is from. Coincidence? Probably not because all their comments don't seem to match the contents. Do yourself a favor and get the Nolo book, it's really much better. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Divorce & Separation    2. Divorce settlements    3. Domestic Relations Law    4. Equitable distribution of mari    5. Equitable distribution of marital property    6. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Popular works    10. Practical Guides    11. United States    12. Self-Help / General   

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A "must-have" resource for every practicing attorney whose work takes him into the sphere of bankruptcy law
"Attorney Liability in Bankruptcy" is a "must-have" resource for every practicing attorney whose work takes him into the sphere of bankruptcy law. Filled from cover to cover with up-to-date (as of 2006) critical letters and forms needed to comply with recent legal changes and the imperatives of the new bankruptcy law, Attorney Liability in Bankruptcy covers everything from dealing with creditors' lawyers to bankruptcy ethics issues to reaffirming debt after bankruptcy and much more. An accompanying CD-ROM with letters that can be quickly modified to suit appropriate situations and jurisdictions, Attorney Liability in Bankruptcy is easy-to-use, utterly invaluable resource, and also recommended for lay readers seeking to brush up on legal changes before consulting an expensive bankruptcy attorney. No general practice law office can afford to be without a copy of "Attorney Liability in Bankruptcy" in their professional reference library.
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thrive don't just survive
while there are many books available on divorce there are few that are succinct enough and simple enough to get your attention when you have been thrust unsuspecting into the middle of a divorce. I have read the book many times in the 2 years since my x initiated our divorce and it has been supremely helpful in helping me atttain my dignity, humor, and resolve in living a life no less without my former.If nothing else ithas given me a positive direction to go when no one else could or would.I have followed all the advice and will be living the life I choose thanks to the jump start I got from this book and all the people it helped lead me to. "A reader'sreview" says it all, if you need help this book is it!

Caveat Emptor - Only read it if you want revenge & money
If you still love your estranged husband (or wife, for that matter, as the text is relevant for both sexes), toss this book, walk away and forget it has ever come into your possession. "Beat Him" is written for those who believe in getting even in the event of a separation, not least in their being awarded a huge financial settlement at the time of divorce. If you see yourself belonging to this category, the book sets out to advance some pointers, albeit vindictive ones, on how you could make the best of the situation when your other half decides to opt out of your life.
Beat Him -- Financially and Emotionally
Ted Knight's book is a wonderful resource and gives such valuable insight on the 'Right' things to do before, during, and after a divorce. Every woman involved in a separation or a divorce should read this to bring order, understanding, and organization to the chaos and devastation of a marriage gone bad. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Divorce & Separation    2. Family & Relationships / Divorce    3. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    4. Law / Domestic Relations / Divorce & Separation    5. Divorce    6. Domestic Relations - Divorce & Separation    7. Family & Relationships    8. Personal & Practical Guides    9. Self-Help   

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Covers Many Topics
This book hit on many topics and is a good reference book to use throughout the various stages of your divorce. Touches on a wide variety of things and generally answers some questions you might have. Some advice in this book I did not see in other divorce books such as what to do about debt in both of your names. Outlines what to do about credit card debt in both names as well as mortgage debt in both names. Mortgage debt is harder to get out of your name even if your spouse is awarded the asset. You are both still liable for mortgage debt until it is paid off or refinanced. Even if your divorce decree says that your former spouse is responsible for paying it. Book tells you how to communicate with credit card companies in regard to protecting your credit.
thorough, reliable
Divorce for Dummies is a thorough overview of the divorce process and ways to make it easier and less expensive. I know the authors from interviewing them for my Internet radio show, [...] and other articles, and I know they are very careful in the resources and information they present. I also believe they really do have the consumer's best interest at heart.
OK for general information, not for individual states
I prefer books that are state specific such as Texas Family Law Guide, Louisiana Family Law Guide, etc. ... Read more

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Divorce & Sanity
I give this book to all my clients at our first meeting.This book will help divorcing couples stay sane and get what they need out of their divorce process.Every chapter has guidance and words of wisdom.I recommend this book to every person who is thinking of, or going through, divorce.

It ruined MY LIFE
This was the only book I bought in '92 a year before my divorce became final.I was really in need of solid advice, and got rooked.
I saved thousands!
Many of our friends have spent thousands on lawyer fees and ended up frustrated and bitter.Following Sam Margulies' advice, we were able to work out an equitable divorce settlement that was approved by the court within a month of the final divorce decree.Our total fees were less than $1000.00, and our relationship has remained good enough to make decisions about our children together with the kids' best interests in mind.Unlike others we know, we've both been able to move on with our separate lives. ... Read more

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Praise from Isabel Allende
As the matriarch in a very large extended family, where there is much love but conflict may be unavoidable, I read Collaborative Divorce with great interest.I hope my family will not need to use it, but just in case, I bought a copy for each couple around me.Bitter divorces are expensive, painful, they create long-term resentment, and make it difficult to raise healthy children.The damaging effects of failed or thwarted love can and should be avoided. That is the point of this book.According to the authors, when there is a commitment to integrity, ethical
Must Read for Divorce
The authors have succeeded in creating an easily accessible and remarkably complete guide to thinking about and managing this difficult process.The combination of legal and emotional insight will resonate strongly with anyone who has participated in divorce and goes on to skillfully guide the reader through the alternative.Clearly there is a better way and this work hits on all the different aspects, how to approach them and the high value of avoiding the legal process.This is a must read for anyone contemplating divorce.The outcome will be a dramatically better experience, better settlement and an easier path to the rest of one's life.Top rating.

Judicial view of divorce
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Editorial Review

Anger and hurt tend to figure strongly in divorce, hand-in-hand with resentment, sadness, and fear about your future. And more often than not, these emotional woes all coalesce under the banner of money. Nolo Press is known for its thorough research and user-friendly approach to legal matters, and its book on

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Take it from me, this is the best book
All the dueling reviews below would have you wonder about the quality of both "Divorce and Money" books, so as an experiment I got both. It's pretty clear that this book (Nolo's) is the better one, hands down. The difference was evident in just minutes. Everything's presented in easy to read verbiage, the charts are easy to use, and the forms and checklists were really handy. Helped me and my ex make the split easier than I expected, frankly. Thank you for this book!!

My new favorite book!
Okay I might be exagerating but I did love this book. A friend recommended it after my husband and I decide to "part ways." I accidently picked up the other book with the same title and was not so thrilled with all the Get A Attorney advice, but then I realized my mistake and got this version -- it's SO helpful. It almost took me by the hand and showed me how to be less emotional than I would be when making decisions affecting how to split our property and bills up, and how to figure out child support.

My eyes glazed over.........FELT LIKE I WAS IN LATIN CLASS!!
Read both books and all the reviews of 2 books with basically the same name and if you want more information in a MUCH MORE user friendly, readable (in English) format at 1/2 the price buy the other book by Smith, Divorce and Money Everything you need to know.I read a review that the Smith book just wants you to hire expensive lawyers.NOTHING could be further from the truth. No matter what, you need a lawyer and this book tells you the same thing. It doesn't mean you have to be stupid! As a normal, middle class guy with a college education and MY OWN BUSINESS this book makes you feel like you are in Latin Class again.Do your self a favor and not only buy Smith's book on Money get her book on Children.......you will save lots of time and stress. ... Read more

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When you can Keep it Simple
This book tells you what you need to know in a simple, straight manner. If you situation is standard and you need a book to take you through the paces, this is what you need. Recommend resource.

Excellenct Book!
Expertly written. This is a very informative, play by play book. It outlines the real rules of the "Game". It provides detailed information for family members needing to understand the facts of how a custody case is decided, the players involved and who has the most impact on the case.
straightforward assistance for a sticky divorce
This is a handbook for divorce where child custody is involved.Well written, down to the basics advice. I have read several others and the author gives real instrucuctions, not theory.Mr. White understands the template of custody and demonstrates how to move the chess pieces.There's strategy and chronologies in this book I haven't found in other books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Custody of children    2. Evidence, Expert    3. Family Law - Children    4. General    5. Psychology    6. Self-Help    7. United States    8. Divorce settlements    9. Family & Health    10. Family & Relationships-General    11. Law-Family Law - Children    12. Self-Help & Practical Interests    13. Self-Help / General