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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   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Domestic Relations - General    4. Domestic relations    5. Family Law - General    6. General    7. Legal Profession    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. United States    10. Business & Economics / General    11. Economics, Finance, Business and Industry   

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Valuable resource!
As a student who wants to work for agencies to prevent crime on the internet, I wasn't sure how much "Family Law and Practice: The Paralegal's Guide" was going to do for me.It turned out to be an incredible resource, not only of how the system works, but also of the workings of families in suboptimal conditions. Great for Students and People Interested in the Law
This is a wonderful book for both students and people interested in family law.It covers everything from the history of family law to current events, such as Roseanne and Tom Arnold's marriage.The cases are more like soap operas than the dry cases one usually associates with law.These cases will inspire great conversation in the classroom and will hold the students' interest from start to finish. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business Law    2. Domestic Relations Law    3. Domestic relations    4. Family Law - General    5. General    6. Law    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Paralegal Services    9. Paralegals & Paralegalism    10. United States    11. Family law    12. Law / General    13. Legal profession    14. Legal skills & practice   

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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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Great book, just not if you live in certain states...
This book is great.It made me think about a lot of things, being unmarried to my live-in partner and having a young child.However, we are moving to Illinois soon, and this book does NOT apply to unmarried, heterosexual couples there.Illinois is one of a handful of states that has laws against cohabitation.If you live in Illinois or another state that still has these types of laws on the books, none of the legal documents that this book helps you prepare are going to hold up in court.I think it's great, however, that a book like this exists and is so detailed and helpful.Cohabitating couples, especially those of us who have children together and plan to buy homes or own property together, need to know the legal issues as individuals and as a couple.I highly recommend this book, though it probably isn't worth your time if your state still has the anti-cohabitation laws.

Don't live with someone unless you've read this book
Readers should note that this book was written for unmarried opposite-sex couples only.Same-sex couples should instead read _A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples_ by Hayden Curry and Denis Clifford, also published by Nolo.Although many of the issues overlap regardless of sexual orientation, this book considers specifically the concerns facing unmarried male-female partners. Get It In Writing!
As Judge Judy points out to her audience, there are no courts that protect couples living together.People who decide to live together, need to set up a legal contract.When things fall apart, the last thing needed is the distress and lawsuits that don't have any validity of who or what is owed.In a society that pushes marriage on men and women, it's refreshing to know that there are people who choose to be happy with an alternative lifestyle.When the marriage falters, couples have to seek legal assistance to end their marriage.And divorce drags on for years because the courts fuel the fire which drains both parties emotionally and financially.And children are caught in this mudslinging.Perhaps an alternative to marriage may change the divorce laws in this country. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Domestic Relations Law    2. Family    3. Family Law - General    4. Family Relationships    5. Forms    6. Interpersonal Relations    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Legal status, laws, etc.    10. United States    11. Unmarried couples   

Subjects:  1. Family Law - General    2. Law    3. Reference / Law   

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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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Subjects:  1. Divorce    2. Domestic Relations Law    3. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Law / Domestic Relations / Divorce & Separation   

Subjects:  1. Arrest    2. Domestic Relations Law    3. Family Violence    4. Forensic Science    5. General    6. Police    7. Politics - Current Events    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. Sociology - General    11. United States    12. Wife abuse    13. Child abuse    14. Family & relationships    15. Family welfare    16. Police & security services    17. USA   

Subjects:  1. Abuse - General    2. Criminal Law - General    3. Family Law - General    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. Sociology - General    8. United States    9. Wife abuse    10. Domestic violence    11. Social Science / Criminology   

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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

Subjects:  1. Divorce    2. Divorce & Separation    3. Domestic Relations - Divorce & Separation    4. Domestic Relations Law    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    7. Handbooks, manuals, etc    8. Human Services    9. Law    10. Law and legislation    11. Social Science    12. United States    13. Computer Hardware & Operating Systems    14. Family & Relationships / Family Relationships    15. Utilities & tools   

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

Subjects:  1. Divorce    2. Divorce settlements    3. Domestic Relations Law    4. Equitable distribution of mari    5. Equitable distribution of marital property    6. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    7. Family Law - General    8. Law    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Marital property    11. Personal Finance - General    12. Popular works    13. Practical Guides    14. Sociology - Marriage & Family    15. United States    16. Valuation   

Subjects:  1. Abuse - General    2. Domestic Relations - General    3. Dysfunctional Families    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family Law - General    6. Family violence    7. Government policy    8. Jurisprudence    9. Law    10. Philosophy    11. Services for    12. Victims of family violence    13. Crime & criminology    14. True Crime / General   

Subjects:  1. Civil Procedure    2. Domestic Relations - General    3. Domestic Relations Law    4. Domestic relations    5. Family Law - General    6. General    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Reference    9. United States    10. Business & Economics / General    11. Family law   

Subjects:  1. Arbitration, Negotiation, Mediation    2. Conflict Resolution    3. Dispute resolution (Law)    4. Domestic relations    5. Family & Relationships    6. Family Law - General    7. Family counseling    8. Family mediation    9. Family/Marriage    10. Legal Reference / Law Profession    11. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    12. Family & Relationships / Conflict Resolution    13. Legal skills & practice    14. Psychology   

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Clear explanation
Another clear, concise explanation book from Examples series.
Worst Examples & Explanations That I Have Ever Read
As I read this book, I was under the distinct impression that the authors forgot about the deadline for completion and wrote it overnight.The editor of this book should lose his job.He should also be blackballed from the industry.I stopped counting spelling and grammatical errors within thirty minutes because I needed every ounce of concentration that I could possibly muster to read the unfriendly text.I have praised the Examples and Explanations series throughout my law-school career.However, I might actually be forced to burn this one and to pretend that it never existed.The authors omit important details and provide vague descriptions of important cases and points of law.Also, some sentences make no sense because words "switched positions are."The examples and explanations lack substance and imagination.Text explaining an aspect of law is immediately followed by an example and an explanation that repeats the text.Also, the authors used "P" and "D" as the names in almost every example.I am thoroughly disappointed with this book.I would suggest buying it only if you have no other options.I would wait for the second edition.Surely, Aspen Publishers cares about its reputation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Domestic relations    2. Family Law - General    3. Law    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Outlines, syllabi, etc    6. United States    7. Family law   

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Good book for a difficult situation
While going through a divorce can be difficult, this book shows that there are real, concrete ways to make it less so.The book is well organized.Written in plain English, it's also easy to understand.It offers good tips and links to other valuable resources.The book provides important guidelines for managing finances, preparing and filing legal papers, dividing property and more.The author continually stresses the importance of taking the high road, which helps keep the flame low on a potentially volatile situation.When both parties are in respectful relationship to each other, she writes, it helps ease the process and make for a smoother transition after the divorce, which is especially important when there are children to consider. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Divorce    2. Divorce & Separation    3. Domestic Relations Law    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family Law - Divorce & Separation    6. Family Law - General    7. Law    8. Law and legislation    9. Popular works    10. United States   

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Don't waste your time/money - get a lawyer
I purchased this book to help file forms on a stepparent adoption.I submitted the form that was included on the CD "Petition to Terminate Parental Rights of the Alleged Father".To my dismay, they told me that I was using an "outdated" template, as the Civil Code 7409(a) that was referenced was repealed 10 years ago.I sought help from an attorney who told me that this is now under Family Code Section 7611.I do not trust the forms now, as I fear there may be other mistakes that I do not know of, as I am not an attorney.
An easy and at times fun way to save thousands on adopting
This book is wonderful for anyone who wants to adopt their spouse's child and has the consent of the other bio-parent (or other stipulation such as the death of the bio-parent, etc.). It not only provides needed forms, butalso has word-by-word examples of the documents you will need to typeyourself (for me, that was actually fun!) Additionally, if you live in LosAngeles as I did during the process, it gives you special instructions forfiling in L.A. county - very helpful! I had to pay only a $700 assessmentfee and 2 or 3 small filing fees and the whole process, from filing theinitial petition to the final hearing (which is especially enjoyable) wascompleted in under 4 months! And the experience brought me even closer toour 5 year old little girl as well as my wife! A lawyer quoted me legalfees of "$2,500 to $3,000, not including filing and assessmentfees" before I found this book. You will not only save money, but comeaway with an amazing sense of accomplishment and a renewed appreciation foryour family. I highly recommend this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adoption    2. Adoption And Adoption Services    3. California    4. Domestic Relations - Children    5. Domestic Relations Law    6. Family Law - Children    7. Forms    8. Law    9. Law and legislation    10. Legal Reference / Law Profession    11. Legal status, laws, etc    12. Legal status, laws, etc.    13. Reference    14. Stepchildren   

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A Vital Guide to the Changing Legal Landscape
Attorney Burda has done the impossible, writing a "black-letter law" treatise in an easy-to-read and enjoyable style.
Good For Students
Ms. Burda's book provides guidance and training for the law student seeking to learn about a cutting edge nuance of estate-planning.With crystal clear language and outstanding organization, a law student finds him/herself wishing his/her law school professors followed Ms. Burda's instructional paradigm.This book is a must read for anyone seeking a career helping others plan for retirement.

Very insightful, very well-written
This book is an excellent resource for attorneys as well as non-legally educated persons. The book covers all issues that a person would need to take into consideration in creating an estate/living plan for a same-sex couple. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Estate Planning    2. Estates & Trusts    3. Family Law - General    4. Gay Studies    5. Gay couples    6. Homosexuality    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Legal status, laws, etc    10. Legal status, laws, etc.    11. Personal Finance - Financial Planning    12. United States    13. Law / General    14. Property, real estate, land & tenancy law    15. USA