A comprehensive, easily understood divorce roadmap supplemented by a veteran divorce attorney¿s advice and rarely discussed strategies for attaining goals in divorce Renowned for his compassionate work in family law, divorce lawyer/mediator Larry Sarezky explains all the basics and much more in a bite-sized volume that soothes and even entertains as it educates. Flashes of humor, a golden retriever guide, and illustrations by the author's granddaughter (reminding parents to focus on their kids) keep readers engaged with priceless tips and strategies rarely accessed by divorcing spouses. Among a host of topics covered besides the basics of support, property division and children in divorce, are how to: work with lawyers, mediators and other divorce professionals; save legal fees; avoid unnecessary battles over children; avoid common but game-changing mistakes; use divorce tax rules. Readers will learn, for example, how to find the "Quality Divorce Lawyer Bargain Basement," how to be both proactive and frugal by "being your own paralegal" and secrets of legal fee billing that can make a lawyer with a higher hourly rate less expensive than a colleague charging less per hour.And all of this comes ¿from the kind of divorce lawyer anyone would want: funny, kind, laser-focused, nonjudgmental, and extremely informative¿. the book stands out for its calm, deliberate, and winning tone, which feels both reassuring and nurturing.¿ Foreword Clarion Reviews"THIS BOOK IS A MASTERPIECE!" raves Joanie Winberg, CEO of the National Association of Divorce for Women and Children. ¿Only Larry Sarezky could have written a book that contains all the divorce essentials plus priceless strategies for success and savings that you won't find anywhere else!¿

Shares a different approach to divorce resolution that will help readers better navigate through the emotional and financial devastation of a break-up.

Women are still discovering-the hard way-just how difficult and unpredictable child custody cases can be. The first and most comprehensive book of its kind, this is a complete insider's guide filled with crucial advice from judges, lawyers, therapists, and mothers who have experienced this challenging legal process. It is designed for women at every stage of divorce and covers a wide range of legal strategies, as well as financial and psychological issues. This updated edition describes how to use technology advantageously and pitfalls to avoid, as well as changes in interstate custody laws and essential topics such as: - Choosing a lawyer - What to expect before and in court - Blended families - Domestic violence risk factors for women - What makes a custody agreement good or bad - Dealing with your emotions - Parental kidnapping cases - An appendix of recommended reading

The 2019 edition of Divorce, Simply Stated combines a concise and comprehensive yet compassionate explanation of family law essentials with a divorce insider's insights and strategies for optimizing outcomes, reducing expense and saving readers thousands of dollars. During a 35-year career in matrimonial law, the author has represented clients from the ranks of Fortune 500 CEOs, MLB Hall of Famers, and Oscar, Grammy and Emmy award winners. The book covers all the divorce bases and engages readers with a uniquely compassionate narrative of practical advice not found elsewhere. Written in response to the radical changes in U.S. divorce created by the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act, this is the most up-to-date divorce how-to on the market.

Think the worst won't happen to you? Divorce can turn even the most sensible and perfectly nice people into malicious cutthroats. And while divorce is never easy, it can get downright nasty if your spouse wants to turn the process into the ffifiight of his or her life. Whether your spouse is vengeful, abusive, money-hungry, or just plain angry, a divorce can become prolonged, costly, and psychologically and emotionally damaging to your children. Here, Jeffery M. Leving, one of America's most prominent and experienced divorce lawyers, shows you how to win any divorce fair and square, even when your spouse brings out the heavy artillery. By giving real-life examples, Leving provides essential advice on everything from picking the right lawyer and devising a winning settlement strategy to getting the most from your day in court and dealing with an ex-spouse. Divorce Wars will help ensure you are acting wisely and effectively at every stage of the process, and will help you and your children survive even the most painful and difffiicult divorce.

Your marriage is over, now what? Where do you start? Do you need an attorney, can or should you do it on your own, what if you don't have a lot of money but need an attorney, how do you put together a solid parenting plan that may help prevent costly modifications, I'm single again now what? Start Here - Your Guide Through Divorce and Recovery; Second Edition will provide you with the answers to these questions and so much more. You will receive an insiders guide with helpful advice, money saving tips, getting organized, finding an attorney, working with your attorney to save time and money, parenting advice and plans, recovery and more. Also included is a pre-divorce checklist, marital spreadsheet to track your assets and liabilities, glossary and sample parenting plan to help minimize costly post decree litigation - all together in a quick and easy to read guide. This is the only book you'll need! Get realistic information and advice from someone who has experienced divorce both personally and professionally. I have been in your shoes, I have been in your child's shoes, I have helped thousands more through this process. Written by a family law professional and divorce coach with over 20 years of experience Start Here is your guide to the other side! Get your copy now!