This book will save you money. Even if the divorce is completely straightforward, and there are no arrangements for children and finances to sort out, a solicitor will typically charge between GBP500 and GBP1000 to deal with the divorce for you, not including court fees. If there are arrangements for children or finances to sort out, then the solicitor's fees are likely to be many times that sum. This book is for the increasing number of people who have to go through divorce proceedings without legal assistance, and for those who just want to save legal costs. It includes: *A guide to divorce proceedings, including completing all the required forms. *Sorting out financial/property arrangements, whether by agreement or through the court. *Making arrangements for children. *Details of child support maintenance. *Dealing with domestic violence, costs and mediation. *Plus specimen forms, useful addresses and websites, and a detailed glossary of legal terms. This book is for anyone who is seeking or contemplating a divorce, or anyone whose spouse has issued divorce proceedings against them. Even if you are separating from your spouse and do not wish to divorce at this time, this book will be useful to you as many of the principles with regard to arrangements for children and sorting out finances are the same.

- Sample divorce forms -- Appearing in court -- After your divorce.

For 34 years, this is the book Californians have turned to when facing divorce. Written by Ed Sherman, the acknowledged expert in the field, How to Do Your Own Divorce in California has been an industry success story not only because the information is current and reliable, but also because it has resulted in 60 percent of the state's divorces going through the courts without the help of attorneys, saving literally billions in legal fees. Part one explains the laws on dividing property and settling issues of custody, visitation, and child support. Part two covers the court process step-by-step - how to complete all of the forms and file them with the court clerk; the waiting periods to expect between steps; how to get through the court appearance or even avoid it altogether; and more. This classic guide comes with a CDROM and resouces, as well as blank tear-out copies of all the court forms needed for an uncontested dissolution.

Seventy now-adult children of divorce give their candid and often heart-wrenching answers to eight questions (arranged in eight chapters, by question), including: What were the main effects of your parents' divorce on your life? What do you say to those who claim that "children are resilient" and "children are happy when their parents are happy"? What would you like to tell your parents then and now? What do you want adults in our culture to know about divorce? What role has your faith played in your healing? Their simple and poignant responses are difficult to read and yet not without hope. Most of the contributors--women and men, young and old, single and married--have never spoken of the pain and consequences of their parents' divorce until now. They have often never been asked, and they believe that no one really wants to know. Despite vastly different circumstances and details, the similarities in their testimonies are striking; as the reader will discover, the death of a child's family impacts the human heart in universal ways.

his book will take you through every aspect of a divorce using clear explanations of the law, and providing checklists, together with examples of the court forms and draft letters. It explains the complete procedure. Contents: Introduction; 1. Am I entitled to a divorce?; 2. The Costs; 3. Your Property and Your Children; 4. The Law Society's Family Law Protocol; 5. Pre-Marital Agreements; 6. Children; 7. Maintenance for You and Your Spouse; 8. Civil Partnerships; 9. Happily Ever After?; 10. Statutory Background to Divorce; Frequently Asked Questions; Glossary; Useful Addresses, Websites and Forms; Appendix: Letters and Forms; Index.

This book is Part One of attorney Ed Sherman’s famous “How to Do Your Own Divorce in California.” This is where you get essential information for any kind of divorce—how California divorce laws affect your income, property, debts and children. Most important, you’ll learn how to solve disagreements without going to court. There are references to Part Two, but if you do not plan to do your own paperwork, you won’t need Part Two unless you want to use it to supervise a professional you hired to do your paperwork for you. If you decide you want the whole kit, you can get it for 50% off, so you won’t end up paying more than if you had bought “How to Do Your Own Divorce” in the first place. Specific to California, this book gives you practical and legal advice in clear, simple language that will answer your questions and guide you to a faster, smoother, less painful and less expensive divorce. Shows you how to stay out of court and complete your divorce with little or no help from an attorney. How to: • reduce conflict and avoid court battles • divide property fairly without a fight • deal with spousal support • deal with child support, custody and visitation • draft a settlement agreement