DIVORCE 101

If your “Prince Charming” is really a frog, and “Happily Ever After” isn’t, then it’s likely that you are either considering a divorce or currently going through the divorce process. I would like to tell you that getting a divorce is a piece of cake, but unfortunately it’s not. Untying the knot is going to involve numerous decisions, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the whole process. Not only are there many choices to make when it comes to splitting your lives, but you also have to deal with the emotional turmoil that is common with the break up of a marriage. They say that ignorance is bliss, but in a divorce, what you don’t know can hurt you. It would be nice to think that your husband and lawyer will handle everything, but you are the one who is ultimately responsible for the outcome of your divorce. You really need to approach your divorce with open eyes to protect yourself (i.e. plan for the worst while hoping for the best). The best thing that you can do is to arm yourself with the appropriate information in order to be prepared for what lies ahead. If you have the luxury of time, begin to plan for your divorce before it ever happens. This book will help guide you through the no-mans land of divorce. It will provide you with the tools to stay on top of your situation so that you don’t feel lost in the legal jungle. You’ll find answers to many of your questions about divorce. Get tips on choosing a lawyer, determining where you stand financially, and the various ways to approach dividing assets and debts. You’ll also learn about custody arrangements, parenting plans, and visitation rights. The information that you’ll find outlines many of the situations that you will face in your divorce. Each state has its own individual divorce laws, and this is where the experience of a qualified divorce lawyer comes in handy. Use this book in conjunction with your lawyer to be prepared and knowledgeable about the divorce process. To get the most benefit out of this guide, read it through once to get an idea of what you will be facing in your divorce. You can then go back through and fill out the worksheets to customize it to your own situation. It is my hope that this guide will help make the divorce process easier for you. Please remember that the information contained within should not be taken as legal advice. For specific legal advice in your divorce case, you need to consult a skilled divorce attorney.