Divorce for Dummies: 3rd Edition

John Ventura · Mary Reed

Oct 2019 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Susan Hanfield

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Getting divorced is almost never easy, but this practical, plain-English guide helps you get through the proceedings with a minimum of stress and expense. It shows you the latest changes in collaborative divorces, common law, and same-sex marriages, and even custody law-and how to work out the terms so you can begin building a fulfilling post-divorce life. ● Understand the divorce process review the key issues and decisions, get your finances in order, and file the petition ● Decide whether divorce is the best option-weigh the pros and cons of separation, consider marriage counseling, and learn about annulments ● Put things in motion-initiate the proceedings, break the news to your spouse and children, and deal with your emotions ● Make important and difficult decisions-divide your assets and debts, make a case for spousal support, and get the best custody arrangement for your children ● Protect yourself-plan for life after divorce, safeguard your money, and take action if things turn unfriendly or dangerous ● Avoid a divorce trial-negotiate your own divorce, seek help from an attorney, and work with a mediator

About the author

John Ventura is a bestselling author and a nationally board-certified bankruptcy attorney. John is the author of thirteen books on consumer and small business legal matters. He is also a regular speaker at law conferences around the country and serves on the Bankruptcy Council for the Texas Bar Association.

Mary Reed is a personal finance writer who has coauthored or ghostwritten numerous books on topics related to consumer money matters and legal rights. Mary is also the owner of Mary Reed Public Relations, providing public relations services to a wide variety of clients, including authors, publishers, and nonprofits.

Along with a diverse career on stage and screen, Susan Hanfield is a prolific audiobook narrator with hundreds of titles to her credit. Known for her ability to bring the written story to life, Susan is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, three-time Audie Award finalist, and a Voice Arts Awards nominee.

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