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Divorce without court :

by Stoner, Katherine E.,
Edition statement:5th edition. Physical details: 465 pages : illustrations, forms ; 23 cm ISBN:9781413325270; 1413325270.
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300 - 399 346.730166 Sto (Browse shelf) Available 107839

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The role of mediation and collaborative law in the divorce process -- What happens in mediation -- What happens in a collaborative divorce -- Deciding to mediate or collaborate -- Proposing mediation or collaboration to your spouse -- Finding a mediator -- Finding a collaborative attorney -- Using advisers and doing legal research -- Getting started on information gathering -- Preparing for and making the most of the first session -- Evaluating your progress in mediation or collaborative divorce -- Communicating in mediation or collaborative divorce -- Negotiating in mediation or collaborative divorce -- Court-sponsored mediation -- Encountering difficulties in mediation and collaboration -- Writing up the divorce agreement -- Divorce for same-sex couples -- Women and men in mediation and collaborative divorce -- Unmarried couples in mediation and collaboration -- Mediation and collaboration after divorce.

"Avoid the expense and stress of divorce court. Ending a marriage is always difficult, but you don't have to be financially or emotionally overwhelmed. Through mediation or a collaborative divorce, you can avoid the huge legal bills and debilitating conflict with your ex. The book guides you through all the steps of negotiating a divorce settlement, using mediation or collaborative law. Encouraging, straightforward, and inspiring, Divorce Without Court explains mediation and collaborative divorce and shows you to choose the right method for your family ; maximize opportunities for settlement ; get an agreement in writing ; find mediators, attorneys, and advisers, and protect your children first, last, and always."--Page 4 of cover.

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