Deconstructing Divorce : Taking the Mystery Out of Divorce and Its Impact on Your Family, Finances, and Future

Deconstructing Divorce is the essential reference tool for those who are considering divorce-or are in the midst of one-and wish to separate with dignity and consideration. Obtaining a divorce doesn't have to ruin your family or destroy your finances, and can often be handled without litigation. Author Sally Boyle, a Certified Divorce Financial Planner with years of professional and personal experience in helping people through divorce, helps you understand how to approach divorce, separations, and related issues in a unique and comprehensive way: - Begin to better understand and deal with the natural emotions of divorce - Learn how to determine what you need, financially and personally, so you can better negotiate agreements that work for you and your family - Retain decision-making control around your children's future - Understand mediation, Collaborative Divorce, and litigation options - Learn how to better prepare for court if you can't avoid it - Develop a strategy for dealing with high-conflict personalities - Understand the benefits of trial and legal separations Divorce is a complex personal, legal, and financial transaction. Deconstructing Divorce allows you to arm yourself with valuable knowledge prior to meeting with any mediator, lawyer or financial advisor.