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Divorce Preparation Books

These divorce preparation books focus on specific divorce related issues.  To help you find the information that you are looking for, click on the links below to view the books in each section:

Divorce Preparation Books

How to Stop Your Divorce - Advice from a counselor with over 20 years experience in helping people repair their marriage.  

The Women's Rights Manual for Divorce - Written from a woman's point of view, this book answers all your questions about divorce.  

The Men's Rights Manual for Divorce - Divorce education written from a man's perspective.

The Complete Guide to Divorce - Everything that you need to know about divorce to get the best outcome. 

How to Hire the Right Divorce Lawyer - Finding the best lawyer for your case can determine the outcome of your divorce.

Should You Switch Lawyers? And How to Do It! - How to tell if it's time to fire your lawyer and the steps to take if you do.

Getting Divorced Without Going to Court! - Divorce trials are expensive, so  find out how to avoid having a judge decide your case.  

What Your Divorce Lawyer Probably Won't Tell You! - How to stay in control of your divorce.  

Validity of Oral Agreements in Divorce - Find out if oral agreements are enforceable.  

The Limits of Discovery During Divorce - What information is admissible during the discovery process, and how it's obtained.

Recognition of Foreign Country Divorce Decrees - Will your foreign divorce be valid in the United States.

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Checklists and Record Keeping

The Divorce Record Keeper - Keep track of everything that you need for your divorce and have the proof you need.

The Divorce & Financial Checklist - A resource to help you gather all the relevant information and documentation needed for your divorce.

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Property Division

The Property Division Handbook - Explains all the details of property distribution in divorce, with individual state laws.

What Happens to the Marital Home Upon Divorce - Considering the different ways in which to handle the family home.

Pension Issues & Divorce - Written by a pension analyst, this book offers a complete discussion of pension issues in divorce cases. 

Pension Rights and Divorce - This manual provides a summary of appellate case law concerning how pensions are handled during divorce.  

Valuation of Businesses in Divorce Cases - Based on applicable state law, this manual discusses the different valuation methods. 

Equitable Distribution of Stock Options - Discusses how to value and divide stock options in a divorce case.  

Identifying Unusual Types of Divisible Property - Find out which assets do and do not constitute divisible property.

Equitable Distribution of Lottery Winnings  - What if you're the lucky winner in the lottery?  Do you have to share your winnings with your soon-to-be ex?
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Division of Intellectual Property Interest Upon Divorce - Are patents, copyrights, and royalties divisible in a divorce?

Tracing Separate Property Through A Commingled Bank Account - How to trace marital and separate property through a joint bank account or investment account.

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow: Identification and Division of Dissipated Marital Assets - How the courts can prevent unjust property settlements when one spouse is hiding or getting rid of assets

Domestic Violence as a Factor in Distributing Property Upon Divorce - A summary of cases in which the court considered domestic abuse when distributing the marital assets

Life Insurance and Divorce - How all aspects of life insurance can be handled in a divorce.  

Division of Pets in Divorce Cases - A discussion of case law concerning who the pets are awarded to in a divorce.  

The Effect of Bankruptcy During Divorce - How an automatic stay imposed by a bankruptcy court will put a halt to property division.

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Separation and Settlement Agreements

The Separation /Property Settlement Agreement Handbook - Outlines what should be considered during your separation and what should be in your settlement agreement.

Basic Principles of Law for Construing Separation Agreements - If you're planning on drafting your own separation agreement, this manual will provide you with the information to do it right.

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Child Custody and Visitation

The Mother's Child Custody Handbook - Focusing on child custody from a mother's point of view, this book goes into detail about state laws, rights, and how custody is typically determined.  

The Father's Child Custody Handbook - Discussing child custody from a father's point of view, this book goes into detail about state laws, rights, and how custody is typically determined.  

Interference With Parental Rights of Non-Custodial Parent as Grounds for Modification of Child Custody - Discusses the subject of parental interference as a basis for custody modification, with information about specific actions that may constitute interference. 

The Relevance of Adultery and Extra-Marital Sexual Conduct in Custody and Visitation Cases - A discussion of the legal impact of a parent's sexual behavior.

Parent's Ability and Willingness to Cooperate: "The Friendly parent Doctrine" As a Most Important Factor in Recent Child Custody Cases - Based on current court trends.

The Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Stepparents to their Stepchildren: Custody and Visitation 

Sibling Visitation Rights - Addressing the visitation rights of siblings and half-siblings.

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Child Support

The Child Support Handbook - Answers to the most common questions about child support, with individual state laws, and included worksheets.  

A Guide to Child Support Enforcement Against Military Personnel - How to handle child support issues of military personnel.  

Child Support Guidelines: Deviating for Private School Expenses - Summarizing the principles the courts use when considering deviating for private school expenses.  

Construction and Enforcement of College Tuition Provisions in Separation Agreements - A study of case law concerning the validity of college support provisions in private separation agreements. 

What Constitutes Emancipation to Release a Parent From a Child Support Obligation - Understanding the laws and how the courts determine that a child is emancipated. 

Interstate Enforcement of Support: A Short Primer on Federal and Uniform Law - How to collect child support across state lines.  

The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act: Comprehensive Update - Discusses what lead up to the UIFSA, and the impact of it.

The Child Support Obligations of Grandparents - The rights and obligations of grandparents concerning child support.  

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State Specific Child Support Manuals

The California Child Support Handbook - Principles and laws about child support in CA, including frequently asked questions and how to calculate child support.  

The Florida Child Support Handbook - Principles and laws about child support in FL, including frequently asked questions and how to calculate child support.  

The Georgia Child Support Handbook - Principles and laws about child support in GA, including frequently asked questions and how to calculate child support.  

The Illinois Child Support Handbook - Principles and laws about child support in IL, including frequently asked questions and how to calculate child support.  

The Maryland Child Support Handbook - Principles and laws about child support, including frequently asked questions and how to calculate child support.  

The New Jersey Child Support Handbook - Principles and laws about child support, including frequently asked questions and how to calculate child support.

The New York Child Support Handbook - Principles and laws about child support, including frequently asked questions and how to calculate child support.

The Ohio Child Support Handbook - Principles and laws about child support, including frequently asked questions and how to calculate child support.

The Pennsylvania Child Support Handbook - Principles and laws about child support, including frequently asked questions and how to calculate child support.

The Texas Child Support Handbook - Principles and laws about child support, including frequently asked questions and how to calculate child support.

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Alimony

The Spousal Support Handbook - A comprehensive discussion of spousal support, with state laws and answers to the most commonly asked questions.  

The Effect of Artificially High and Low Marital Standards of Living on Spousal Support Awards - A discussion of case law on how the standard of living is determined for alimony awards.  

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