The mere mention of the word “divorce” evokes fear, anxiety and uncertainty. What will the future be like? Am I prepared legally, financially and emotionally for such a drastic change?

DIVORCE: PREPARING FOR LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL DECISIONS walks you through important considerations regarding every aspect of divorce, including:

• If you are really ready for a divorce self-assessment and self-evaluation
• Alternatives to divorce
• Whether you need to hire a lawyer or can do it yourself
• How to assemble your “divorce team” and what you can expect to pay
• How the divorce process works—filing, discovery, negotiations and your day in court
• Special situations and problems—child custody, child support, domestic violence, fathers' rights
• Financial planning before and after divorce—insurance, taxes, property and debts

The included CD contains an electronic version of the book, Personal Finance and Personal Law dictionaries and instructions for linking to Socrates.com, where you can register your purchase to receive FREE forms, tools and valuable information such as:

Forms and checklists to help you be prepared:

• Compatibility Questionnaire
• Attorney Comparison Chart
• Financial Asset & Real Property Checklists
• Financial Statement
• Budgeting, Tax & Retirement Checklists, among others
• Special discounts on other Socrates products and much more

“This is a MUST read for anyone who is involved in or contemplating a divorce. In fact, this is a must read for anyone who wants to help understand and/or support a friend or a loved one who is in the process or aftermath of divorce”. - Chuck Marcus, Divorce Coach

“This book certainly goes a long way toward helping provide QUALITY information to people affected by divorce. There is a great need for this resource.”- Robin Becker, Lawyer/Mediator, Solutions First, Chicago, IL

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