Diy Divorce Separation The Expert Guid

Breaking up is hard to do. It can also be a costly affair when you factor in legal fees. If you are looking to represent yourself in court or thinking about going directly to a barrister to save money, this book will de-mystify the legal process and arm you with the know-how and confidence to achieve a successful outcome.

Your Separation Agreement is signed. Now what?If your Separation Agreement is comprehensive, professionally prepared, signed by both of you, and witnessed, you have severed your legal and financial ties.The next step is the court documentation for your divorce: you need a divorce order to dissolve your marriage. This will give the ability to re-marry and a bit of emotional closure. Even if you think you won't ever re-marry, it's best to get this last detail done sooner rather than later.The bad news: the Supreme Court of British Columbia is pretty much the opposite of user-friendly. It is very confusing to try to figure out! When I used to work as a divorce lawyer, many clients came to me asking me to finish the divorce process that they had started - the system was too much of a headache for people to bother with!The good news: you don't have to figure it out. I've created a detailed, step-by-step manual, complete with instructions, sample forms, links to fillable templates, checklists, timelines and frequently asked questions.If the DIY Divorce Manual were electronic, you'd call it "plug and play". If it were human, it would be holding your hand.This manual creates a happy middle ground between the frustration of getting lost in paperwork and the expense of hiring a lawyer. If you can follow directions, you can do your own divorce with the guidance of the DIY Divorce Manual!

The traditional way of divorcing is both divisive and expensive, and the conflict generated by it is damaging to children. This book is for parents who want to avoid these aspects of a divorce; it shows them how to have an amicable divorce and protect their children from the worst of the harm that separation can cause. It offers guidance for parents wanting to explain what’s happening to their children, as well as how to communicate and co-parent better with their ex-partner. An overview of how the whole divorce process works is set out in an easy-to-understand format and language. A break-up can be overwhelming so there is guidance on planning a divorce, and where to start. The book empowers people to take control of their own futures rather than being swept along by our adversarial legal system which often leads couples to bitter and costly court battles that they neither wanted nor needed. For those wanting to save thousands of pounds in legal fees, the parts of their divorce which are easy to do themselves are set out together with clarification on when they really do need a lawyer. The book is also a guide to the emotional journey, and it dispels some common myths about separation and divorce. Although the emphasis is on amicable divorces, the book does include a chapter on how to tackle less friendly scenarios such as narcissistic personality disorder, coercive control, parental alienation and breaching contact orders. Suggestions are offered for the different approach required in such circumstances

There's no such thing as an easy divorce. On top of the emotional turmoil, there are also numerous other concerns – from organising finances and splitting property, to breaking the news to children, and picking the best lawyer. This comprehensive guide shows that, with a clear-head and straight-talking advice, divorce can be swifter and easier than expected, letting you make a clean break and move on with confidence. Divorce For Dummies includes the most up-to-date information on: What to Do First When Things Start to Go Wrong Separation: A Healthy Breather or a Prelude to Divorce? Helping Your Children Get Through Your Divorce Pre-marital Agreements Same-sex and DIY divorces About the author Elizabeth Walsh is a legal expert and the Editor of Family Law, recently voted ‘Legal Journal of the Year’. Thelma Fisher is a former chair of the UK College of Family Mediators and has been involved in mediation for over twenty years.

Guess which couple got more of what they wanted: Charles and Charlotte, who worked out a negotiated settlement together? Or John and Joyce, who let the court settle their differences? Couples who want to negotiate their own divorce settlements now have a comprehensive self-help guide, complete with ground rules, agendas for discussion, sample forms, and options for divorce mediation without "bloodshed." Not quite a "do-it-yourself" manual - you'll still need an attorney - but packed with real-couple examples of successful agreements on Co-Parenting, Custody, Financial Support, College Planning, Property, Insurance, Taxes.... An organized, thorough guide to the important issues for every separating couple, and an effective aid for those who seek professional mediation. "Your chances of getting the outcome you want are best when you take control of the decision-making process," says Martin Kranitz, Director of the National Center for Mediation Education in Annapolis, Maryland. "Couples can work out their own decisions, if they know what to talk about."

By clarifying assumptions about and expectations for their relationships to their spouses, the step-by-step approach in Contemplating Divorce helps readers decide whether to try to make a flagging marriage work or proceed with the difficult decision to divorce.