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Part 1: Making the Decision |
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1 Can (or Should) Your Marriage be Saved
Can your marriage be saved? Don't underestimate the hardships of divorce. |
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2 If Divorce Is in the Cards: Strategic Planning
Issues you must consider the day you've decided to file. A step-by-step guide to the actions necessary to protect your interests. |
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3 Emotional Divorce and the Ritual of Separation
A dry run for the real thing. What will it be like? |
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4 Deciding to End It
Whether it was your idea or your spouse's, what to expect and what to do when one of you has decided to call it quits. |
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5 How to Hire a Lawyer
Choosing your matrimonial lawyer will be your first crucial decision. How to make sure you pick the best one for you. |
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6 What to Expect from Your Attorney
How to get the most and best from your attorney. |
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7 All About Legal Fees
Understanding how matrimonial lawyers charge; keeping costs down. |
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8 Settling Your Case Out of Court
A short course in Do-It-Yourself divorce. |
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9 Mediation
All about mediation. Find out if it's for you. |
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10 Let's Go to Court: Litigating Your Case
A litigation primer for divorcing couples from soup to nuts. |
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11 High-Conflict Divorce
Handling the nitty-gritty of all-out warfare without hurting yourself and your loved ones. |
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12 The Settlement Agreement
The art of the matrimonial deal. |
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13 Finalizing the Divorce
Understanding the Divorce Decree and ensuring you are protected after the divorce is finalized. |
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14 Dividing Your Assets
A practical guide to splitting up your marital property. |
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15 Ex-Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
The who, how much, and how long of alimony. |
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16 Child Support
Determining what's fair on legal and moral grounds. What to do if you think you are paying too much or getting too little. |
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