Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation and Collaborative Divorce

Review\n"Divorce is never emotionally easy to get through, but with useful resources such as... Divorce Without Court, it does not have to be financially devastating." American Reference Books Annual
“Finally―a realistic and balanced approach to getting divorced without costly court battles. This accessible book takes divorcing couples through the entire process.” Gary Friedman, Author of a Guide to Divorce Mediation
“A person considering divorce could not have a more valuable resource than Divorce Without Court. A comprehensive step-by-step guide through the process for people who want to avoid the expense and damage of litigation.” Chip Rose, Author of Collaborative Family Law Practice
"Stoner explains how people ending their marriage can avoid the high cost and the escalation of lawyers by finding a neutral mediator or two lawyers (one for each party) who offer a new approach to resolving divorces called collaborative law or collaborative divorce. These professionals help the two parties come to agreement on the issues without a legal battle, she says. The topics include the role of mediation and collaborative law in the divorce process, proposing mediation or collaboration to your spouse, preparing for and making the most of the first session, negotiating in mediation or collaborative divorce, divorce for same-sex couples, and mediation and collaboration after divorce." Eithne O'Leyne, Editor Ringgold, Inc. ProtoView\nAvoid the expense and stress of divorce court
Ending a marriage is always difficult, but you don’t have to be financially or emotionally overwhelmed. Through mediation or a collaborative divorce, you can avoid huge legal bills and debilitating conflict with your ex.
This book guides you through all the steps of negotiating a divorce settlement, using mediation or collaborative law.
Encouraging, straightforward, and inspiring, Divorce Without Court explains mediation and collaborative divorce and shows you how to:
choose the right method for your family maximize opportunities for settlement get an agreement in writing find mediators, attorneys, and advisers, and protect your children first, last, and always.
Divorce Without Court provides state court websites, contact information for mediation organizations, and clear examples of what you can expect in mediation or collaborative divorce.
With Downloadable forms: Get more than 20 forms, including mediation agreements, financial worksheets, and a negotiation checklist― details inside.