The Divorce Sourcebook

Book excerpt: What you need to know to get through the difficult process of divorce Nobody plans to get divorced. However, if you do find yourself facing this difficult transition, you need to be prepared for the legal, financial, and psychological challenges ahead. In The Divorce Sourcebook, Dawn Bradley Berry, a research attorney and legal consultant, explains everything you need to know to protect yourself and your family, and she supplements her expert advice with real-life stories of divorce, including that of her own. Filled with wisdom and sensitivity, this is all-encompassing guide to every aspect of divorce shows you how to: Navigate the legal system and find the right lawyer for you Decide if mediation or other legal alternatives are right for you Evaluate joint assets for property division Determine the custody arrangement that is best for your family Begin your emotional recovery after divorce