Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce

This book guides you through all stages of separation and divorce with practical wisdom and compassion. Make the process simpler and reduce your expenses armed with information that will help you: understand the divorce process; learn the difference between different types of divorce, including mediated, collaborative, and contested; how to identify and divide property and assets fairly; work with mediators or lawyers; avoid expensive and painful court battles; establish child custody and visitation; handle child support issues, including how support is paid and enforced; draft a marital settlement agreement; deal with divorce emergencies; address post-divorce issues; negotiate and settle spousal support and includes state-specific charts!