Book description
Time after time anquished parents lament the effects of divorce on their families. Their cry is always the same: "Nobody tells us how to do it". Finally, there is a book for them – and for all those who care about them, from teachers and GPs to extended family.
The Family Through Divorce offers expert advice on how to manage all of the legal and emotional aspects of divorce. Through analysis and case studies the authors show how to transform a high-conflict divorce into a well-managed one, and how the damage can be minimized, especially where children are concerned.
Topics covered include:
– making the decision to separate
– a guide to mediation
– information on the new divorce law
– financial aspects (including pensions) of separation
– what to tell the children
– the rights and responsibilities of parents
– learning to live with the post-divorce family
– how to keep legal costs to a minimum
– glossary of terms
– resource directory
