How to File for Divorce in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia

by James J. Gross and Michael F. Callahan

Specific divorce issues and concerns about children, spousal support, mediation, separation and paternity are addressed in a general manner in the first section of the book. Subsequent sections discuss state-specific details.Complete and thorough appendices are designed for each area. Relevant state statutes, blank, tear-out forms and state-specific resources are also included.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572482400
• ISBN13: 9781572482401
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Sphinx Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Great way to start to understand the process

I found this book to be a very objective way to look that the process and to understand what to expect. It was a great guide but you will still need to consult a lawyer or mediator. At least I was informed going to meet with my lawyer which helped cut down on my time with him and the hours billed. Well worth the money for the book.

Awesome advice! Wouldn't get a pro se divorce without it!

This book helped me get through what could have been a messy divorce. Thanks to their advice, I was able to get the divorce finalized quickly with a seperation agreement. This book is very thorough and self-explainatory.

Legal Survival Guides

This is a sure fire way for MD., VA., & DC residents to learn how to file their own divorce cases. If you don't have a phone, you may not have a lawyer, but if you can read and follow instructions and you have the cost of this book, you can, if certain requirements are met, be your own lawyer and lean to obtain your own uncontested divorce.

This came along at just the right time!

I had decided that enough was enough, but was concerned as to whether I could be on my own and still take care of the children. After reading the information provided in this book, I realized that there were legal ways to make my husband help. I was not interested in destroying his life----just taking our children and starting over. Having information that was specific to my state of Virginia gave me the cnfidence I needed to move forward and talk with an attorney.