Divorce and Child Custody: Your Options and Legal Rights

by Deanna Peters and Richard L. Strohm

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564140849
• ISBN13: 9781564140845
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Career Press
• Length: 117 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.1"

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Most people find divorce a wrenching experience. The trauma of family separation is real and difficult, and the legal process of dissolving a marriage can be mind-boggling. When minor children are involved, custody issues can be trying for both parents and extended family members. If you know your options and legal rights, the whole process of divorce can be much less stressful. This book explains, in simple layman's language, how the court system works. It provides simple guidelines for understanding the process as it relates to divorce and child custody. You Will Learn: * The differences between "Fault" and "No Fault" divorce. * How to prepare and file a "No Fault" divorce. * Guidelines courts use in dividing marital property. * Tips on negotiating a property settlement agreement. * How to prepare a property settlement agreement acceptable by the courts. * How to stop spousal or child abuse. * Collecting child support and spousal maintenance. * The impact of divorce on your taxes, assets and liabilities. * When you can sue your spouse for damages. * Information lawyers need to process your divorce. * Where to go for help if you can't afford a lawyer.