This latest book in the Easyway Guides series, A Guide to Handling Your Own Divorce or Dissolution, revised to 2024, is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of divorce/dissolution and the law, and is aimed in particular at those who intend to go through the divorce/dissolution process without the help of a solicitor. Progress of the no-fault divorce law since its inception, is discussed and the book also includes an overview of the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 and the Civil Partnerships (Opposite Sex Couples) Regulations 2019, and the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. It is concise and easy to understand and should be of significant assistance to those who are about to embark on the process of divorce/dissolution.
This book will save you money. Even if the divorce is completely straightforward, and there are no arrangements for children and finances to sort out, a solicitor will typically charge between GBP500 and GBP1000 to deal with the divorce for you, not including court fees. If there are arrangements for children or finances to sort out, then the solicitor's fees are likely to be many times that sum. This book is for the increasing number of people who have to go through divorce proceedings without legal assistance, and for those who just want to save legal costs. It includes: *A guide to divorce proceedings, including completing all the required forms. *Sorting out financial/property arrangements, whether by agreement or through the court. *Making arrangements for children. *Details of child support maintenance. *Dealing with domestic violence, costs and mediation. *Plus specimen forms, useful addresses and websites, and a detailed glossary of legal terms. This book is for anyone who is seeking or contemplating a divorce, or anyone whose spouse has issued divorce proceedings against them. Even if you are separating from your spouse and do not wish to divorce at this time, this book will be useful to you as many of the principles with regard to arrangements for children and sorting out finances are the same. Contents: 1. Divorce; 2. Children; 3. Child maintenance; 4. Finances and property; 5. Domestic violence; 6. Mediation; 7. Costs and legal aid; 8. Final thoughts; Appendix 1 - Example Documents; Appendix 2 - Useful Addresses and Websites; Appendix 3 - Glossary; Appendix 4 - List of Divorce County Courts; Index.
This latest book in the Easyway Guides series, A Guide to Handling Your Own Divorce or Dissolution, is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of divorce/dissolution and the law, and is aimed in particular at those who intend to go through the divorce/dissolution process without the help of a solicitor. It is concise and easy to understand and should be of significant assistance to those who are about to embark on the process of divorce/dissolution.
Since Divorce For Dummies, 2nd Edition published in 2005, there have been considerable changes in collaborative divorces, common law marriages, same sex marriages, visitation, and even custody laws (from children to pets). Divorce For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes 25 percent new, revised, and refreshed material covering all of the above.
Answer all your pressing divorce questions with The Divorce Survival Guide. Facing a divorce can be overwhelming, as you confront complex questions about everything from finances to child custody to your emotional well-being. The Divorce Survival Guide walks you through every step of the divorce process with straightforward tips, techniques, and checklists. It outlines your legal, parental, and financial rights, and details common scenarios that may arise in the legal proceedings so that you can make informed and thoughtful decisions. Most important, The Divorce Survival Guide helps you through the complex emotional work of divorce, with tips on handling stress, and techniques for protecting and communicating with your children. The Divorce Survival Guide will be your practical guide to the divorce process, with: An easy-to-follow guide to the initial divorce steps, including how to understand divorce laws and your legal rights Information on protecting your finances, such as how to divide your property fairly, protect your credit, and uncover hidden assets A helpful quiz to find out whether you should get an attorney, from the editors of The Divorce Survival Guide Essential information for understanding custody, child support, and how to give your child emotional security Practical techniques for reducing stress, understanding the emotional stages of divorce, and dealing with mutual relationships With The Divorce Survival Guide: The Roadmap for Everything from Divorce Finance to Child Custody, you'll have the invaluable tools you need to make the best financial, practical, and emotional choices throughout your divorce.
This latest publication in the Easyway series, a Guide To Handling your Own Divorce, updated to cover changes to 2012, is a comprehensive and clear guide to the law as it affects marriage and divorce. The book also includes the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 and follows trends since the introduction of the Act. The book will serve for students who wish to know more about the law and also for the layperson who wishes to know more about the process or the professional who wishes to have a ready guide.
This revised edition of HANDLING YOUR OWN DIVORCE THE EASYWAY builds on the successful second edition by updating legislation and covering recent changes in county court procedure, introduced since October 2002, concerning divorce and other applications. The main forms used in the county court divorce courts are included as an appendix. A concise guide perfect for laypersons and students.
This latest book in the Easyway Guides series, A Guide to Handling Your Own Divorce or Dissolution, is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of divorce/dissolution and the law, and is aimed in particular at those who intend to go through the divorce/dissolution process without the help of a solicitor. The book also includes an overview of the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 and the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. It is concise and easy to understand and should be of significant assistance to those who are about to embark on the process of divorce/dissolution.
