Nolos Essential Guide to Divorce
by By Doskow, Emily
Category: Law , Family Law , Divorce & Separation

The divorce process is often confusing, difficult and expensive, with the average contested divorce costing up to $70,000 in attorney fees. But now people can turn to Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce for clear answers that can help make divorce as simple and inexpensive as humanly possible. With compassion and understanding, Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce will help readers: • understand the divorce process • work with mediators or lawyers • avoid expensive and painful court battles • figure out alimony • establish child custody and visitation • determine child support • divide money and property fairly • draft a marital settlement agreement • deal with divorce emergencies • address post-divorce issues The 2nd edition of this 50-state book is completely updated to provide the latest laws and resources. The book now covers divorce and the military and expanded information on custody schedules and parenting plans.