Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative Divorce - Softcover

Stoner, Katherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 141331032X ISBN 13: 9781413310320

Publisher: Nolo, 2009

Synopsis

Half of all marriages end in divorce and 70 to 80% of divorcing spouses are without lawyers, while most states now have mandatory mediation programs for divorcing couples with children.Keeping divorce out of court not only saves people money and time, it lessens the impact of the separation on children and other family members involved. Divorce Without Court is the guide that shows couples how to end a marriage fairly and inexpensively. Couples ending their marriage can save money, time and heartache by skipping court and using mediation or collaborative divorce , a new approach to divorce. In this book, Attorney-Mediator Katherine Stoner clearly explains: how mediation works how collaborative divorce works how to talk to your spouse about coming to mediation how to find a mediator how to prepare and get the most out of the process Divorce Without Court also provides contact information for state offices, national and regional organizations, and the standards of conduct for mediators.The second edition has been revised to reflect the most current trends in mediation, collaborative practice, and divorce law.

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About the Author

Katherine E. Stoner is an attorney/mediator in private practice with the firm of Stoner, Welsh & Schmidt in Pacific Grove, California. In addition to mediation, her practice includes consulting attorney services for clients who are in mediation. Ms. Stoner is a Certified Family Law Specialist, who teaches community property at Monterey College of Law. She lives on the central coast of California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nolo
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 141331032X
• ISBN 13: 9781413310320
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384