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

Stoner Attorney, Katherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 141332164X ISBN 13: 9781413321647

Publisher: NOLO, 2015

Synopsis

Can you really have a civilized divorce? Ending a marriage is always difficult, but it doesn't need to be fraught with financial or emotional conflict. The book guides you through a negotiated divorce, using alternatives to court, such as divorce mediation, or a newer approach called "collaborative divorce."

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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 and is on the training staff of the Center for Mediation and Law in Mill Valley, California. She has lectured extensively on family law and mediation and has been interviewed by major media including NBC's Today Show.

From the Back Cover

<b>Avoid the expense and stress of divorce court</b><br><br>Ending a marriage is always difficult, but you don’t have to be overwhelmed by financial or emotional conflict. Through mediation or a collaborative approach, you can avoid huge legal bills while protecting your kids from debilitating conflict.<br><br>This book guides you through all the steps of negotiating a divorce settlement, using divorce mediation or the innovative approach called “collaborative divorce.” Encouraging, straightforward and inspiring, <i>Divorce Without Court</i> how mediation and collaborative divorce work for all kinds of families and shows you how to:<br><br><li>choose the right technique for your family<br></li><li>maximize opportunities for settlement<br></li><li>get an agreement in writing<br></li><li>find and use advisers<br></li><li>protect your children first, last and always<br><br><i>Divorce Without Court</i> provides key state court websites, contact information for mediation organizations, and clear examples of what you can expect in either mediation or collaboration. This new 4th edition has been revised to reflect the most current trends in mediation, collaborative practice, and divorce law.</li>

Edition details

• Publisher: NOLO
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 141332164X
• ISBN 13: 9781413321647
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 496