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Books
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BOOKS:
 COOPERATIVE DIVORCE:
How To Survive a Divorce Without Going Bankrupt or Crazy by Caryn
S. Lennon, J.D.
Former Director, The Divorce Resource Network
$28.00
Are you feeling totally overwhelmed by the thought of separating from your spouse? Are you even sure it's what you want? The decisions
that have to be made so a couple can divorce may seem impossibly complex. Where do you start? This workbook is designed to help you.
Step one is figuring out if you are ready to separate. Have you done everything possible to make the marriage work and are you certain it can't? This is the process known as the
"emotional divorce." Before you decide anything, you should be as sure as you can be that you are doing the right thing. Chapter 4 has questions for you to answer to help
you understand whether you are emotionally ready.
Step two is the "financial divorce," or the process of separating your finances,
determining your needs for the future and coming up with a plan to meet those needs. Fill in the worksheets on income, expenses, assets and debts in Chapter 5 to get an idea
of where you are now and where you want to be in the next 20 years.
Step three is the "legal divorce," or the process of incorporating your financial plan and
your parenting plan for children into a workable agreement. Use the parenting inventory in Chapter 6 to come up with an arrangement that deals with the practical realities of
your life. Keep the checklists handy as you go through the negotiations to make sure nothing is overlooked.
When the divorce is final, use the Post-Divorce Checklist to get your life in order, protect
yourself and protect your children. 
HOW TO FILE FOR DIVORCE IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
By James J. Gross and Michael F. Callahan
"A plain English explanation of the law written by lawyers. Complete forms and instructions. We address specific divorce issues and concerns about children, spousal
support, mediation, separation and paternity in a general manner in the first section of the book. Subsequent sections discuss state-specific details. Complete and thorough
appendices are designed for each area. Relevant state statutes, blank, tear-out forms and state-specific resources are also included."
ARTICLES:
Cooperative Divorce by Caryn Lennon, JD
Common Errors of Attorneys in Dividing Pensions in Divorce by Edwin C. Schilling, JD, CFP
What is Mediation by Caryn Lennon, JD
LINKS:
Our Family Wizard.com
Are you having a difficult time communicating with your spouse on parenting issues? You aren't alone. The creators of Our Family Wizard know
what you are going through. They created an on-line family communication system specifically to help families deal with the everyday stresses and strains of multiple
households. Store family calendars and important information for easy access, use email to share information and allow the children to participate in family management. www.ourfamilywizard.com
Northern Virginia Family Service (Oakton) - Support groups for men and women experiencing divorce or post-divorce adjustment. www.nvfs.org or 703-219-2179
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