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Getting divorced is almost never easy, but this practical, plain-English guide helps you get through the proceedings with a minimum of stress and expense. It shows you the latest changes in collaborative divorces, common law, and same-sex marriages, and even custody law--and how to work out the terms so you can begin building a fulfilling post-divorce life. ● Understand the divorce process review the key issues and decisions, get your finances in order, and file the petition ● Decide whether divorce is the best option--weigh the pros and cons of separation, consider marriage counseling, and learn about annulments ● Put things in motion--initiate the proceedings, break the news to your spouse and children, and deal with your emotions ● Make important and difficult decisions--divide your assets and debts, make a case for spousal support, and get the best custody arrangement for your children ● Protect yourself--plan for life after divorce, safeguard your money, and take action if things turn unfriendly or dangerous ● Avoid a divorce trial--negotiate your own divorce, seek help from an attorney, and work with a mediator

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Mary Reed is a personal finance writer who has coauthored or ghostwritten numerous books on topics related to consumer money matters and legal rights. Mary is also the owner of Mary Reed Public Relations, an Austin, Texas-based firm that provides public relations services to a wide variety of clients, including authors, publishers, attorneys, financial planners, healthcare professionals, retailers, hotels, restaurants, and nonprofits. Prior to starting her public relations business and writing career twenty years ago, she was vice president of marketing for a national market research firm, marketing director for a women's healthcare organization, and public relations manager for Texas Monthly, a national award-winning magazine. She received her MBA from Boston University and her BA from Trinity University in Washington, DC. Susan Hanfield is an actress and Audie Award-winning narrator who comes from a classical theater background. John Ventura is a bestselling author and a nationally board-certified bankruptcy attorney. As Director of the Texas Consumer Complaint Center, he supervises law students as they help consumers with their legal problems. He is also a regular speaker at law conferences around the country and serves on the Bankruptcy Council for the Texas Bar Association. John is the author of thirteen books on consumer and small business legal matters, including Law For Dummies, 2nd edition, The Everyday Law Kit For Dummies, Divorce For Dummies, 2nd edition, and Good Advice for a Bad Economy. John has been interviewed about consumer money matters by numerous national media including CNN, NBC, NPR, Bloomberg Television & Radio, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and many more. In addition, his comments and advice have appeared in major newspapers around the country, and he has been a frequent guest on local radio programs.

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