Praise for earlier editions of Surviving Your
Divorce
"In an eminently readable way, Cochrane tackles and demystifies
topics ranging from the emotional stages of marriage breakdown and
domestic violence to hiring and firing lawyers, the family-law
court system, division of family property, support, custody and
access, common-law spouses, and alternatives to the courtroom...The
book is not intended to convince you to go it alone, without a
lawyer; it''s designed, rather, to help you know what to expect
when you do go. This is a book full of common-sense advice
delivered in plain talk."
-Montreal Gazette
"This readable, informative book is packed with all the
information necessary to make informed decisions about marriage and
divorce agreements. Cochrane has taken pains to describe just about
every legal pitfall and divorce experience imaginable, and in great
detail."
-Calgary Herald
DIVORCE IS TOUGH. It's hard to understand and deal with the
legal and financial consequences of a break-up during such an
emotionally charged time. Many questions plague those going through
a divorce or relationship breakdown: Am I eligible for spousal
support? Will I get custody of my children? How can I find and hire
a good lawyer? Are there alternatives to a lengthy and messy court
battle? How will this divorce affect my income tax and my personal
finances? The list goes on….
Surviving Your Divorce is a highly readable guide that
answers these and other questions, explaining the legal issues and
options available to married and common-law couples going through
divorce or separation. Harness all the knowledge this vital
resource has to offer:
- Written in non-legal language, this easy-to-read guide offers
clear and candid advice on the entire process
- Covers every aspect of relationship breakdown, divorce, and
separation: emotional stages of marriage breakdown, child custody,
property division, support, domestic violence, rights of common-law
spouses, wills, what to tell the children, and more.
- Provides tips and strategies that may help you save thousands
of dollars in legal fees.
- Includes samples of key legal and financial documents,
anecdotes and examples, and a glossary of legal terms.