Divorce for Dummies, John Ventura
Divorce for Dummies, John Ventura
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Divorce for Dummies
3rd Edition

Author: John Ventura, Mary Reed

Narrator: Susan Hanfield

Unabridged: 16 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/15/2019


Synopsis

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

About John Ventura

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Andy on July 21, 2016

I had to quit reading this book after fifteen pages. It was making me sick. The bottom line is that divorce is going to cost you a lot of money, which I'm not ready to give up. There's also a lot of talk about children in this thing. I have no children so there was a lot of page skipping. There's no......more

Goodreads review by DeAnna on June 04, 2020

Basics of divorce. Not a fun read, and quite possibly covers more topics than you will need, but at least you can start sorting through the scope of the problem. Well-written, calm, and not particularly biased. If you're reading this book, you have my sympathies.......more