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Getting Divorced Without Ruining Your Life
A Reasoned, Practical Guide to the Legal, Emotional and Financial Ins and Outs of Negotiating a Divorce Se
by Sam Margulies
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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Fireside; Rev Upd (November 27 2001)
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Introduction
Having now watched thousands of couples go through divorce, I have seen many who have done well and many who have done poorly. By doing well, I mean that the divorce ended an unhappy relationship and launched the couple back into the world as individuals



Book Description

As a leading divorce negotiator and mediator, Sam Margulies has helped thousands of couples reach fair and amicable settlements. In this compassionate guide, now updated with vital information on changes in divorce law and norms, Margulies covers the legal, financial, and emotional realities of divorce in a straightforward, reassuring style. He takes readers through every step, from making the initial decision to finalizing the agreement, including:

  • Why mediation is now the preferred way to divorce
  • How to avoid the conflicts that often occur after the divorce is over
  • How to negotiate successfully even when you are angry
  • How to manage step-family conflict in the aftermath of divorce

With examples drawn from real-life cases, Getting Divorced Without Ruining Your Life explains how to protect one's own interests and negotiate a stress-free, enduring agreement that allows both partners to embark on a new life.

About the Author

Sam Margulies, Ph.D., J.D.Sam Margulies, Ph.D., J.D.

Sam Margulies, Ph.D., J.D., has been one of the leaders in the field of mediation for 25 years. An early pioneer in mediation, Margulies was instrumental in helping to define the field. He has taught mediation for 20 years, has made innumerable presentations throughout the country, and has published extensively. His first book, Getting Divorced Without Ruining Your Life, was one of the earliest texts that taught that divorce can be done decently and without the traditional adversarial process.

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