Resources for Women in Divorce

The e-book, "Divorce 101: A Women's Guide" is a useful resource for women contemplating -- or going thorough a divorce. Here is a look at the table of contents from the book:

I. Introduction

II. Preparing for Your Divorce

• The Emotions of Divorce
• Preparing Yourself for Divorce
• Financial Precautions
• Dirty Divorce Tricks
• Separating Before Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Dating During Divorce

III. Getting Your Information Together

• Documents to Have on Hand
• Personal Information Worksheet
• Income Worksheet
• Calculating Your Living Expenses

IV. Getting Legal Help

• Do You Need a Divorce Lawyer?
• Finding the Right Lawyer
• Lawyer Interview Worksheet
• Retaining and Working With Your Lawyer
• Changing Lawyers
• Collaborative Divorce

V. Understanding the Legal Aspects of Divorce

• The Divorce Process
• Separation and Residency Requirements
• Grounds for Divorce
• Contested, Uncontested, And Default Divorce
• Temporary Rules/Interim Orders
• Bifurcated Divorce
• Military Divorce
• The Discovery Process
• What Is Decided in A Divorce Settlement?
• Negotiating You Divorce Settlement
• Using Mediation
• Arbitration
• The Divorce Trial

VI. Splitting the Assets and Debts

• Marital vs. Separate Property
• Community Property vs. Equitable Distribution
• The Family Home
• Pensions and Retirement Accounts
• Business Assets and Professional Degrees
• Asset Worksheets
• Debt Worksheets
• Dividing Assets and Debts
• Bankruptcy and Divorce

VII. Making Decisions About the Children

• Deciding Child Custody
• Types of Custody 
• The "Best Interests of The Child"
• Child Custody Mediation
• Preparing for a Custody Battle
• Child Custody Trial
• Other Custody Issues
• Custody Modification
• Visitation Overview
• Visitation Schedule
• Parenting Plans

VIII. Financial Support

• Child Support
• Child Support Enforcement
• Alimony
• Alimony Payments & Modification

IX. Wrapping Things Up

• Changing Your Name
• Tax Consequences of Divorce
• Divorce Agreement Checklist
• Finalizing Your Divorce
• Modification and Enforcement
• After the Divorce

X. Conclusion

XI. Recommended Resources

You'll also receive these bonuses with the purchase of the book:

Bonus #1 -- The Smart Woman's Guide to Divorce Get up to speed fast with these straight-forward answers to the questions I frequently get asked about divorce. This guide covers pre-divorce concerns, getting legal help, understanding how divorce works, deciding how financial issues should be handled, making decisions about the children, and taking care of everything after divorce.

Bonus #2 -- The Ultimate Self-Help Divorce Kit Many women don't even know where to begin to looking for specific information that applies to their own situation. So I've done all the work for you. This one-stop resource guide will give you what you need to know about divorce in your state and help you locate any services you may need.  With this handy reference guide, you'll be able to: Access state-specific divorce forms Understand the relevant divorce laws in your state Discover what to do if you can't afford to hire a lawyer Gain access to child support calculators for your state   Get help if you're in an abusive relationship Locate divorce support groups to help you cope with everything

Bonus #3 -- Surviving The Nightmare of Divorce Divorce is one of the most painful and disruptive events a woman can experience. Whether you initiated the divorce or feel victimized by it, you will probably undergo a wide range of emotions when your marriage ends. This book will help you work through those emotions so you can look to the future with hope instead of behind you with resentment.

Bonus #4 -- Adjusting To Post-Divorce Life This is an in-depth interview I did with Life Coach Gloria Swardenski, discussing the various emotions that come up after divorce and how to move forward with your life. Listen in as we discuss tips and strategies you can use immediately to improve your mood and overcome the obstacles that may be holding your back.