Suggested Reading: Contemplating Divorce

If you are contemplating a divorce, are in the middle of a divorce, or have just come through a divorce, there are issues you need to address. Probably the most important issues in any divorce is preparation and support. Knowing what to expect from the process of divorce can help alleviate some of the chaos associated with the dissolution of a marriage. Of course, having the tools you need to ease the pain you and your children will experience during this entire process is crucial to your family's well-being.

Moving forward through your decision to divorce or not to divorce, to plan for your financial fitness, plan for your family's emotional fitness, and to remain strong and healthy throughout this process may take a great deal of research. It's good to know there are books, workbooks, and guides to help you find what you need. Here are just a few of the many wonderfully written books on the topic of divorce:

Contemplating Divorce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go
Susan Pease Gadoua

This practical and insightful guide written by a therapist will help you evaluate your marriage. By taking a look at the assumptions and expectations of the relationship with your spouse, you will be in a position to explore the reasons you are thinking about divorce. The book includes practical lessons in what needs married couples have and ways to fix problem areas in your relationship. This book attempts to give the reader the tools to decide whether to try to make their marriage work or proceed with the difficult decision to divorce.





Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce
Emily Doskow, Attorney
Having a lot of nuts-and-bolts advice and information is important when planning to divorce. The book is well organized and easy to read, without all the legal language getting in the way, but enough to make the information valuable. Using this book to research the divorce process before calling your lawyer could save you hundreds of dollars, if not more. If you're looking for no-nonsense divorce information, try this book first.


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