The Separation Guide Know your options, take control, and get your life back

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ISBN: 9781770400573 | 1770400575
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Copyright: 2/1/2011

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The Separation Guide is one of the most comprehensive, ready-to-use manuals for separation and divorce for anyone, no matter their marital status or sexual orientation. Covering all the key separation and divorce topics, the author's goal is to provide money-saving tips for dealing with assets, finances, legal processes, and even post-separation life planning for common-law, same-sex, and married couples. This easy to read, and insighful guide will help people in any process of their separation, to make cost-effective choices, understand their options, and take control of their lives!

Introduction	p. xi
The Roles of the Lawyer and the Litigant	p. 1
Similar Cases; Extremely Different Results	p. 5
Understanding the Situation - Litigation May Not Be Necessary	p. 11
Think Positively about Your Divorce	p. 28
Encouragement	p. 33
Communication	p. 34
Why Can't Couples Settle Immediately after They Separate?	p. 38
You Can Be Happy with Your Divorce	p. 40
What You Need to Know about Hiring Legal Counsel	p. 42
When Should You Hire a Lawyer?	p. 45
Before you separate	p. 45
Before you sign any documents	p. 46
If something doesn't feel right	p. 46
How to Find a Lawyer	p. 46
Prepare for the initial interview	p. 50
Retainers and Legal Fees	p. 50
If There's Fear or Violence in the Relationship	p. 58
Don't Make Any Decisions in Haste - Consult with Legal Counsel First	p. 60
Still Not Convinced to Seek Legal Counsel?	p. 61
When Don't You Need to Hire a Lawyer?	p. 65
When you tell your spouse you want to separate	p. 65
When you are dealing with everyday minor family issues	p. 65
When you need financial advice	p. 66
When you need psychological counseling	p. 67
Consider Other Dispute Resolution Options	p. 67
Circumstances in Which an Amicable Divorce May Not Be Possible	p. 68
The inveterate liar	p. 68
The psychologically unstable spouse	p. 70
The physically disabled or abused spouse	p. 71
An Important Note about Confidentiality and Privilege	p. 71
Firing Your Lawyer	p. 72
Marriage and Separation Counseling	p. 75
Getting Started	p. 78
Where, When, and How Will You Announce Your Intention to Separate?	p. 79
What Are Your Objectives?	p. 81
Who Will Be Present During Your Discussions?	p. 83
Have You Prepared a Statement of Issues (or Agenda)?	p. 83
Have You Prepared a Statement of Assets and Liabilities?	p. 84
What If Your Spouse Refuses to Accept the Separation, or Refuses to Talk Settlement?	p. 85
Record Your Progress - The Separation Agreement	p. 87
Disclosure	p. 91
Nondisclosure Is a Crime	p. 92
Undervaluing Assets	p. 93
Disclosure: Common Sense Principles	p. 97
Situations in Which Disclosure Is Not Simple	p. 97
Assets	p. 100
The Family Home	p. 100
Pensions	p. 107
Property Transfers	p. 109
Family Business or Company	p. 113
Valuation and compensation of a business interest	p. 115
Resolve Liability Issues	p. 116
Negotiating Who Gets What	p. 119
Dividing the Small Household Items	p. 122
What to Do When You Come Across Obstacles in the Negotiation Process	p. 124
Conduct and Other Allegations	p. 127
Signing the Agreement	p. 129
Parties of the agreement	p. 130
The parties must be competent to sign the agreement	p. 131
Sign the agreement in front of two witnesses	p. 131
The Divorce	p. 133
The Necessity of Legal Advice When It Comes Time to Divorce	p. 134
Divorce Costs	p. 135
Post-Divorce Problems	p. 136
Changing the Agreement	p. 138
Update Your Will	p. 142
Resources	p. 145
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