Friendly Divorce Guidebook for Colorado: Planning, Negotiating and Filing Your Divorce

-Christine A. Coates, M.Ed., J.D.
"...as if the reader has a lawyer, therapist, mediator and financial advisor at his or her side."

-Jane Irvine, M.A.
"I use it as a reference for myself, and as a resource for ideas and information in mediation sessions."

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"I went through a divorce 4 months. It helped make the process so much easier-a true lifesaver! Thank you!!"

Westword; June 26, 1997
...an invaluable aid if you're planning on filing pro se (the book comes with complete legal forms), but also pretty handy if you just want to understand your lawyers. Breaking up is hard to do, but this book by Wendy Whicher and Arden Hauer-attorneys who also mediate family matters-makes it easier.

Mediation News, Academy of Family Mediators; Winter 1998
This book is what many Colorado divorce mediation professionals refer to as the "bible" of how-to divorce manuals ... The authors are careful to include the necessary legal information along with discussion on the emotion and financial impact of divorce. Information is set forth clearly and concisely, with ample case scenarios, which help illustrate key points. It is a "must-have" book for any professional working with pro se divorce clients in the state of Colorado.

Divorce Today; June 1997
There is no doubt that a couple that uses this book could save themselves a lot of money and probably avoid a lot of unnecessary animosity and tension ... A real bonus of the book is the worksheets and sample legal agreements. This book covers a lot of territory in a highly organized format and in very readable prose. If you are in the position to need a book about the divorce or separation process, I ... would highly recommend you use this guidebook.

Book Description
Updated Autumn 2001. Includes a CD ROM of PDF Divorce Forms. This new and improved guidebook is an excellent long-term reference for divorcing couples, mediators, and attorneys. A great how-to book for people who want a fair divorce--without all the hurt, animosity and misconceptions usually associated with divorce proceedings. Refer to it again and again as your financial picture or your parental responsibilities change. The Friendly Divorce Guidebook for Colorado will help you through the decision making process, the legal system, negotiations, separation, finances, paperwork, parenting plans, and dealing with homes and taxes. The 4th edition includes: Colorado's up-to-date parenting plan laws, Checklists-things to gather and do, Examples of ways to divide your property, Tax Information-how to save money, Sample wording for creating your Separation Agreement and Samples of Colorado court forms and instructions.

From the Publisher
Divorce can seem overwhelming and complicated. Deciding to end a marriage is stressful enough without the added worry of figuring out the legal system ... and dealing with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Make it easy on yourself and get the Friendly Divorce Guidebook for Colorado. This book will guide you through each step in the divorce process. You can work through the book at your own pace, approaching each new section when you feel ready. The book is full of worksheets and questions which will help determine what is important to each spouse. This is the ideal book for anyone who wants a do-it-yourself divorce or, for someone who just wants to understand the process better. There are sections on making the decision to divorce; how to handle your emotions and those of your children and spouse; Colorado divorce laws; how to negotiate with your spouse; how to establish separate households; taking care of yourself and how to tell when you need help; how to determine the financial obligations of each spouse; when and how to tell the children and how to involve them in making decisions; child support issues and finances; and how to handle taxes. There are also legal definitions, answers to commonly asked questions, and information about divorce myths. This book will tell you what forms you need, explain how to gather the information for these forms, and show you how to fill them out. You'll discover better ways to plan a healthy, happy future for everyone involved.


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