Dollars & Sense of Divorce [Paperback]

Judith Briles (Author), Edwin C. Schilling Iii (Author), Carol Ann Wilson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1998

Dont let your divorce destroy you. From financial pitfalls to emotional bombshells, from inside tips to pointers on dealing with the legal system, this book is the ultimate guide to what happens in a divorce and how to navigate the system successfully.

 

Youll learn how to:

• Negotiate the best financial package for you
• Create an advisory team that works
• Implement proven strategies at every stage of divorce:  before, during, and after
• Determine whats importantand whats not

   

There are volumes of books on divorce. The Dollars and Sense of Divorce is unusual in that it is written for both men and womenand it looks at divorce before, during and after. Post divorce, youll save thousands of dollars from the savvy and sage advice youll find here.

 

""This book should be the first book a person picks up when considering divorce or separation, as it could save readers some hard-learned lessons down the rocky road ahead. Readers will find it well written and easy to read, with its list of 13 do's and don'ts serving as handy checklists Financial topics covering alimony payout options, health insurance coverage and pension distribution are clearly illustrated through the use of simple examples. While a lot of books on divorce are geared toward women, this book maintains a neutral perspective, and presents advice that would be beneficial to either gender.""

--Midwest Booklist

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793127637
• ISBN-13: 978-0793127634
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #834,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a "Divorce Defense Manual"!, September 5, 1998

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This review is from: Dollars & Sense of Divorce (Paperback)

From RadioTour and Broadcast Interview Source: If you feel as though your marriage has turned into an episode of the X-Files, this book's for you. Dr. Judith Briles explains in everyday English (no legalese) what's important - and what's not - as she helps you devise a smart divorce strategy. She offers practical advice to help you make it through just about every issue that could come up before, during and a divorce. She provides the strength you need to gain the financial and legal edge in your break-up. Among the points covered: * The 13 biggest divorce blunders and how to avoid them. * Why it's healthy to develop an ``Anger Plan``. * Ways to break the news of your break-up to your kids, your family, the in-laws and your friends. * Custody: How to keep your kids * Lawyers: How to find a one, or manage and control the one you have. * Plus tips for negotiating a financial package, and how to determine if you deserve a share of your spouse's pension or retirement plan

Dr. Briles understands the emotional roller coaster you're riding on through a divorce. She doesn't trivialize -- she empowers you by helping you build strength and self-esteem.

Reviewed by: RadioTour and Broadcast Interview Source

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dollars & Sense Of Divorce Is Invaluable, August 12, 2005

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This review is from: Dollars & Sense of Divorce (Paperback)

I first read Judith Briles' Dollars & Sense of Divorce in the late 1980s. Although not involved in a divorce myself, her down-to-earth descriptions of the human foibles and scenarios that play out in a divorce rang true. I found her funny, kind, and smart. The second section of the book provides financial advice to women on their own after the divorce. This was VERY helpful to me. Thanks to Judith, I began to buy a few small stocks, save money, invest, and generally prosper. As a former poet/writer/beatnik, the world of money management was not one I came to easily. I bought the book for a friend. In fact, I bought both editions for her--the original one, which I knew; and the update, so the legal information would be current. She also reports reading BOTH books avidly and finding them VERY helpful.