How to Avoid the Divorce From Hell: (and dance together at your daughters wedding) [Paperback]

M. Sue Talia (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2004

Written with humor and insight, this is a practical guide to avoiding the common pitfalls of divorce. In a clear and readable fashion, it describes what the courts can and cannot do, how to work effectively in the system, how to prepare for a custody evaluation, what to do when the other side goes for the throat, and how to find the best professionals to partner with. Filled with practical solutions to common divorce problems.

Product Details

• Paperback: 339 pages
• Publisher: Nexus Publishing Company; 2nd edition (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965107507
• ISBN-13: 978-0965107501
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, useful and well-written divorce guide, February 23, 1999

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This review is from: How to Avoid the Divorce From Hell: (and dance together at your daughters wedding) (Paperback)

I'm a judge who has heard divorce and child custody cases for the past five years. A divorce attorney recently shared a copy of this book with me, as she has already been doing with her clients. I must say that it is an excellent book, full of practical suggestions for getting through a divorce while doing the minimum possible damage to your children. Chapter 11 is entitled "Courts and Judges." I wish everyone could read that before they come to court. It makes real for the parties how limited the court's ability will be to really do justice in your case, and why courts should be the very last resort, used only after you've genuinely tried to resolve matters on your own. Judges can never understand your family - they can only get a snapshot-type presentation. Sue Talia uses her 20 years of experience to make these limitations clear. She also provides tips for choosing good attorneys, evaluating settlements, keeping things in perspective, etc. It's a very good book, well worth the price.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable reference!, February 19, 2002

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Brad (Overland Park, KS USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: How to Avoid the Divorce From Hell: (and dance together at your daughters wedding) (Paperback)

As a divorce attorney with over 35 years at the bar, I've seen a lot of books written for people thinking about divorce - mostly focused on how to crush your spouse or select the meanest lawyer you can find. This book is different - the focus is on reducing the combat while maintaining a relationship despite the stress of divorce. I give this book to my clients at the first visit, and many have passed it along to their friends. I heartily recommend "How to Avoid the Divorce from Hell..." It may not save your marriage, but it can help you (and your spouse) survive the divorce with your sanity intact.

Brad Short
Short & Borth, Attorneys
Overland Park, Kansas

5.0 out of 5 stars A recipe for smooth sailing in rough waters, August 26, 2010

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Michael Saucier (Pleasanton, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Avoid the Divorce From Hell: (and dance together at your daughters wedding) (Paperback)

Divorce is one of the worst things you can personally experience, and Sue Talia's book never minces words or sugar-coats what to expect. Her strategy for navigating the self- and other-imposed obstacles that arise in any divorce will be a constant touchstone for both the man and woman who are parting ways. I particularly appreciated the insight into the court system and how the ever-expanding docket causes unforeseen problems for the couple. Also, knowing what to expect from the various attorneys involved will save thousands in "on the job" learning for all involved. Her writing style and deep knowledge of the system from all angles makes this book a "must-read" for anyone about to begin the divorce process.