Just Sign Here Honey: Women's 10 Biggest Legal Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (Capital Ideas for Business & Personal Development) [Paperback]

Marilyn Barrett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Capital Ideas for Business & Personal Development | Publication Date: May 8, 2003

Revised and updated with a new chapter of the most often asked questions by women on their legal rights - this easy-to-read guide offers expert advice by a top woman lawyer on the basic preventative measures women can take to avoid the following legal pitfalls when they fail to protect themselves and their children in * Legal title to property * Prenuptial agreements * Marriage and divorce * Starting and running a business * Paying taxes * Estate planning, and * Hiring attorneys. A comprehensive appendix of sample documents provides added protection. By using plain English, focusing on the general information women need to know, and telling women’s stories that show how easy it is to get into a bad situation, Ms. Barrett becomes a pocket attorney for all women.

Editorial Reviews

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"Don’t think it couldn’t happen to you. With knowledge comes power! -- Patricia Ireland, former president, NOW

"If you don’t read this book, you’ll wish you had." -- Susan Estrich, Fox News political analyst

"Women who read this book will come away better prepared and empowered to face the daunting challenges ahead of them." -- Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator

This self-help guide is a "must read" for the proactive woman who is not legally savvy -- Kathy Hampton, Law Library Journal, vol. 93, page 611

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"Women who read the book will come away much better prepared and empowered to face the daunting challenges ahead of them"-Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator "A common-sense, no-holds-barred, must-read for every woman who cares about her finances and her future"-Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, executive producer, creator and writer of "Designing Women," "Evening Shade," and "Hearts of Fire" "Don't think it couldn't happen to you. With knowledge comes power!"-Patricia Ireland, former president, National Organization for Women (NOW)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 268 pages
• Publisher: Capital Books; Rev Sub edition (May 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931868433
• ISBN-13: 978-1931868433
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,824,502 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Women involved in relationships or business or life in general..., June 26, 2007

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This review is from: Just Sign Here Honey: Women's 10 Biggest Legal Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (Capital Ideas for Business & Personal Development) (Paperback)

I was concerned that this book might be outdated - it's not. This book is about women taking care of themselves and consciously, smartly dealing with legal situations (business, relationship). As long as we're involved in life - we might as well know what we're getting into up front rather than at the end...when women often discover that we have blindly trusted the wrong things... (I had that experience and really wish I'd known then what I know now...) It's not the ideal, but it's reality - and it's better to learn up front than to spend months or years cleaning up the mess of 'Just signing here'. This a great book for any woman who wants to be taken care of in her life. This will help ensure that you are. (Please, please don't sign anything without reading AND consulting an attorney AND understanding what you're reading.)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take Off the Rose Colored Glasses, August 13, 2003

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Paula Petrotta (rancho palos verdes, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Just Sign Here Honey: Women's 10 Biggest Legal Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (Capital Ideas for Business & Personal Development) (Paperback)

This book is a must read for any woman one who is in a relationship, married, single, owns a home, a business, or works. Marilyn Barrett explains how we can prevent making bad and often times disasterous decisions based on the glow of a relationship. This is "real world" information that can protect us from losing everything while providing tips on how to keep our financial futures secure.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable book, August 12, 2003

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This review is from: Just Sign Here Honey: Women's 10 Biggest Legal Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (Capital Ideas for Business & Personal Development) (Paperback)

I am in the middle of a divorce and a friend recommended I read this book. I found it indispensable in helping me deal with the divorce realistically and strong. This is a "call to arms" for women to take charge of their lives and take care of themselves and their children. I am recommending it to every woman I know.