Make Any Divorce Better!: Specific Steps to Make Things Smoother, Faster, Less Painful, and Save You a Lot of Money [Paperback]

Ed Sherman (Author), Ph.D. Warren Farrell (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2007 | Series: Make Any Divorce Better!

Divorce is a difficult passage, but there are practical things any couple can do, individually or together, to make the transition as painless as possible. Every divorcing couple needs the guidance in this book because, without it, the process will not go smoothly. Author Ed Sherman, an attorney with 35 years of experience and over 45,000 successful cases, shows how most divorces fit one of five profiles. He helps readers discover their profile then leads them through the process, step by step, of overcoming what can otherwise turn into major mental and monetary roadblocks. Through its communication, organizational, and negotiation tools, Make Any Divorce Better! not only saves readers money, but puts them — not lawyers or the courts — in charge of the process, allowing them to get it done faster, with a minimum of emotional and financial expense, and move on with their lives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Nolo Press Occidental (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944508642
• ISBN-13: 978-0944508640
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #822,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

For over 40 years, Ed Sherman has helped millions of people get better divorces and save Billions of dollars in unnecessary legal fees. He has won five coveted national book awards: USA National Best Books, ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Finalist, The Library Journal's Best How-To Books, Independent Publisher Book Awards Silver Medal, and The Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence. A family law attorney since 1970, Ed founded Nolo Press in 1971 with his famous book, How to Do Your Own Divorce in California, and is the author of 12 other books and software programs. He co-founded Divorce Helpline in 1990 and for 17 years was senior partner in the divorce law firm that operated that innovative service.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helping You Develop The Right Mindset, April 30, 2008

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Tracy Achen "Tracy" (Clovis, NM USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Make Any Divorce Better!: Specific Steps to Make Things Smoother, Faster, Less Painful, and Save You a Lot of Money (Paperback)

"Make Any Divorce Better" gives a different perspective on divorce than most books currently available. Ed Sherman has a true understanding of the dynamics of divorce, and points out that ending a marriage is more than just a legal action. The "real" divorce involves disentangling yourself and your identity from your spouse (and this is where the real work begins). Luckily, you can avoid some of the emotional landmines that can result in a court battle by reading the helpful tips and strategies in this book.

For example, instead of automatically turning to a lawyer when you first consider divorce, Ed Sherman points out why it's best to analyze your situation and take things slowly. By trying to keep the divorce process as conflict-free as possible, most people are more satisfied with the outcome as compared to those who choose to battle it out in court.

The accompanying CD offers a lot of worksheets to help you gather information, develop a budget, and determine assets and debts. For potential custody battles, there is a childcare tasks worksheet to help show the degrees of parental involvement. You will also find a discharge of attorney form, sample settlement agreements, detailed and simple parenting plan agreements and worksheets, as well as child support guidelines and enforcement links. The post-divorce checklist will help jog your memory concerning of what needs to be taken care of after you get a divorce judgment. What is really nice about this CD is that you will be able to fill out the information and print out the worksheets for later reference.

While it would be nice if every divorce was amicable, "Make and Divorce Better" also give you strategies to help navigate divorce when faced with domestic abuse and high-conflict situations, as well as how to prepare yourself for a legal battle. This is definitely a book that I would recommend.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great, commonsense book, February 6, 2010

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This review is from: Make Any Divorce Better!: Specific Steps to Make Things Smoother, Faster, Less Painful, and Save You a Lot of Money (Paperback)

During divorce, people get caught up in destructive emotions. This book helps keep things in perspective and lays out common sense ways to approach divorce. So good, I sent a copy to my soon-to-be ex.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Insightful, November 30, 2009

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AnneKDesigner "Anne K." (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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I read this book before filing for a divorce. It was unbelievably helpful and really gave me great alternatives and strategies for a more amicable situation. While my situation was not as complex as others, I feel as though this book is worth the read for anyone who is contemplating divorce or preparing to file for divorce.