Dogs of Divorce

Divorce. Are you going through it? Do you have friends or family who are? Do you provide legal or emotional counseling for those going through it? If so, this adaptation is a must-read for anyone trying to understand the complex mess called divorce.

The Dogs of Divorce is a hilarious "who-done-it" and "why-done-it." This riveting journey delves deeply in search of the many psychological drivers of divorce, with the agony and euphoria - even serendipity - played out in a story to which many can relate.

Roughly based on the author's own experience, this book introduces us to a 40-something husband and father of three teens, who is suddenly served with divorce papers after 24 years of marriage.

Stunned at first, he comes to understand that the signs had been building for years, and he must reconstruct the clues... between countless trips to the courthouse and the bewildering maze of legal and emotional twists and turns.

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Holding Redlich–Family Lawyers Melbourne

Seeing a lawyer doesn’t mean you’ll end up in Family Court...

We help most of our clients reach an agreement about their family law issues without going to Family Court. There are many different ways of resolving family law disputes - our family lawyers can assist you to choose the best approach for your situation.

It’s our role as a trusted advisor that sets us apart…

We provide you with realistic advice, focused on your particular needs and life situation, so you won’t waste time, energy or money chasing something that is unachievable. So in the end, you’ll get the best result possible for you and your family.

We aim for the timely resolution of problem situations - minimising emotional and financial costs in the process.

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At your first meeting our family lawyers will help you understand your legal position and give you options for moving forward. Even if you don’t wish to take any immediate action, you will leave your initial meeting with a better understanding of how family law applies to you and the different pathways you can take to resolve issues.

To make an appointment with one of our experienced family lawyers, call 03 9321 9771.

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Melbourne Family Lawyers

Auditore Specialist Family Lawyers is an Australian Family Law Specialist Firm based in Melbourne which deals exclusively in Australian and International Family Law cases. Our Family Law Specialists are accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria. We have the knowledge and the expertise to help resolve any Family Law problem quickly.

We specialise in family law property settlement and resolving financial disputes. We settle our client’s disputes using Mediation and a Collaborative Lawyer approach if possible. If it is not possible, then we ensure that our client’s case is dealt with promptly through the Family Law Courts to achieve the best possible pragmatic outcome.

All of our Family Law Specialists are Accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria and such accreditation is recognised throughout all Australia. Only the best lawyers in their field of expertise become Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialists.

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Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce and Its Aftermath

Amazon.com Review
Vicki Lansky's Divorce Book for Parents is a pragmatic yet warm and understanding guide for parents and children on just about every aspect of divorce. From tips on talking to the kids about it, to information on negotiating the realities of custody and child support, Lansky demystifies the divorce process, including the emotional aspects.
A parenting writer of many books (Feed Me, I'm Yours), Lansky is also a divorced, single mother. Her combination of information, humor, and compassion make the Divorce Book for Parents a valuable resource.
From Library Journal
Basing her approach on the belief that children are affected less by divorce itself than by the way a family is restructured and the way feelings are handled afterward, Lansky--herself a divorced mother and the author of Feed Me! I'm Yours (Meadowbrook, 1986. rev. ed.) and other books--presents a highly practical and optimistic guide for divorced and divorcing parents.
Among the many problem areas she covers, all from the perspective of doing what is best for the child, are breaking the news, the danger of continuing conflict, deciding when professional help is needed, organizing--and surviving--departure, dealing with the ex-spouse, and long-term adjustment. "You might think I'm painting a rather rosy picture in this book and that the real world doesn't work like this," she admits. "But it can. " Highly recommended for all public library collections.
- Marcia G. Fuchs, Guilford Free Lib., Ct.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Custody Chaos, Personal Peace: Sharing Custody with an Ex Who is Driving You Crazy

This empowering guide is an inspirational roadmap for the millions of men and women navigating a rocky relationship with a former spouse-while trying to maintain a healthy atmosphere for their child. Topics include:
* The 7 strategies for peace when an ex refuses to change
* Skills for taming former in-laws
* Ways to help children cope with a difficult parent
* Strategies and alternatives for focusing anger
* How to avoid hot-button issues
* How to nudge an ex to change for the better
* Ways to deal with children's questions and confusion
* The new partner's role in the old partner's shadow
This is the book for every frustrated parent coming out of a divorce who needs support in setting things right-the healthy, sensible, and sane way.

For more information - Custody Chaos, Personal Peace: Sharing Custody with an Ex Who is Driving You Crazy

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• Making shared parenting work for you & your children (tipsandsteps.com)
• Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce (stepfamilyzone.com.au)

The Divorce Organizer and Planner

This one-of-a-kind workbook streamlines the divorce process

This completely unique guide helps anyone —even someone enduring a not-so-easy split—create a complete, accessible record of absolutely everything needed to confidently tackle, organize, and prepare for the legal, emotional, and financial aspects of divorce. Family attorney Brette McWhorter Sember’s The Divorce Planner & Organizer includes:

• Suggestions for selecting an attorney and getting the most legal help for the dollar
• Tips on how to gather and organize information for easy access during legal proceedings
• Advice on required documentation for homes, cars, investments, bank accounts, debts, insurance, and household expenses
• A tracker to record alimony, child support payments, and children’s medical, educational, and athletic expenses
• A personal property inventory and wish list, a budget form, and fill-in contact information lists

For more information…The Divorce Organizer & Planner

Free Divorce Classes is it the way to go

FREE divorce classes teaching Melbourne couples how to make a quick and cheap exit from their marriages have raised the ire of family groups.

Participants will be able to leave the two-hour lessons, starting tomorrow night at Preston Library, with all the necessary paperwork filled out and ready to lodge with the Family Law Court.

The classes come as new court figures show 9032 Victorian couples divorced in the past financial year, up 4 per cent from 2008.

Family Council of Victoria secretary Bill Muehlenberg described the classes, run by Darebin Community Legal Centre, as "a production line for broken families".

"It doesn't make sense to make divorce any quicker or easier when the truth is studies have shown that 80 per cent of couples who undergo counselling when they are considering a split will still be together in five years' time," Mr Muehlenberg said.

Source: Herald Sun