Divorce For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Part I: When Your Marriage Is on the Rocks.

Chapter 1: Divorce Fundamentals.

Chapter 2: Avoiding a Divorce.

Chapter 3: Getting Your Finances in Order.

Chapter 4: Putting Your Marriage On Hold with a Separation.

Part II: Getting Your Divorce Going.

Chapter 5: Taking the First Steps.

Chapter 6: Breaking the News to Your Kids.

Chapter 7: Handling the Emotions of Divorce.

Part III: Deciding the Basic Issues in Your Divorce.

Chapter 8: Dividing Your Assets and Your Debts.

Chapter 9: Considering Spousal Support.

Chapter 10: Choosing the Best Custody Arrangement for Your Kids.

Chapter 11: Using Child Support to Provide For Your Children.

Part IV: Working Out the Details of Your Divorce.

Chapter 12: Negotiating Your Own Divorce.

Chapter 13: Finding a Divorce Attorney.

Chapter 14: Working Hand in Hand with Your Attorney.

Chapter 15: Using Mediation to End Divorce Stalemates.

Chapter 16: Letting a Judge or Jury Decide the Details of Your Divorce.

Part V: After You’re Officially Divorced: Avoiding Problems and Handling Challenges.

Chapter 17: Focusing on Your Postdivorce Financial Life.

Chapter 18: Resolving the Stickiest Issues after Divorce.

Chapter 19: Putting Your Personal Life Back on Track.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 20: Ten Divorce to Check Out.

Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Help Your Kids Handle Your Divorce.

Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Getting On with Your Life.

Index.