When people are going through the emotional trauma of separation and divorce, they turn to Canada's best-selling guide to family law, "Surviving Your Divorce". In it, family law expert Michael G. Cochrane, LL.B., answers questions such as: What are my rights? What will happen to the children? How much does divorce cost? "Surviving Your Divorce" is a non-technical book that explains the legal options available to married, common-law, and same-sex couples going through separation or divorce. This popular guide: covers child ...
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When people are going through the emotional trauma of separation and divorce, they turn to Canada's best-selling guide to family law, "Surviving Your Divorce". In it, family law expert Michael G. Cochrane, LL.B., answers questions such as: What are my rights? What will happen to the children? How much does divorce cost? "Surviving Your Divorce" is a non-technical book that explains the legal options available to married, common-law, and same-sex couples going through separation or divorce. This popular guide: covers child custody, division of property, support, domestic violence, the rights of common-law couples, and much more; provides tips and strategies to help you negotiate separation and divorce with your lawyer, potentially saving a lot of time and money; includes real-life stories that illustrate the application of family law; includes samples of key legal and financial documents, a comprehensive resource section, and a glossary of legal terms. Be prepared for the process of divorcing. You can help your lawyer by knowing what questions to ask and what steps are involved. Considering self-representation? An entirely new chapter shows you how to build a framework for your case the same way lawyers do, with 50 tips on how to handle court appearances and more. "This readable, informative book is packed with all the information necessary to make informed decisions about marriage and divorce agreements. Cochrane has taken pains to describe just about every legal pitfall and divorce experience imaginable". (Calgary Herald). "This book is not intended to convince you to go it alone, without a lawyer. It's designed, rather, to help you know what to expect...This is a book full of common-sense advice delivered in plain talk". ("The Gazette (Montreal)"). This title features: money- and anxiety-saving strategies; how to help your lawyer help you; what not to do when going through divorce; secrets, tactics, and strategies used by lawyers; and, how to represent yourself in court.
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Very Good. 0471643998. 294 pages including index. Are you facing separation or involved in legal proceedings? Wondering about child custody and support? Do you want to know how to hire a good lawyer? Are you concerned about the financial and tax consequences of splitting up? Looking for alternatives to a lengthy and messy court battle? A highly readable guide that explains the legal issues and options available to married or common-law couples going through divorce or separation. Includes samples of key legal and financial documents, and a glossary of terms. Light wear. Unmarked. Nice copy.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; DIVORCE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Surviving Your Divorce: A Guide to Canadian Family Law-A Wiley Legal and Practical Guide Divorce Law Legislation Canada Popular Works 294 pages including index. Are you facing separation or involved.
