"Anyone faced with divorce needs to run, not walk, to Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce. " MBR Bookwatch "In this well organized and easy to read book, readers can find succinct, practical answers to all the tough questions about divorce." Attorney Katherine E. Stoner, Author of Divorce Without Court ".the author can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars in legal fees." Hillary Hyde, MSW, www.gooddivorcebooks.com "With approximately half of all marriages in American ending in divorce, "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce" is a critically important addition to every community library collection, and vitally necessary reading for any man or woman contemplating or entering a divorce who is seeking to make the legal process as simple, inexpensive, and conflict-free as possible.

Drawing upon her years of experience and expertise, family law attorney Emily Doskow deftly explains how to make divorce less painful by helping the reader: understand the divorce process; minimize day-to-day conflict with your spouse; work with lawyers or mediators without breaking the bank; avoid costly, exhausting court battles; and to stay calm and make good decisions. Fully updated with the latest state rules on divorce, "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce" covers all legal rights and options and how to tackle the tough issues, including: child support; child custody; alimony; dividing property, including pensions and real estate; and drafting a marital settlement agreement. Of special note is how well "Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce" is written, organized and presented, making it fully accessible for the non-specialist general reader. The Midwest Book Review, James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief.