"This book arms readers with the tools they need, whether they are working to craft a reasonable custody and support agreement or facing a contentious court battle. An essential title." Library Journal "Nolo is a pioneer in both consumer and business self-help books and software." Los Angeles Times "Doskow walks parents considering divorce through the legal aspects of child custody, shared parenting, and the rules about supporting their children. She also explains what it is like to take a divorce to court, and how to deal with custody and support orders if your circumstances change once the orders are in place, or if the other parent is not complying with the orders. Her topics include the basics of child custody, the first month after deciding on divorce, avoiding a custody or support trial: alternatives to court, dealing with the court: paperwork and court hearings, custody and support in military families, and how to work with a lawyer and do your own legal research. She appends 50-state charts on such matters as residency requirements, court and court-related websites, and custody modification statures." Eithne O'Leyne Editor, ProtoView Author Comments: Nolo's Essential Guide to Child Custody and Support is designed to demystify and clarify the sometimes confusing world of co-parenting during and after a divorce.

It will provide you with guidance on how to create a parenting plan that puts your kids first, and guide you through deciding on appropriate support amounts as well.