I came across this Amercian book written by Ed Sherman (2008).
It's no nonsense - aimed to minimize emotional and financial damage that usually comes with divorce.
It's hard to believe he's a lawyer. He must be an old guy too - practicing family law since 1967.
Here's a quote from the intro:
"The secret to a successful divorce is to minimize your use of the legal system and of the attorneys who work on it."
He has a section on self-representation - recommending it in some cases. Also information about when and how to "dump" your ineffective lawyer.
He also acknowledges that some of his advice won't work if you're dealing with a severely maladjusted, wacko ex.
It's a good resource.
I also have a copy of Michael Cochrane's book - with a Canadian context, etc.
It's no nonsense - aimed to minimize emotional and financial damage that usually comes with divorce.
It's hard to believe he's a lawyer. He must be an old guy too - practicing family law since 1967.
Here's a quote from the intro:
"The secret to a successful divorce is to minimize your use of the legal system and of the attorneys who work on it."
He has a section on self-representation - recommending it in some cases. Also information about when and how to "dump" your ineffective lawyer.
He also acknowledges that some of his advice won't work if you're dealing with a severely maladjusted, wacko ex.
It's a good resource.
I also have a copy of Michael Cochrane's book - with a Canadian context, etc.