This course is adapted from Ed Sherman’s award-winning book
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Knowledge is power! The best way to keep your divorce from becoming destructive and expensive is to start with reliable information. This short course, drawn from over thirty years of tried and proven experience, will help you reduce conflict, make your divorce smoother, and keep you out of court.
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Lesson 1. Anatomy of a divorce: How it really works
The legal divorce vs. your real divorce
Divorce roadmap: The route around the legal system
When will your divorce be over?
How the legal system works against you
How to beat the system
Lesson 2. What if we can’t agree?
The five obstacles to agreement
How to overcome the obstacles to agreement: Ten steps
How to negotiate an agreement: Ten steps
Lesson 3. How to do your own divorce
Can you do it yourself? Should you?
What “do your own divorce” means
Why you should not retain an attorney
How lawyers can help without hurting
Where to find help for doing your own divorce
When you should get some advice
How to start your divorce on the right foot
Get organized before you start
Lesson 4. The real divorce is free!
Structured problem solving
Psychological traps
From grief to growth: Stages of recovery
Rules of the road: Getting through a tough time
Lesson 5. Taking care of business
The business of divorce
Common financial traps
Keep business and personal matters separate
Money management
How to learn about the law in your state
Ten ways to divide your property without a fight
Lesson 6. Taking care of children
How to protect your children
Parenting: Custody and visitation
Getting your children through a tough time
Lesson 7. If all else fails: How to win a controlled battle
How to deal with extreme conflict
Damage control
Winning strategies: Hardball or softball?
How to fight effectively at less expense
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