Divorce For Dummies (For Dummies (Psychology & Self Help)) (Paperback)
Posted on | October 14, 2009 |
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“&an excellent investment&” — Daily Mirror, 28 April 2004
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Since Divorce For Dummies, 2nd Edition published in 2005, there have been considerable changes in collaborative divorces, common law marriages, same sex marriages, visitation, and even custody laws (from children to pets). Divorce For Dummies, 3rd Edition includes 25 percent new, revised, and refreshed material covering all of the above.
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October 14th, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
Divorce for Dummies is a thorough overview of the divorce process and ways to make it easier and less expensive. I know the authors from interviewing them for my Internet radio show, [...] and other articles, and I know they are very careful in the resources and information they present. I also believe they really do have the consumer’s best interest at heart.
As a consumer educator myself, I know some of the information — especially related to finances — is crucial. I’ve talked with so many people over the years who have been burned because they thought everything was taken care of with the divorce decree. Unfortunately, that’s not the final word on how things will work out! That is especially true with regard to credit. If you have joint accounts PLEASE read their warnings or you may likely get stuck with your ex’s bad credit for years.
Even if you have a great divorce attorney, he or she won’t have time to cover all the topics in this book with you, so I recommend it to make sure you’re well-informed. One more caveat — make sure you get the 2nd edition of this book, which is the most recent!
October 14th, 2009 @ 4:21 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Divorce for Dummies - helpful
I got this book for a college course on divorce and find it to be an easy and interesting read that clearly and concisely explains information that might otherwise be cloudy and…
October 14th, 2009 @ 8:40 pm
This book hit on many topics and is a good reference book to use throughout the various stages of your divorce. Touches on a wide variety of things and generally answers some questions you might have. Some advice in this book I did not see in other divorce books such as what to do about debt in both of your names. Outlines what to do about credit card debt in both names as well as mortgage debt in both names. Mortgage debt is harder to get out of your name even if your spouse is awarded the asset. You are both still liable for mortgage debt until it is paid off or refinanced. Even if your divorce decree says that your former spouse is responsible for paying it. Book tells you how to communicate with credit card companies in regard to protecting your credit.
This book is worth reading because you will probably learn at least a few things you did not previously know.
October 14th, 2009 @ 8:56 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
divorce for dummies
Very basic but OK for first internet choice. Googling for divorce self help was overwhelming. lots of more specific books on google.
October 15th, 2009 @ 2:55 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gave as a Christmas gift. Reader used it liked it.
I gave this as a gift to a friend who badly needed to get divorced. Heard about it first from a bus buddy who told me it helped him.
October 15th, 2009 @ 8:45 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Divorce for Dummies
I found this book very interesting. I am not divorced nor married, but the book provides a wealth of information to know before entering into marriage.
October 15th, 2009 @ 10:35 am
3.0 out of 5 stars
OK for general information, not for individual states
I prefer books that are state specific such as Texas Family Law Guide, Louisiana Family Law Guide, etc.