The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Divorce

Book excerpt: Every woman considering divorce, or in the midst of a divorce, should be empowered to make intelligent, well-thought-out choices for herself, and for her children. In The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Divorce, noted psychotherapist Dr. Jill A. Murray and noted attorney Adam R. Dodge guide you through the key decisions involved in the divorce process, from making the initial decision to end your marriage, to going through the legal and emotional steps of divorce, and the challenges you may face in the aftermath. In this eye-opening and compassionate guide, you’ll learn: • To assess how your relationship has affected your body. • What you and your children deserve in your lives. • The seven legal rules of divorce. • To evaluate your legal and financial options. • Secrets of navigating the obstacle course in the courtroom. • How to tell your children you and your husband are divorcing. • Ways to help your children cope with the new reality of alternating between two single-parent households. • How to deal with custody and visitation issues. • To manage emotions such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness. • Strategies for healthy co-parenting with your ex. • How to ease back into dating post-divorce. If you’re going through a breakup, you’re not alone. Forty to fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Divorce shares the voices of real women experiencing the same messy, confusing, and at times, exciting milestones. In clear and easy-to-read language, it helps you answer every question you didn’t know you had about divorce until now.