Foreword

Chapter 1: Divorce -- Tips and pointers to make the process easier

Chapter 2: Custody -- Looking out for the person whose interest is the most important and least represented in your separation -- your child

Chapter 3: Mental Health -- Why it's important to take care of yourself and your children, relieving stress and expecting tantrums

Chapter 4: Friends and Family -- These people can be life savers or saboteurs. What you can do to get the support you need without destructive side effects

Chapter 5: In the Courtroom -- It's unfamiliar territory, but it doesn't have to be frightening

Chapter 6: Support -- One of the most hotly-contested court orders, child support is indispensable to custodial parents and misunderstood by those who pay

Chapter 7: Property and Finances -- Laws regarding property distribution vary from state to state, but handing out the "stuff" is usually very technical

Chapter 8: Attorneys -- Your attorney is someone you hire, just like a plumber or an electrician. Some tips on how to get the most from your professional relationship

Chapter 9: After It's Over -- Your new life will never be the same, but that doesn't mean it can't be better

Resources

Index