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Christina Vinters, J.D., Family Law Mediator and retired Divorce Lawyer, has seen firsthand the many mistakes that even well-meaning people tend to make at the beginning of separation out of fear, anger, jealously and/or lack of information. These mistakes often lead to the undesired path of court proceedings, deteriorating relationships, strained parenting abilities, and escalating legal fees.
What is "amicable"?
Being amicable does not mean that you give up your legal rights in order to avoid disagreement; it means that you resolve disagreements in a respectful and realistic way rather than battling it out in court, so that you can protect your children, your co-parenting relationship, and your net worth from the trauma of extended divorce litigation.
Summary
Pathways provides:
-a look at the culture of divorce & its harmful assumptions;
-the basics of divorce law and separation agreements;
-descriptions, pros, and cons of 4 pathways/methods for working towards an amicable resolution;
-practical information and specific tips on what to do and what not to do if you would like a healthy divorce resolution that will let you to move on with your life;
-dozens of links to free online resources for additional learning, including videos, worksheets, frequently asked questions, and location-specific services organized by State and Province.
Target Audience
Pathways is an easy-to-read guide for Americans & Canadians who find themselves navigating the process of separation.
This book is perfect for anyone who wants direction on how to achieve a good divorce rather than the stereotypical divorce battle. It is for people who appreciate specific tips and actionable strategies that they can implement.
In addition, couples trying to balance divorce and children in a healthy way will find this book extremely valuable. Child custody arrangements and child support are important details but Pathways highlights that the real key to a healthy future is to learn how to de-escalate conflict and maintain functional communication.
Endorsements
The foreword by Professor Gillian Calder, LL.M., Associate Dean & Family Law Professor at the University of Victoria, contextualizes the book as a valuable resource increasing access to justice for families in need of family law information.
Professor Calder says: "This book is a powerful resource for anyone in a range of scenarios, from contemplating separating from their spouse, through the throes of divorce, worried about the impact of divorce on their child, or even just trying to figure out how to offer counsel to a friend in need... It makes the advice given accessible through connecting what we know about lawyers and family law to norms and ideas that are present in popular culture and media."
J. Mark Weiss, J.D., Attorney, Mediator, & International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Board Member says: "No reasonable person could wish to have the misery of a litigated divorce. This book clearly and succinctly guides readers towards an amicable divorce. It's full of insightful tips to help them start out on the right path. It demystifies the options, and explains the differences, advantages, and disadvantages about what's available to maximize the likelihood of success."
Genre: LAW / Family Law / Divorce & SeparationThis is a newly released book.
We find ourselves now in North America in an era of regular separation of common law couples and divorce of married couples. It is estimated that approximately 40% of marriages in Canada end in divorce (approximately 70,000 per year). This does not include the breakdown of common law relationships so the actual percentage and number of families experiencing separation is even higher. In the U.S.A., approximately 50% of first time cohabiting relationships end within 5 years, 20% of first marriages end within 5 years and 33% within 10 years (approximately 1 million divorces per year, plus separations of common law couples). This is clearly a common aspect of modern life for families. If your own relationship or your parents’ relationship hasn’t dissolved, it is a near certainty that you have other relatives, friends, neighbours and co-workers who have experienced separation. In fact, many North Americans now have two or three significant committed relationships over their lifetime which means that many people go through a separation more than once.
Divorce is often referred to as the second most traumatic event in a person’s life, following only behind the death of a close family member. Given the large numbers of people who experience at least one separation, it is worth considering at the outset of separation which aspects lead to trauma and what steps can be taken to reduce the traumatic nature of separation for you and your family.
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