{"product_id":"the-divorce-mediation-handbook-everything-you-need-to-know-paperback-softback-9780787908720","title":"The Divorce Mediation Handbook; Everything You Need to Know (Paperback \/ softback) 9780787908720","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Divorce Mediation Handbook\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eEverything You Need to Know\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePaula D. James (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787908720, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 May 1997\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15.4 x 1.6 cm, 0.329 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This is a well organized and straightforward book, written ineveryday language, with easily accessible anecdotes the reader caneither identify with or gain perspective from them.\" (MediationNews)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"An informative guide for everyone who is involved in the divorcemediation process.\" (Diane Neumann, past-president, Academy ofFamily Mediators and author of Choosing a Divorce Mediator: A Guideto Helping Couples Find a Competent Mediator)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Based on her extensive experience as a divorce mediator, PaulaJames explains why couples seeking a divorce should mediate and howto do so. Clear, interesting, informative. A must read for troubledmarriages.\" (Robert Coulson, former CEO of the American ArbitrationAssociation)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The real strength of this book is its detailed discussions of theissues a divorcing couple must address, regardless of how theydissolve their marriage. . . . RecommAnded for consumer lawcollections.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ?The Divorce Mediation Handbook should be offered to divorcingfamilies by court clerks, clergy, lawyers, therapists, andmediators. Paula James has demystified the mediation process andthis book helps divorcing spouses make better informed choicesabout how to take control of their lives, protect their legalrights, and reduce the financial transaction costs in Anding amarriage.? (Forrest S. Mosten, certified family law specialist andmediator, Los Angeles, California and author of The Complete Guideto Mediation)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"[James] provides the reader a solid basis for understanding thepersonal costs of divorce, for both the spouses and the children.The book is well written and will well meet the needs of literateclients who are going through the divorce process, whether or notthey decide to use mediation.\"\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA FriAndlier and Less Expensive Divorce\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Clients arriving in your office are usually confused about whatmediation means, their legal rights, and how it's all going to besorted out. You spAnd a good deal of your time just trying toeducate them enough to proceed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Divorce Mediation Handbook does much of this work for you. Itexplains the mediation procedure and reassures your clients thatthey can indeed work out their divorce in a reasonable and civilmanner in mediation. It also gives them a great deal of informationabout\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e * how children respond to divorce\u003cbr\u003e * how property issues are addressed\u003cbr\u003e * how future support may be considered\u003cbr\u003e * how to prepare for mediation\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Paula James, who has mediated over 600 divorces, offers thedivorcing couple an encouraging and highly informative book toprepare them for your first session and the work ahead.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eCHOOSING TO MEDIATE.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How Mediation Differs from Litigation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Is Mediation the Best Choice for You?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Choosing a Mediator.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Role of the Mediator.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conferring with a Family Law Attorney.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THE PROCESS OF MEDIATION.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Before the First Session.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The First Session (and What Happens Next).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How Agreements Are Reached.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Emotional Hurdles--What Works.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What Doesn't Work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Your Children's Needs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planning Your Children's Future Care.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e FINANCIAL FAIRNESS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Analyzing Your Assets and Debts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dividing It All Up.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What About Alimony?\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52407381655832,"sku":"9780787908720","price":16.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787908720.jpg?v=1784164960","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-divorce-mediation-handbook-everything-you-need-to-know-paperback-softback-9780787908720","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}