Book description
When people are going through the emotional trauma of separation and
divorce, they turn to Canada's best-selling guide to family law,
Surviving Your Divorce
. In it, family law expert Michael G. Cochrane, LL. B., answers
questions such as: What are my rights? What will happen to the children?
How much does divorce cost?
Surviving Your Divorce is a non-technical book that explains
the legal options available to married, common-law, and same-sex
couples going through separation or divorce.
This popular guide
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covers child custody, division of property, support, domestic
violence, the rights of common-law couples, and much more
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provides tips and strategies to help you negotiate separation
and divorce with your lawyer, potentially saving a lot of time
and money
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includes real-life stories that illustrate the application of
family law
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includes samples of key legal and financial documents, a
comprehensive resource section, and a glossary of legal terms
Be prepared for the process of divorcing. You can help your lawyer by
knowing what questions to ask and what steps are involved. Considering
self-representation? An entirely new chapter shows you how to build a
framework for your case the same way lawyers do, with 50 tips on how
to handle court appearances and more.
"This readable, informative book is packed with all the
information necessary to make informed decisions about marriage and
divorce agreements. Cochrane has taken pains to describe just about
every legal pitfall and divorce experience imaginable."
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Calgary Herald
"This book is not intended to convince you to go it alone,
without a lawyer. It's designed, rather, to help you know what to
expect. . . This is a book full of common-sense advice delivered in
plain talk."
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The Gazette (Montreal)
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Money- and Anxiety-Saving Strategies
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How to Help Your Lawyer Help You
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What Not to Do When Going through Divorce
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Secrets, Tactics, and Strategies Used by Lawyers
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How to Represent Yourself in Court
Michael Cochrane, LL. B., has been practicing law
in Ontario for over 30 years. He is the author of numerous books on
family law, including
Do We Need a Marriage Contract? and
Do
We Need a Cohabitation Agreement? He has hosted
Strictly
Legal, a legal affairs program on BNN, and has been a guest legal
expert on programs such as Canada A. M., Counterspin, and As It
Happens. For his speaking schedule and further information, visit www.
michaelcochrane. ca.
