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"A good divorce is not an oxymoron, it is a choice." -Allison

I am pleased to be able to offer you a series of short Divorce-In-A-Nutshell Books. Each book is designed to give you concise information on important divorce-related topics. No matter whether you are represented by counsel, using a mediator, or doing the divorce yourself, the goal of these short books is to empower you to better manage your divorce, make more informed decisions, create better outcomes, and move into the future with greater confidence.

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1) How to Have a Successful Divorce - $7.95

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Straight-talking suggestions for what you can bring to your divorce to improve your experience and outcome. A successful divorce is as important as a successful marriage.

"GREAT! Allison has contributed a straight-talking piece for divorcing parties that offers tools for achieving a civilized divorce. A valuable read for parties and practitioners alike!" -- Judith Wolf, Family Law Specialist and Divorce Mediator

2) Other Ways To Get a Divorce - $7.95

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You don’t have to use the traditional legal process to get a divorce. Learn about other alternatives, such as mediation and collaborative law, that can reduce the emotional and financial costs of your divorce.

"As a mediator and counselor, I highly recommend this book to learn specifically about the alternatives to the traditional legal divorce process. It encompasses the expertise of the author and her many years of experience as a divorce mediator and attorney. She clearly outlines the different approaches to getting a divorce and then succinctly compares each to the other and to the traditional legal process. The reader could not find a better resource for this information." -- Joanne Zazzi, Attorney and Psychologist

3) How to Talk to Your Children About Divorce - $9.95

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This is one of the best guides in the marketplace for helping your children cope with divorce. It will help you understand what they may think, feel, and need. A must for every parent who is going through a divorce.

"Children should be seen, heard, believed, and protected because, when they are not, we lose them! The authors have captured an essence of the divorce experience as it relates to the parent and child relationship that I have never seen written about in this manner. I personally wish that books with this content had been available for my clients many years ago." -- The Reverend Otis Ingram

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4) Taking Control of Your Divorce - $7.95

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Artfully presented suggestions for communicating and negotiating in a manner that will increase your opportunity to get your needs met, remain cooperative and, if there are children, to put together the best post-divorce family as possible.

"This booklet is full of very helpful negotiation and communication tips. If the suggestions are taken to heart by people going through divorce, it should make a difficult and intimidating process much less painful. Many of the communication and negotiation ideas would benefit couples who are trying to work out their differences, even if divorce were not on their horizon." -- Bob Dauber, Clinical Professor of Law

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5) What You Need to Know About Health Insurance - $7.95

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Overview of straight-forward answers to “who,” “what,” “when,” and “where” questions when dealing with health insurance after divorce, as well as any time. No other resource in the marketplace that will do this for you.

"Having worked in this industry over a dozen years, and specifically in the hard-to-place area, I find this information to be extremely valuable to anyone looking for coverage for any reason. The well-informed consumer is the best consumer, and what you don't know can hurt you. This publication will help keep the reader from being frustrated and mentally beaten up with coverage dead-ends and unexplained surprises!" -- June Shaffer, Arizona Life Lines

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6) What You Need to Know About Life Insurance - $7.95

Not only does this book educate you about life insurance, but it gives you creative suggestions for using it to protect child support, spousal support, the insured, and beneficiaries. A unique contribution to the divorce literature available to the public.

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7) How to Financially Plan for Divorce - $7.95

Two experts, a financial planner and a CPA, give you advice on how to plan financially during the divorce for your future. Learn how to read a tax return to get the information you need and learn about the tax benefits and pitfalls you need to consider.

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8) Dividing the Marital Home, Retirement Assets, and Debts - $7.95

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Information and suggestions on how to deal with the three most common components of a divorce. These play an important part in bargaining for your future. Get informed.

"This book should be the principal resource for both the layman and the financial professional when attempting to gain a general knowledge of asset division in the divorce process." -- Michael Phillips Black, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

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9) How to Protect Your Heirs and Your Assets After Divorce - $7.95

An exploration of the creative use, after divorce, of trusts so your present and future assets go where you want them to. Answers to protecting your estate upon remarriage and a valuable discussion of the use and benefits of a prenuptial agreement.

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10) Purchasing or Refinancing Your Home - $7.95

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How the mortgage business works: what are your loan options; understanding credit scores; and how lenders view divorce. What can you do to get the best loan for you. You may be surprised at your options.

"Luanna's book delivers exactly what it promises - an easy to understand primer on how to obtain mortgage financing in order to purchase or refinance a home during and after divorce! I definitely will recommend it as a 'must read' for both parties and practitioners alike." -- Shari Capra, Mediator and Family Law Attorney

Please call us (480.949.9511) OR fax us (480.949.8814) for bulk discounts.

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