Winning Your Divorce A Man s Survival Guide

This essential book of strategy for dealing with the legal aspects of divorce is the only up-to-date book of its kind for men. Written by a successful divorce lawyer, it guides husbands step-by-step through all the pitfalls possible during this difficult time. Dedicated to helping the reader emerge from divorce with sanity and economic assets relatively intact, the book views the process of divorce as a competitive struggle in which there are two participants and where eventual victory goes to the party who is better prepared. Practical, straightforward, professional advice arms you with knowledge and forewarns you about the likely tactics of your wife's lawyer. With real-life scenarios to illustrate costly mistakes you can avoid, this invaluable resource also includes vital information on how to select the best divorce lawyer; the pros and cons of moving out of your house; money-saving benefits of lowering your standard of living before divorce proceedings are initiated; how to protect your prized stamp collection, antique car, and other cherished possessions; tactics to save your family business - even if your wife refuses to give up her share; secrets of negotiation that can help you get a fair share of your assets and the form of child custody you want; make-or-break tax aspects of selling or transferring house ownership, alimony, and child support; the wisdom of putting a halt to a romantic relationship - at least for a while and winning in court if you can't reach a settlement. With special chapters on custody battles and on getting the best possible terms for alimony and support payments, Winning Your Divorce is not only a smart man's survival guide, it is a smart woman's guideto the legal tactics she will inevitably face. If it's too late to preserve your marriage, this information-packed book will explain exactly how you can preserve your interests and rights.