{"product_id":"the-divorce-mediation-handbook-isbn-9780787908720","title":"The Divorce Mediation Handbook","description":"A 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. CHOOSING 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? \"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.\" PAULA JAMES a family law attorney with 15 years of experience, is a full-time mediator, national speaker, and trainer in family law mediation. She lives in Austin, Texas.  The Divorce Mediation Handbook provides a step-by-step guide through the supportive process of divorce mediation. Unlike the traditional divorce litigation which can be adversarial and costly, mediation helps the couple go through this transition with mutual respect, the best interests of the children at the forefront, and legal fees at a minimum. Author Paula James, an expert in the field of divorce mediation, presents a clear view of what actually takes place in the mediation sessions and shows how couples can use the process to create a friAndlier and less expensive divorce. The Divorce Mediation Handbook is filled with illustrative example, practical forms and charts, and helpful suggestions and valuable information including:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to find a good mediator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat documents will be needed for the process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to determine if it is necessary to get legal advice from separate attorneys\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to know about property and debts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to protect the children from stress and emotional harm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to do if a spouse wont cooperate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e James also shows how couples can work through the thorny legal issues of divorce—property division, child support, custody, and alimony—by creating a positive environment that will short-circuit the emotional maelstrom that so often shatters families and finances.[copy for mediators:]Wouldn't it be nice if, before coming to see you, your mediation clients  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eunderstood how mediation works\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehad prepared inventories and spread sheets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehad learned how to talk to each other in mediation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehad carefully examined their post-divorce income and expenses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehad read at least one good book on how to help their children with divorce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eunderstood many of the legal issues underlying their divorce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e By referring your clients to The Divorce Mediation Handbook, you can prepare them with this information. Clients arriving in your office are usually con Step-by-step guide through the supportive process of divorce mediation. Author Paula James, an expert in the field of divorce mediation, presents a clear view of what actually takes place in the mediation sessions and shows how couples can use the process to create a friAndlier and less expensive divorce. James also shows how couples can work through the thorny legal and financial issues of divorce—property division, child support, custody, and alimony—by creating a positive environment that will short-circuit the emotional maelstrom and punitive costs that so often shatter families and finances.","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990208692453,"sku":"NP9780787908720","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787908720.jpg?v=1761786919","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-divorce-mediation-handbook-isbn-9780787908720","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}