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The Dissolution Solution: A Divorce Lawyer's Advice on the Best Ways to Part Ways
Almost no one goes into a marriage expecting to get divorced. But if you find yourself on the brink of parting ways with your spouse, it’s best to be prepared. Long-time family law attorney Paul Nelson has seen (in his clients) and felt (personally) the pain of divorce and, with this book, seeks to help you prepare for and navigate the legal landscape of splitting up. Filled with practical advice, history, interesting facts, real-world stories, and even viewpoints from other experts, The Dissolution Solution is an informative guidebook for anyone going through one of the most difficult processes couples can face. Topics include, among many • How smart planning can help you avoid going to trial
• How to choose the best attorney for your situation
• How to navigate property and child custody laws
• How to best present your case and yourself to win in court
• How to protect and support your kids through the divorce process
• What happens after your divorce If you’ve found yourself in the tough situation of having to dissolve your marriage, this book is an indispensable guide to helping you come through with the best possible outcome.
• How to choose the best attorney for your situation
• How to navigate property and child custody laws
• How to best present your case and yourself to win in court
• How to protect and support your kids through the divorce process
• What happens after your divorce If you’ve found yourself in the tough situation of having to dissolve your marriage, this book is an indispensable guide to helping you come through with the best possible outcome.
220 pages, Paperback
Published October 2, 2023
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October 25, 2023
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Overall, the Dissolution Solution is a good introduction to the divorce process in California. It provides a general overview of what happens in the pretrial, trial, and post-trial phases of the divorce process. It also provides helpful advice for those who are considering divorce and how they can empower themselves to make good, productive, and (sometimes) cost-efficient decisions. Similarly, it discusses some basic DOs/DON'Ts for people who are prospective parties to a divorce. It is by no means a divorce handbook that will enable readers to represent themselves in court. In fact, the author exhorts readers to get competent legal representation throughout the book.
My Dislikes: There were a few parts that were a bit superfluous (e.g. knowing the history of divorce, which may be interesting as an academic exericse, but takes away from the practical orientation of the book; a very extensive example using the Six-Day War of 1967, etc.). There were also a few times while reading that I felt like the author was writing the book as a love letter to himself or at least using it a plug for his firm. The author is upfront that his practice involves mostly affluent clients and that he does not do low-income family divorces. For readers more in that category, there are lots of legal aid societies and groups that help provide helpful information. That said, the general principles discussed in the book would apply to all people regardless of their net worth. There were also a few places in the book where I thought that it would be a good idea to have more extensive citations to sources; however, this may be an issue with the version I was using.
What I enjoyed: The author does a great job discussing major concepts like property division, child custody, and the role of children in the divorce process. He gives great advice for parents about how to avoid turning children into collateral and avoiding the temptation to weaponize child relationships. I also thought it was great that he provided some greater detail on how divorce impacts children and was to help children deal with the major life change that they will be going through. He also does a good job helping readers see that a good attorney is going to set clear boundaries and may, at times, protect a client from themselves. The book also has a good collection of war stories and lessons learned from interesting (and often dramatic) client experiences. The book finishes with some Q&A with other experts like a life coach, forensic accountant, and financial planner, all of which provide useful insight into general guidelines for navigating a divorce. The writing is clear and easy to follow. It can be technical at times, but it is important for those getting into a divorce to learn the lingo that will be a part of their lives during this experience.
It is important to remember that divorce in other states may be very different. The author does address this a bit at the beginning, but I felt like it should be in larger letters up front: THIS IS BASED ON CALIFORNIA LAW.
Overall, the Dissolution Solution is a good introduction to the divorce process in California. It provides a general overview of what happens in the pretrial, trial, and post-trial phases of the divorce process. It also provides helpful advice for those who are considering divorce and how they can empower themselves to make good, productive, and (sometimes) cost-efficient decisions. Similarly, it discusses some basic DOs/DON'Ts for people who are prospective parties to a divorce. It is by no means a divorce handbook that will enable readers to represent themselves in court. In fact, the author exhorts readers to get competent legal representation throughout the book.
My Dislikes: There were a few parts that were a bit superfluous (e.g. knowing the history of divorce, which may be interesting as an academic exericse, but takes away from the practical orientation of the book; a very extensive example using the Six-Day War of 1967, etc.). There were also a few times while reading that I felt like the author was writing the book as a love letter to himself or at least using it a plug for his firm. The author is upfront that his practice involves mostly affluent clients and that he does not do low-income family divorces. For readers more in that category, there are lots of legal aid societies and groups that help provide helpful information. That said, the general principles discussed in the book would apply to all people regardless of their net worth. There were also a few places in the book where I thought that it would be a good idea to have more extensive citations to sources; however, this may be an issue with the version I was using.
What I enjoyed: The author does a great job discussing major concepts like property division, child custody, and the role of children in the divorce process. He gives great advice for parents about how to avoid turning children into collateral and avoiding the temptation to weaponize child relationships. I also thought it was great that he provided some greater detail on how divorce impacts children and was to help children deal with the major life change that they will be going through. He also does a good job helping readers see that a good attorney is going to set clear boundaries and may, at times, protect a client from themselves. The book also has a good collection of war stories and lessons learned from interesting (and often dramatic) client experiences. The book finishes with some Q&A with other experts like a life coach, forensic accountant, and financial planner, all of which provide useful insight into general guidelines for navigating a divorce. The writing is clear and easy to follow. It can be technical at times, but it is important for those getting into a divorce to learn the lingo that will be a part of their lives during this experience.
It is important to remember that divorce in other states may be very different. The author does address this a bit at the beginning, but I felt like it should be in larger letters up front: THIS IS BASED ON CALIFORNIA LAW.
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