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The Divorce mediation handbook : everything you need to know / Paula James.

By: James, Paula.
Material type: TextTextPublisher: San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass, c1997Edition: 1st ed.Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-194) and index.Description: xix, 215 p. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 078790872X (paperback).Subject(s): Divorce -- Law and legislation -- United States | Divorce mediation -- United StatesDDC classification: 346.7301/66
Contents:
1. How mediation differs from litigation -- 2. Is mediation the best choice for you? -- 3. Choosing a mediator -- 4. The role of the mediator -- 5. Conferring with a family law attorney -- 6. Before the first session : talking to your spouse about mediation, discussing possible agreements, making an appointment, what to take with you to mediation -- 7. The first session (and what happens next) : understanding the rules, explaining your goals, tackling the legal issues, initiating the legal paperwork, preparing the final orders, transferring property, finalizing your divorce -- 8. How agreements are reached -- 9. The emotional hurdles, what works -- 10. What doesn't work -- 11. Your children's needs -- 12. Planning your children's future care -- 13. Analyzing your assets and debts -- 14. Dividing it all up -- 15. What about alimony?
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-194) and index.

1. How mediation differs from litigation -- 2. Is mediation the best choice for you? -- 3. Choosing a mediator -- 4. The role of the mediator -- 5. Conferring with a family law attorney -- 6. Before the first session : talking to your spouse about mediation, discussing possible agreements, making an appointment, what to take with you to mediation -- 7. The first session (and what happens next) : understanding the rules, explaining your goals, tackling the legal issues, initiating the legal paperwork, preparing the final orders, transferring property, finalizing your divorce -- 8. How agreements are reached -- 9. The emotional hurdles, what works -- 10. What doesn't work -- 11. Your children's needs -- 12. Planning your children's future care -- 13. Analyzing your assets and debts -- 14. Dividing it all up -- 15. What about alimony?

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