Divorce Resources
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Divorce can be one of the worst times in a person’s life. It’s a highly emotional process that requires you to deal with the impersonal and often confusing legal system.
Finding a good lawyer is important in helping you navigate the divorce process. Naturally, understanding the basics and finding the right attorney requires a little “divorce education.” Being an informed client will help ensure that your needs are met—and that you can face your divorce with confidence.
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Recommended Reading List
An insightful book can offer valuable support and perspective throughout your divorce. We’ve handpicked these books based on client recommendations as well as our own research.
Kids: Age 3-8
- Dinosaurs Divorce (A Guide for Changing Families)
- Paperback – September 1, 1988
- by Marc Brown (Author), Laurie Krasny Brown (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Dinosaurs-Divorce-Guide-Changing-Families/dp/0316109967
- Two Homes
- Paperback – July 14, 2003
- by Claire Masurel
- http://www.amazon.com/Two-Homes-Claire-Masurel/dp/0763619841
- It’s Not Your Fault, Koko Bear: A Read-Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce
- My Family’s Changing (A First Look At Series)
- Paperback – February 1, 1999
- by Pat Thomas (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Familys-Changing-First-Look-Series/dp/0764109952
- The D Word
- Paperback – June 15, 2011
- by Julia Cook
- http://www.amazon.com/D-Word-Julia-Cook/dp/1931636761
- Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child’s Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce
- Hardcover – June 12, 2008
- by Tamara Schmitz
- http://www.amazon.com/Standing-Own-Two-Feet-Affirmation/dp/0843132213
Kids: Age 7-12
- What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce? A Survival Guide for Kids
- Paperback – June 15, 2001
- by Kent Winchester J.D. (Author), Roberta Beyer J.D. (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/World-Parents-Divorce-Survival-Guide/dp/1575420929
- Divorce Is Not the End of the World: Zoe’s and Evan’s Coping Guide for Kids
- Paperback – March 1, 2008
- by Zoe Stern (Author), Evan Stern (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Divorce-Not-End-World-Coping/dp/1582462410
Kids 10+
- Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids: Feeling at Home in One Home or Two
- Paperback – May 2, 2006
- by Isolina Ricci Ph.D. (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Moms-House-Dads-Kids-Feeling/dp/0743277120/
For adults on how to help their kids through the process
- Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way
- Paperback – July 27, 1999
- by M. Gary Neuman (Author), Patricia Romanowski (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Helping-Your-Kids-Divorce-Sandcastles/dp/0679778012/
Coparenting
- Children in Between Online
- Mom’s House, Dad’s House: Making two homes for your child
- Paperback – November 18, 1997
- by Isolina Ricci Ph.D. (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Moms-House-Dads-Making-homes/dp/0684830787
- Parents Are Forever: A Step-By-Step Guide to Becoming Successful Coparents After Divorce
- Paperback – September 1, 1996
- by Shirley Thomas (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Parents-Are-Forever-Step-Step/dp/0964637820
- Joint Custody with a Jerk: Raising a Child with an Uncooperative Ex- A Hands-on, Practical Guide to Communicating with a Difficult Ex-Spouse
- Paperback – August 2, 2011
- by Julie Ross (Author), Judy Corcoran (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Joint-Custody-Jerk-Uncooperative-Hands-/dp/0312584202/
- Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce
- Paperback – May 4, 2010
- by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Putting-Children-First-Parenting-Strategies/dp/1583334017/
- The Co-Parents’ Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted, Resilient, and Resourceful Kids in a Two-Home Family from Little Ones to Young Adults
Adults
- Getting Divorced Without Ruining Your Life: A Reasoned, Practical Guide to the Legal, Emotional and Financial Ins and Outs of Negotiating a Divorce Settlement
- Paperback – December 4, 2001
- by Sam Margulies
- http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Divorced-Without-Ruining-Your/dp/074320641X
- Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life
- Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends, 3rd Edition (Rebuilding Books; For Divorce and Beyond)
- Paperback – January 1, 2005
- by Bruce Fisher (Author), Robert E. Alberti (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Relationship-Books-Divorce-Beyond/dp/1886230692
- DIVORCE: Think Financially, Not Emotionally® Volume I: What Women Need To Know About Securing Their Financial Future Before, During, and After Divorce (Volume 1)
- Paperback – January 8, 2015
- by Jeffrey A. Landers
- http://www.amazon.com/DIVORCE-Financially-Emotionally-Securing-Financial/dp/1937458911/
- Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny
- Paperback – 2007
- by Suze Orman
- http://www.amazon.com/Women-Money-Owning-Control-Destiny/dp/1401919804/
- Will I Ever Be Free of You?: How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist and Heal Your Family
- It’s My Life Now: Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence, 2nd Edition
- Paperback – July 6, 2006
- by Meg Kennedy Dugan (Author), Roger R. Hock (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Its-My-Life-Now-Relationship/dp/0415953251/
- How to be a Good Divorced Dad: Being the Best Parent You Can Be Before, During and After the Break-Up
- Paperback – April 24, 2012
- by Jeffery M. Leving (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/How-Good-Divorced-Dad-Break-Up/dp/1118114108/
- The Divorced Dad’s Survival Book: How to Stay Connected with Your Kids
- Paperback – June, 2000
- by David Knox (Author), Kermit Leggett (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/The-Divorced-Dads-Survival-Book/dp/0738203173/
- Divorced Dads: 101 Ways to Stay Connected with Your Kids (Staying Connected)
- Paperback – August 30, 2002
- by Nancy J. Wasson (Author), Lee Hefner (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Divorced-Dads-Ways-Connected-Staying/dp/0972009000/
Recommended Reading List
An insightful book can offer valuable support and perspective throughout your divorce. We’ve handpicked these books based on client recommendations as well as our own research.
- Dinosaurs Divorce (A Guide for Changing Families)
- Paperback – September 1, 1988
- by Marc Brown (Author), Laurie Krasny Brown (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Dinosaurs-Divorce-Guide-Changing-Families/dp/0316109967
- Two Homes
- Paperback – July 14, 2003
- by Claire Masurel
- http://www.amazon.com/Two-Homes-Claire-Masurel/dp/0763619841
- It’s Not Your Fault, Koko Bear: A Read-Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce
- My Family’s Changing (A First Look At Series)
- Paperback – February 1, 1999
- by Pat Thomas (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Familys-Changing-First-Look-Series/dp/0764109952
- The D Word
- Paperback – June 15, 2011
- by Julia Cook
- http://www.amazon.com/D-Word-Julia-Cook/dp/1931636761
- Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child’s Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce
- Hardcover – June 12, 2008
- by Tamara Schmitz
- http://www.amazon.com/Standing-Own-Two-Feet-Affirmation/dp/0843132213
- What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce? A Survival Guide for Kids
- Paperback – June 15, 2001
- by Kent Winchester J.D. (Author), Roberta Beyer J.D. (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/World-Parents-Divorce-Survival-Guide/dp/1575420929
- Divorce Is Not the End of the World: Zoe’s and Evan’s Coping Guide for Kids
- Paperback – March 1, 2008
- by Zoe Stern (Author), Evan Stern (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Divorce-Not-End-World-Coping/dp/1582462410
- Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids: Feeling at Home in One Home or Two
- Paperback – May 2, 2006
- by Isolina Ricci Ph.D. (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Moms-House-Dads-Kids-Feeling/dp/0743277120/
- Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way
- Paperback – July 27, 1999
- by M. Gary Neuman (Author), Patricia Romanowski (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Helping-Your-Kids-Divorce-Sandcastles/dp/0679778012/
- Children in Between Online
- Mom’s House, Dad’s House: Making two homes for your child
- Paperback – November 18, 1997
- by Isolina Ricci Ph.D. (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Moms-House-Dads-Making-homes/dp/0684830787
- Parents Are Forever: A Step-By-Step Guide to Becoming Successful Coparents After Divorce
- Paperback – September 1, 1996
- by Shirley Thomas (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Parents-Are-Forever-Step-Step/dp/0964637820
- Joint Custody with a Jerk: Raising a Child with an Uncooperative Ex- A Hands-on, Practical Guide to Communicating with a Difficult Ex-Spouse
- Paperback – August 2, 2011
- by Julie Ross (Author), Judy Corcoran (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Joint-Custody-Jerk-Uncooperative-Hands-/dp/0312584202/
- Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce
- Paperback – May 4, 2010
- by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Putting-Children-First-Parenting-Strategies/dp/1583334017/
- The Co-Parents’ Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted, Resilient, and Resourceful Kids in a Two-Home Family from Little Ones to Young Adults
- Getting Divorced Without Ruining Your Life: A Reasoned, Practical Guide to the Legal, Emotional and Financial Ins and Outs of Negotiating a Divorce Settlement
- Paperback – December 4, 2001
- by Sam Margulies
- http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Divorced-Without-Ruining-Your/dp/074320641X
- Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life
- Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends, 3rd Edition (Rebuilding Books; For Divorce and Beyond)
- Paperback – January 1, 2005
- by Bruce Fisher (Author), Robert E. Alberti (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Relationship-Books-Divorce-Beyond/dp/1886230692
- DIVORCE: Think Financially, Not Emotionally® Volume I: What Women Need To Know About Securing Their Financial Future Before, During, and After Divorce (Volume 1)
- Paperback – January 8, 2015
- by Jeffrey A. Landers
- http://www.amazon.com/DIVORCE-Financially-Emotionally-Securing-Financial/dp/1937458911/
- Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny
- Paperback – 2007
- by Suze Orman
- http://www.amazon.com/Women-Money-Owning-Control-Destiny/dp/1401919804/
- Will I Ever Be Free of You?: How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist and Heal Your Family
- It’s My Life Now: Starting Over After an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence, 2nd Edition
- Paperback – July 6, 2006
- by Meg Kennedy Dugan (Author), Roger R. Hock (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Its-My-Life-Now-Relationship/dp/0415953251/
- How to be a Good Divorced Dad: Being the Best Parent You Can Be Before, During and After the Break-Up
- Paperback – April 24, 2012
- by Jeffery M. Leving (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/How-Good-Divorced-Dad-Break-Up/dp/1118114108/
- The Divorced Dad’s Survival Book: How to Stay Connected with Your Kids
- Paperback – June, 2000
- by David Knox (Author), Kermit Leggett (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/The-Divorced-Dads-Survival-Book/dp/0738203173/
- Divorced Dads: 101 Ways to Stay Connected with Your Kids (Staying Connected)
- Paperback – August 30, 2002
- by Nancy J. Wasson (Author), Lee Hefner (Author)
- http://www.amazon.com/Divorced-Dads-Ways-Connected-Staying/dp/0972009000/
Family Law Articles
M. Sue Wilson Law Offices, P.A. has compiled a list of informative articles to provide you with additional education and information in the following areas of family law:
- The Decline in Marriage: What To Do [PDF], Brookings, 9/13/2005. This article focuses on federal and state initiatives to promote healthy family dynamics.
- Talking With Your Children about Divorce [PDF]
- What to Expect…Divorce in Minnesota [PDF]
- Co-Parenting After Divorce [PDF]
- Child Support Laws in Minnesota: An Overview [PDF], State of Minnesota, 3/30/2005. An information brief about child support laws pertaining to Minnesota.
- Child Custody. This article explains the different types of child custody.
- Child Support. A definition of child support. What it does and doesn’t include and answers to common questions.
- Visitation and Visitation Issues, Minnesota Divorce Source. An article that looks at the different types of visitation laws and schedules.
- Child Support Calculator [PDF], Minnesota Divorce Source. An article that spells out how child support is calculator.
- Parenting Time (Visitation) and Making a Parenting Plan
- Domestic Violence in Minnesota [PDF]
- Domestic Violence Screening, Psyche Central, 5/14/04. This is a quiz that helps to determine if you are in an abusive relationship.
- Dealing with Domestic Abuse, 6/29/06. This is an article from the perspective of a woman named Kathy and how she dealt with an abusive partner. After her story is told the article gives information about domestic abuse with lessons on how to cope.
- Steps to Address Domestic Violence, 2/2/01. This article offers suggestions on how to go about addressing a violent situation. It also includes helpful worksheets.
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