"It Doesn't Have to Be That Way: How to Divorce Without Destroying Your Family or Bankrupting Yourself" by Laura A. Wasser offers practical, compassionate guidance for navigating divorce with minimal emotional and financial damage. Drawing from her experience as a high-profile divorce attorney for celebrities and ordinary clients alike, Wasser emphasizes that divorce does not have to be contentious or destructive and can be approached in a healthy, respectful manner.
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Announce the divorce thoughtfully and respectfully to set a cooperative tone rather than antagonism.
Approach divorce as a business transaction rather than a personal battle to reduce conflict.
Dissolve the marriage before it gets extremely acrimonious to avoid lasting harm.
Prepare for the conversation carefully, communicating clearly and kindly.
Protect your privacy by limiting sensitive disclosures to your lawyer and therapist.
Be prepared to share assets fairly according to the law and custody arrangements based on the children’s best interests.
Avoid behaving negatively in front of children to protect their emotional well-being.
Use practical tips like walking through the home together to divide assets amicably.
Avoid rekindling a sexual relationship with your ex-partner during separation, as it complicates legal matters.