06775 - 2012
Parents Forever: Legal Issues and the Role of Mediation in Divorce Parent Handbook
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This is a part of the Parents Forever curriculum developed for divorcing and never-been-married parents. It provides an overview of the legal divorce process including how to select a lawyer, the cost of an attorney, custody and child and spousal support. This booklet is written specifically for parents.
Contents
Introduction (152 K PDF)
Six Methods for Making Divorce Decisions
The Legal Process
Getting a Divorce Attorney
- Why Would You Need an Attorney? (41 K PDF)
- How to Find a Family Law Attorney
- Deciding Which Attorney to Hire
Paying for an Attorney
- The Retainer
- How Much Do Attorney's Cost?
- How to Minimize Attorney Costs
An Introduction to Mediation
- What is Mediation?
- What Are the Benefits of Mediation?
- Mediation and Family Violence
- How Much Does Mediation Cost?
Moving Ahead with Mediation
- Finding a Mediator
- What Happens in Mediation Sessions?
Custody and Parenting Plans
- What Determines Custody?
- Types of Custody
- Parenting Plans
- Parenting Time (40 K PDF)
- Can Custody Be Changed?
Child Support
- What is Child Support?
- How is Child Support Determined?
- Changes in Child Support Over Time
- Interstate Moves and Child Support
