Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation & ... (ISBN 141330494X)

Clear language and short sections make this text very useful:
Divorce Without Court contains simple headings, icons, worksheets, and highlighted text in such a way that the text is easy to follow. Some headings present questions - that are answered in the text, others give do's and do nots, while other headings give clear directions for the reader to follow. One example of how the text clarifies the issues of divorce is the "Tell It Like It Is: A Vocabulary of Emotions" chart. This helps the reader clarify language for the intended audience. For example, the emotions listed include nostalgic, inconsolable, miserable, hysterical, and bereft. This level of detail about every aspect of divorce follows throughout the book. Stoner makes the text clear and understandable through adept use of language. Headings likewise are short and clear. Readers - whether they hire an attorney or not - will find this text useful.

Basic divorce info but not much financial settlement advice:
This Nolo Press book is a very basic, extremely helpful and well-organized overview of the mediation/collaboration process. The questionnaires are straightforward and help to simplify some initial decisions. However, I had hoped for more information and advice on negotiating a somewhat more complex financial situation, especially for couples without children. For that, I recommend : Divorce & Money: Everything You Need to Know About Dividing Property and The Complete Guide to Protecting Your Financial Security When Getting a Divorce