This Guidebook will give the reader hints on how to:
- SAVE TIME
- SAVE SANITY
- SAVE MONEY
- SAVE THROUGH SHORTCUTS
The book is divided into four chapters for easier reading and clarity.
Chapter 1 deals with "Future Directions" and deals with the myriad of thoughts,emotions, actions and responsibilites that confront the individual who is contemplating severing the marital relationship.
Chapter 2 is concerned with 'The Battle Begins" and is concerned with the more tangible matters and practical issues needed to re-establish your life and your survival.
Chapter 3 "The Legal Jungle" identifies the actual processes involved in legalising one's separation. It highlights costs,in time and money, of employing a solicitor and whether to seek free legal aid, how to avoid unnecessary outlays, exposes the court system and the frustrations assosciated with the processing of applicatiions and what to expect in relatiion to you property and assets.
Chapter 4 "Self Preservation" deals with the range of emotions most people experience during separation of the family unit and prescribes ways to develop a more positive attitude to the decisions that have been made or need to be made in order to establish a more stable and secure future.
Although the book relates to the Australian Legal system, the principles are valid throughout western society.