Separate ways - Vira Hladun-Goldmann

Vira Hladun-Goldmann, winner of the largest equitable divorce in American history, reveals the techniques and methods she used to achieve her historic decision, while giving any woman facing divorce the emotional clarity and tools necessary to achieve a swift, fair dissolution of her marriage. There is such a thing as a 'positive' divorce, and this book shows you how to achieve it. The book counsels women on: Why to Keep a Marital Diary: an all-important tool for your own self-esteem and for planning your legal strategy as well; How to Find the Right Lawyer for You: and how to work best with that lawyer; Mediation vs. Court: settling across a table, or in a courtroom; The Importance of Separation: a cooling-off period which allows flaring emotions to settle; The History of Woman's Rights: taking courage from our predecessors; Why Being a Housewife is a Full-Time Job: and how to convince the court of that fact; How to Manage Your Finances: why women are better investors that men. Warm with remembered life, the book imparts lessons on relationships and families while telling a personal story of obstacles overcome, and urges all women less than satisfied in their marriages to listen deeply to themselves, take charge, and then take action.