--Your Go-To Handbook for a Better Divorce-- Divorce does not have to be a bitter ordeal-and no one knows this better than BJ Mann, a leading divorce mediator in Upstate New York. In A Better, Not Bitter Divorce: The Fair and Affordable Way to End Your Marriage, BJ brings you the wealth of information she has put to use in her work with thousands of divorcing couples. You'll find clear explanations, concise worksheets, and detailed checklists you need to navigate the four aspects of divorce: -The Legal Divorce: The nuts and bolts -The Economic Divorce: Turning one household into two -The Children's Divorce: Custody and parenting -The Emotional Divorce: Your personal recovery --PRAISE FOR A BETTER, NOT BITTER DIVORCE-- "A Better, Not Bitter Divorce is like having a wise friend's guidance on a difficult journey. This excellent resource is packed with practical information, shared with compassion. Detailed facts on all aspects of the divorce process allow readers to increase confidence in negotiating a fair settlement. Wisdom shared on the emotional impact of divorce for spouses and children offers support through one of life's most challenging transitions. A must read for anyone facing divorce!" -Bobbie L. Dillon, M.S., Conflict Management Specialist, Past-President New York State Council on Divorce Mediation "So many of the important parts of our lives are entered into with inadequate support. As someone who has experienced the pain of divorce, I feel profound gratitude for this gift from BJ Mann. This book offers detailed guidance and information regarding divorce, while also inviting you to connect again and again with your best self which is the wisest possible way to navigate divorce." -Kit Miller, Executive Director, Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence