Links & Resources for Divorce
The better informed you are about navigating separation and divorce, the more effectively you’ll be able to negotiate a settlement that works. There are many excellent resources for divorce available about separation, divorce, co-parenting and parallel parenting, effective communication, mediation, and alternative processes. Many of the following books are available to borrow from my office Library. There are also links below to useful online resources.
Books for Adults
- Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate, by Gabrielle Hartley and Elena Brower
- The Good Divorce by Constance Ahrons
- Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After by Katherine Woodward Thomas
- Helping Your Child Succeed After Divorce by Florence Bienefeld
- Families Apart: Keys to Successful Coparenting by Melinda Blau
- The Co-Parents’ Handbook by Karen Bonnell
- The Truth about Children and Divorce by Robert Emery
- Through the Eyes of Children by Carla Garrity with Karen Bruenig and Mitchell A. Baris
- Between Love and Hate by Lois Gold
- The Two Roads of Divorce by Lenard Marlow
- Making Divorce Work: 8 Essential Keys to Resolving Conflict and Rebuilding Your Life by Diana Mercer
- Complete Guide to Mediation by Forrest Mosten
- Mom’s House, Dad’s House by Isolina Ricci
- Difficult Conversations: How To Discuss What Matters Most by Douglas Stone
- Uncoupling by Diane Vaughn
- The Four Ways of Divorce by Rachel Virk
- Befriending Your Ex after Divorce: Making Life Better for You, Your Kids, and, Yes, Your Ex by Judith Rabinor
- The Co-Parenting Survival Guide: Letting Go of Conflict After a Difficult Divorce by Elizabeth Thayer Ph.D. and Jeffery Zimmerman Ph.D.
- Mindful Co-Parenting: A Child-Friendly Path through Divorce by Jeremy S. Gaies Psy.D. and James B. Morris
- The Parent’s Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents by William Martin
Books for Children
- Dinosaurs Divorce by Laurence Brown and Marc Brown
- The Divorce Express by Paula Danziger
- Two Homes by Claire Masurel
- When My Parents Forgot How To Be Friends by Jennifer Moore
- Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids by Isoline Ricci
- Mama and Daddy Bear’s Divorce by Cornelia Spelman
Blogs & Articles
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Parenting
- Co-parenting Software (Scheduling, Communication, Payments)
- Guidance on Parenting in Separation and Divorce:
- Keeping children safe on social media and apps: The 14 Apps and Social Media Sites Parents Need to Be Aware Of
Step Families
- National Stepfamily Resource Center
- How To Win As A Stepfamily by Emily B. Visher and John S. Visher
Military Families
LOCAL U.S. MILITARY DOD RESOURCES – ACROSS SERVICES
Defense Finance Accounting Service – https://www.dfas.mil/
Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) – https://www.military.com/benefits/military-legal-matters/uniformed-services-former-spouse-protection-overview.html
Walter Reed Family Support Center – https://walterreed.tricare.mil/About-Us/Military-Onboarding/Fleet-Family-Support-Center-FFSC
Walter Reed MWR – http://www.navymwrbethesda.com/programs/ad85db55-661a-41a2-9aa2-44a5e0aad68d
Fort Meade Family Service Center – https://www.cnic.navy.mil/ffr/family_readiness/fleet_and_family_support_program.html
Servicemembers Live Chat | Military Crisis Line – Veterans Crisis Line – https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/?gclid=CMu_1JKqhNQCFdgDgQodP5kNRw
