How to Avoid an Expensive Divorce

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If you are contemplating a divorce you must have many questions: * Is divorce my only option? Is divorce my best option? * What are the positive and negative effects of obtaining a divorce? * Can I save my marriage? * If I decide to obtain a divorce how can I reach an amicable and fair settlement and avoid the high monetary and emotional cost of litigation? * Can I represent myself? * How can I find a competent and honest matrimonial lawyer? * Do I need to pay a consultation fee? * What is the process to obtain a divorce? * What are my options concerning custody and shared parenting time (visitation)? * What about child support and maintenance (alimony)? * What about health insurance? * How are assets and debts distributed? * Will I pay or receive counsel fees? * Is mediation the way to go? * What should a settlement agreement include? * How does a divorce impact my social security benefits? * How will a divorce impact my relationship with Uncle Sam? If these are some of your questions this book is worth reading. This book will also answer the question: Who is this guy to give me advice?

One of New York's top-rated family law attorneys, George J. Nashak, Jr. is a graduate of Fordham Law School and former President of the Queens County Bar Association. He has been a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and recipient of both the New York State Bar Association's Attorney Professionalism Award and the Queens County Academy of Law Award. He is now retired but continues to serve on the Board of Directors of the Queens Volunteer Lawyers Project.