Publications - Divorce

It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear: A Read-Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce, by Vicki Lansky, Dec 15 1997.

“This easy-to-understand children's story and parenting guide is intended for families where both parents plan to stay active and involved in their child's life. "It's Not Your Fault, KoKo Bear" revolves around a lovable bear who doesn't want to have two homes. KoKo's experience will help children learn what divorce means, how family life will change, and understand that the divorce is not their fault. ”

My Life Turned Upside Down, But I Turned It Right Side Up, by Mary Blitzer-Field, 1994.

Uncoupling, by Diane Vaughan, http://thedivorcecenter.org/divorce-separation-relationships/, Sep 5 1990.

““Based on ten years’ research, this is the only book of its type on the market today. It explains in lucid and engaging detail the turning points in intimate relationships showing that there are basic similar patterns. Vaughan’s extensive use of interviews of both straight and gay couples, married and live-ins, makes her book lively and interesting. ” ”

Dinosaurs Divorce, by Marc Brown, 1986.

Divorce and the Special Needs Child: A Guide for Parents, by Margaret Pegi Price.

“Going through a divorce is always tough, but when a child with special needs is involved it can be especially challenging. This book takes a clear and comprehensive look at every aspect of the legal divorce process, and addresses all of the legal issues that divorcing parents of children with special needs face.   The author guides parents through the initial hurdles of choosing the right lawyer for their case, and explains exactly how to work with them to achieve the best possible outcome for all concerned. From agreeing upon child custody arrangements that meet the particular needs of the child, to making provision for child support payments, gathering together the documentation needed to prove a case, and dealing with financial issues such as debts and property distribution, no aspect of divorce is left uncovered. A set of checklists is included to ensure that parents consider everything they need to, and the book concludes with a useful list of further resources.   Written by an experienced family lawyer who went through her own divorce when her son, who has autism, was six, this book offers much-needed guidance to divorcing parents of children with a variety of special needs. ”

When Parents Divorce, by Mary Garner Ganske , www.parenting.com.

“Explaining divorce to a child is incredibly difficult. Ease the blow with these tips. While it's just about impossible to put a positive spin on such a negative event, there's a lot parents can do to ease the difficult transition from intact family to divided one. Target your initial broaching of the topic to your child's age (if you have kids of widely differing ages, you might consider talking to each of them separately). And then be prepared to have your child come back with more questions as the years pass and she comes to understand the situation more fully. Some guidelines for talking to kids of various ages when a marriage splits apart. ”