Suggested Readings

Books Dealing with Separation & Divorce

Suggested ReadingsAt DAWN (Divorce Attorneys for Women), our team of attorneys is dedicated to helping women who are going through a divorce. We have defended the legal rights of women for over 60 years combined, and helped them to rebuild their lives. Contact family attorneys at DAWN today.

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Suggested Reading for Adults

Surviving The Breakup: How Children And Parents Cope With Divorce

Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids: Feeling at Home in One Home or Two

The Truth About Children and Divorce: Dealing with the Emotions So You and Your Children Can Thrive

What About the Kids?: Raising Your Children Before, During, and After Divorce

Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce

Emotional Life of the Toddler

In the Name of the Child

Emotional Infidelity:How To Affair Proof Your Marriage

“When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse (by Lundy Bancroft)

“Why Does He Do That? Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men” (by Lundy Bancroft)

“The Batterer as Parent: Addressing the Impact of Violence on Family Dynamics” (by Lundy Bancroft, Jay Silverman & Daniel Ritchie)

“Helping Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse” (by Lundy Bancroft)

“Should I Stay or Should I go?” (by Lundy Bancroft & Jac Patrissi)

“Not Your Mother’s Divorce: A Practical, Girlfriend-to-Girlfriend Guide to Surviving the End of a Young Marriage” (by Kay Moffett, Sarah Touburg)

“Family and Friends’ Guide to Domestic Violence: How to Listen, Talk and Take Action When Someone You Care About is Being Abused” (by Elaine Weiss)

“How To Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved” (by Sandra L. Brown, M.A.)

“Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Own Destiny” (by Suze Ormond)

Suggested Reading for Children

“Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way” (by M. Gary Neuman)

“Dinosaurs Divorce! A Guide for Changing Families” (by Marc Brown, Laurie Krasny Brown)

“I’m Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem” (by Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura Cornell)

Additional Resources:

Friend of the Court Online Handbook: This handbook describes the procedures available to all Friend of the Court offices to enforce the court’s orders and the process available to Michigan Citizens for providing input into the operations of the Friend of the Court. (http://www.co.midland.mi.us/departments/extra.php?id=13).

Domestic Violence Benchbook: MJI’s Domestic Violence Benchbook is an integrated resource that addresses Michigan law governing domestic violence in the three courtroom contexts where it is most likely to be at issue. http://courts.michigan.gov/mji/Resources/dvbook/dvbook.htm).

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