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In this wise and intimate telling--which carries us through the seasons when her marriage was ending--Sharon Olds opens her heart to the reader, sharing the feeling of invisibility that comes when we are no longer standing in love's sight; the surprising physical bond that still exists between a couple during parting; the loss of everything from her husband's smile to the set of his hip. Olds is naked before us, curious and brave and even generous...

Text and illustrations of dinosaur characters introduce aspects of divorce such as its causes and effects, living with a single parent, spending holidays in two separate households, and adjusting to a stepparent.

A study of the psychological and social effects of divorce discusses a wealth of issues such as how women and girls experience divorce differently than men and boys and reveals that the aftermath of divorce can be a pathway to healing and fulfillment.

Arthur and his friends try to find a substitute to attend the Father's Day picnic with Buster, whose father is not around much since his parents' divorce.

Because her divorced parents share joint custody of her, nine-year-old Amber suffers from lack of self-esteem and feels that she is a piece of jointly-owned property.

"Most days, Rebecca Lindt feels like an imposter...The world admires her as a survivor. But that impression would crumble if people knew her secret. She didn't deserve to be the one who got away. But nothing can change the past, so she's thrown herself into her work. She can't dwell if she never slows down. Wes Garrett is trying to get back on his feet after losing his dream restaurant, his money, and half his damn mind in a vicious divorce. But when...

Named one of Hollywood Reporter's 100 Power Lawyers in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the author, who has represented many of the country's top celebrities, shares her different approach to divorce resolution that will help readers better navigate through the emotional and financial devastation of a break-up.

This book presents the author's 19 step rebuilding process for recovering after a breakup or divorce.

After a young girl finds two old potatoes at her father's house, they plant and tend them to see if they will have new potatoes in September.

"Custody and Support: Get the Answers You Need When you’re getting divorced, you can make a tough time easier for yourself and your children if you work with the other parent to agree on a custody plan and child support. If you can’t resolve these issues, you’ll have to head to court and ask a judge to decide for you. Either way, Nolo’s Essential Guide to Child Custody & Support can help. You’ll learn how to: •...