RESOURCES

Articles by Rev. Rebecca

A Ritual of Divorce

Myths of Romantic Love

Divorce as a Rite of Passage

Websites

About Mediation

a definition and overview

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediation

another good introduction

http://www.bambooweb.com/articles/m/e/Mediation.html

Association for Conflict Resolution

http://www.acrnet.org

About Divorce

the online version of Divorce Magazine

http://www.divorcemagazine.com/

a full-service site for support and referrals

http://www.divorcenet.com

About Children & Divorce

Family Wizard is a unique online scheduling manager that helps keep separated family schedules organized and available without phone calls!

https://www.ourfamilywizard.com/index.cfm

About Money & Divorce

User-friendly site with lots of advice that stresses fairness and honesty

http://www.equalityinmarriage.org/wdworth.html

About Legal Issues & Divorce

an excellent source of legal advice and links

http://print.family.findlaw.com/divorce/

Divorce and Custody Issues Support Page

http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/BC93B1DE-97D2-44DB-87F20B0350BA0643/118/246/

Illinois Legal Aid Society

http://www.illinoislegalaid.org/

the best online site for reliable legal information is Nolo

http://www.nolo.com

Complete text of the Illinois Statutes on Family Law from the Illinois General Assembly

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs2.asp?ChapterID=59

Books

About Mediation

The Divorce Mediation Answer Book  By Carol A. Butler and Dolores D. Walker

Settle It! By Karin Vagiste

Using Divorce Mediation: Save your Money & your Sanity by Katherine E. Stoner

A Guide to Divorce Mediation by Gary J. Friedman

The Heart of Conflict by Brian Muldoon

About Divorce

Getting Divorced without Ruining your Life: by Sam Margulies

Spiritual Divorce: Divorce as a Catalyst for an Extraordinary Life By Debbie Ford

Divorce Solutions: How to Make Any Divorce Better by Ed Sherman  (Nolo Press)

Aftermarriage: The Myth of Divorce by Anita Robboy

How to Avoid the Divorce from Hell, and Dance Together at Your Daughter’s Wedding by Sue Talia         

The Good Divorce by Constance R. Ahrons

Divorce is a Mitzvah by Rabbi Perry Netter

Cutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well by Ashton Applewhite

Divorce for Dummies by John Ventura & Mary Reed

Your Pocket Divorce Guide by Linda C. Senn

About Children & Divorce

Mom’s House, Dad’s House: A Complete Guide for Parents Who Are Separated, Divorced, or Living Apart by Isolina Ricci

Good Parenting Through Your Divorce: How to Recognize, Encourage, and Respond to Your Child’s Feelings and Help Them Get Through Your Divorce by Mary Ellen Hannibal

Creating a Successful Parenting Plan by A. Jayne Major, Ph. D.

Books for Kids

I Love You More Than...by Elizabeth Hickey, M.S.W.

Cinderdog and the Wicked Stepcat by Joan Holub.

My Parents are Divorced, Too: A Book for Kids by Kids. Melanie Ford et al

About Money & Divorce

Money Harmony: Resolving Money Conflicts in Your Life and Relationships

By Olivia Mellan

Divorce and Money: How to Make the Best Financial Decisions During Divorce, by Violet Woodhouse

Money and Marriage Two : A Narrative Guide to Financial, Estate, and Retirement Planning in a Second Marriage by Jon Fitzpatrick

About Legal Issues & Divorce

Nolo’s Pocket Guide to Family Law by Robin Leonard and Stephen Elias