Divorce is tough. It's hard to understand and deal with the legal and financial consequences of a break-up during an emotionally charged time. Many questions plague those going through a divorce or relationship breakdown: Am I eligible for spousal support? Will I get custody of my children? How can I find and hire a good lawyer? Are there alternatives to a lengthy and messy court battle? How will divorce affect my tax situation and personal finances? Surviving Your Divorce is written in non-legal language. This easy-to-read guide offers clear and candid advice on the entire process. Covers every aspect of relationship breakdown, divorce, and separation; emotional stages of marriage breakdown, child custody, property division, support, domestic violence, rights of common-law spouses, wills, what to tell the children and more.