Provides practical and non-legal advice with the aim of minimising unnecessary costs and achieving outcomes the whole family can live with. It is intended to be a starting point, with little black letter law. Addressing the two main elements of divorce, emotional and financial fall-out, readers will be able to improve their practical situation and get the most from their professional advisors. The way in which a divorce is achieved has changed dramatically over the past few decades and this guide will take the reader through these changes.