The Divorce Organizer & Planner (Paperback)
June 22nd, 2009 by admin | Filed under divorce.
This one-of-a-kind workbook streamlines the divorce process This completely unique guide helps anyone –even someone enduring a not-so-easy split–create a complete, accessible record of absolutely everything needed to confidently tackle, organize, and prepare for the legal, emotional, and financial aspects of divorce. Family attorney Brette McWhorter Sember’s The Divorce Planner & Organizer includes:Suggestions for selecting an attorney and getting the most legal help for (more…)
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My husband of 36 years asked for a divorce after informing me of a 3-week affair with a woman 4 years older who’d already had quadruple bypass surgery. Go figure! Shock doesn’t come close to describing my state.
However, I was not so shocked that common sense didn’t kick in — two days later I ordered several books on Divorce, including Ms. Sember’s: I needed to protect what I could for MY future.
The Divorce Organizer & Planner came in good stead. With tears here and there, I worked those sections that were relevant to me (I didn’t need to consider child custody/support issues) and collected documents I would need to go through the divorce process. While I had a consultation with a lawyer to make sure I was collecting the info I’d need (and found out the Workbook was right on target!), I did not retain her right away — nor did my husband seek legal advice.
4 months after “the news,” my husband was killed in a freak accident.
Because I’d “done my homework” with the assistance of the Organizer & Planner, I had all the documents and papers necessary to handle the financial and legal affairs that accompany a death: Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards, and Drivers Licenses for BOTH of us, Marriage Certificate, Life Insurance policies, Financial accounts, Lists of assets and liabilities, etc., etc., etc. I was able to obtain benefits, complete probate, and process life insurance claims forthrightly because all the information was readily at hand.
Ms. Sember’s book is really a must have for everyone, those contemplating a divorce or not. I really should make it a point to write her a letter and let her know how very helpful she was at a very difficult time in my life.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Helpful Book
I found that this book was extremely helpful in getting prepared for the divorce process as well as helping you afterwards as well such as doing a budget.
I never thought I’d be in this situation. Divorce is one of those things that happens to other people. With all the emotions surrounding this life changing event, I found it hard to concentrate on the legal and financial aspects of divorce - until I found this book.
As I read it, I felt like the author was taking me step-by-step through the entire process from getting my records and banking information organized right up through changing my last name and rewriting my will. Everything was covered in an easy to understand language. The worksheets, checklists and logs inside the book were very helpful.
The suggestions, inside tips and strategies offered for court appearances and settlement options are comprehensive.
This book has been by my side and used as a reference throughout my divorce. Ms. Sember has helped me to organize all the paperwork and to better understand the process of divorce. Thank you!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Important resource
Another well organized, practical guidebook. Should be bedside reading before you say “I Do.” Also a good reminder of the importance of record-keeping even if your life is sane.
Divorce ranks as one of the most stressful events you can go through in a lifetime, even when it’s fairly amicable, and many aren’t. Even though your emotions are in turmoil, you have to be as objective as possible when going through a divorce to ensure that you (and your kids, if you have any) get a fair deal.
Brette McWhorter Sember’s book not only goes over every aspect involved in divorce, but provides practical, useful worksheets to help you stay organized. She provides tips on gathering, organizing and analyzing financial, household and personal documents and walks you through the divorce process. The book lays out the different options for working with lawyers, mediators and what happens in court.
Anyone involved in a divorce would do well to order this book as soon as the decision is made to divorce.
2.0 out of 5 stars
When a Guy gets divorced
This book is written from the perspective of a woman. Why is it that everyone things the woman always gets screwed?
4.0 out of 5 stars
Divorce Planner Organizer Helpful
This is a great book to help a person get their mind wrapped around the practical aspects of a divorce.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good advice for a bad time
This is for someone considering divorce and how you get your ducks in a row before hand.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nifty Guide in a Difficult Time
Brette McWhorter Sember’s “Divorce Organizer Planner” is quite the useful guide. Not only has she filled it with many helpful forms, she has sprinkled tips throughout the guide’s…
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Complete Organization Tool
It’s hard to go through a divorce - divorces are often rated as one of the top ten life stressors. Brette Sember’s book helps make getting through a difficult life event easier…