The cost of conflict: what happens when we frame divorce as combat is the title of a nice post by Diane Levin at Online Guide To Mediation. She was successfully able to put into words (and much more politely than I could have) some of my thoughts when I read about the book to which she refers, Hit Him Where It Hurts: The Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Divorce--Alimony, Custody, Child Support, and More.
Hi Diana,
Thanks for pointing to Diane Levin's insightful comments on the high cost couples incur when viewing their divorce as combat.
This message is one dear to my heart, one which I've been spreading for the past 40 years, and I'm glad to see others thinking the same way I do.
I found your post because it was categorized under "Books" and as an author myself, I was curious to see what you've blogged about for this category. I was surprised to see just the two posts, so wanted to let you know about my book, "Make Any Divorce Better." It's based on my experience from 40 years of helping divorcing couples and has won 5 national book awards. Let me know if you'd like a copy.
I am also a strong supporter of mediation in divorce and am glad to see from your bio that you strive to find creative solutions for your clients' divorce problems, and try to reach a settlement as soon as possible. You have a very impressive background and credentials. Congratulations!
Posted by: Ed Sherman, founder of Nolo Press | July 12, 2011 at 07:32 PM