Timothy Callahan – författare

Whether their parents are going through an acrimonious divorce or they just need to know what to expect when their parents break up, teens will find this volume a useful resource about the legal side of divorce. The narrative begins with an explanation of marriage, and why legal divorce is even necessary, before examining the steps in the process of divorce. Readers will learn about custody and visitation and other issues that will affect them personally. Anyone who is frightened that he or she will be asked to testify against one parent will find solace in this helpful guide.

One of the most important issues that divorcing couples must agree on is custody, a concept that baffles children who are used to living with both parents full time. This resource explains the custody process, how custody decisions are made, and how these decisions will affect the lives of the children. It provides practical advice on dealing with parents, the court system, and the difficult and confusing emotions that accompany divorce. In the end, readers will understand that divorce isn’t the end of the world, even though it can sometimes feel like it.