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When couples separate they face emotional upheaval. They also need to make important decisions affecting everyone around them, especially their children. This book will advise you on all aspects of dealing with separation and divorce in Massachusetts. Divorce and Separation is the one book about divorce that starts with the premise: This is your life. These are your decisions. You are the ones who really understand your family. You are capable of making wise, responsible choices. So, here are some methods to help you talk about and make smart decisions. Divorce and Separation is a simple guide to mutual problem-solving. It will NOT tell you what to do. It will NOT make judgments about how you have lived your life, or how you should live in the future. It will NOT give you legal or financial advice. What this book WILL DO is help you figure out what you need to discuss. It WILL help you gather information to help you make good choices for you and your family. It WILL point to a number of helpful options. And, it WILL help you decide what is what is best for you and your family There is no roadmap to a successful divorce—don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Your family is unique, your needs are unique, and the solutions must be unique. We wrote this book to show couples how to take control of the decisions they are facing. The first step is to realize that the confusion and anxiety you are experiencing are real and universally experienced by couples who are considering or having decided to separate and divorce. The breakdown of a relationship is hard. Your life will change. The person you are parting from was once the person you thought you would be with for the rest of your life. The dreams, plans, and expectations you had for your family are ending. Divorce and Separation will help you think about difficult decisions: • what each of you will do to care for your children and look out for them • how you manage as parents living in two households • the best ways for yo