About the Book
DIVORCE, SIMPLY STATED is a uniquely engaging handbook for individuals going through divorce or child custody/access cases. It helps readers choose between traditional "court-based" divorce and alternative dispute resolution, and teaches readers how to choose divorce lawyers and other professionals, and how to work efficiently with them. It covers legal and financial aspects of matters such as child support, spousal support, property settlement, and child custody and access governed by parenting plans.
DIVORCE, SIMPLY STATED differs from other books of the genre in several important respects. First is the author's engaging voice that draws readers in and holds their attention. Second, it makes extensive use of lists that eliminates the excess verbiage that make other divorce how-to's so ponderous.
But perhaps most importantly, DIVORCE, SIMPLY STATED supplies the strategies and inside tips of a veteran divorce lawyer about his profession, some of which cannot be found elsewhere. Practical advice abounds on how to:
Save legal fees by understanding how lawyers bill
Take advantage of tax code opportunities and avoid pitfalls
Avoid common divorce mistakes
Become your own star witness
Organize and help prepare your divorce case by "being your own paralegal"
Care for yourself and your children during and after divorce
The advice contained in DIVORCE, SIMPLY STATED goes far beyond that found in the typical divorce book. For example, readers learn how to:
Find the "Secret Fount of Family Law Knowledge"
Find the "Secret Lawyer Bargain Basement,"
Use "magic" words and phrases on the witness stand,
Assess not only a lawyer's hourly billing rate but her "effective hourly rate (EHR) based on the hourly rate and the increments in which it is charged
Protect their children by opting for the right kind of divorce (yes, there's a choice!), selecting the right divorce professionals, and practicing mindful parenting
All of the above and more is delivered in a lively, easy to understand manner. Equally engaging is the author's compassion; from the illustrations by his 9-year-old granddaughter to the humor designed to relieve stress and keep readers learning. DIVORCE, SIMPLY STATED is, in the words of past American Academy of Matrimonial Practitioners president Arthur Balbirer, "simply the best book of its kind."
About the Author :
Larry Sarezky is an accomplished divorce lawyer who uses award-winning creative skills to improve the lot of divorcing spouses and their children. A practicing attorney for 35 years, Larry has represented clients from the ranks of Fortune 500 CEOs, Major League Baseball Hall of Famers, and Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy Award winners. During that time, Larry developed an approach to divorce designed to maximize results while minimizing financial and emotional costs. Larry has now made that approach available to the public in his new book, Divorce, Simply Stated. Throughout his career, Larry has focused on the care and protection of children of divorce. Acting on that concern, Larry wrote and directed the Telly Award-winning short film Talk to Strangers, and wrote its companion guide to help both parents and professionals prevent the harm to children caused by unnecessary child-related litigation. The highly acclaimed film, which is being co-distributed by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, is currently in use for that purpose throughout the United States and abroad. Larry has sought to improve the divorce experience in many other ways as well. In 2002 while serving as Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association's Family Law Section, he designed a program to provide divorcing spouses pro bono representation by young lawyers mentored by seasoned matrimonial attorneys. The next year, Connecticut Supreme Court Justice Peter Zarella enlisted Larry's help to secure confidentiality for divorcing spouses' financial affidavits, distributing one of Larry's legal commentaries to each of the state's family judges. Larry is currently applying his wisdom and wit to the production of Become Your Own Star Witness, an audio- book primer on how to testify in family court cases. Larry's articles on divorce have appeared in The Huffington Post, divorcedmoms.com, ezinearticles.com, and numerous other online venues as well as in professional and consumer publications. Larry has spoken on divorce issues to judges, lawyers, mental health professionals, and consumers throughout the U.S., and has presented Talk to Strangers at national meetings of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the American Psychoanalytic Association, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Larry is a member of The American Bar Association, The Association for Conflict Resolution, and The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Laila is a 10-year old 4th grader who loves to draw. Her drawings that appear in the book were done primarily in school when she was a 2nd and 3rd grader.
Review :
"LARRY SAREZKY HAS WRITTEN SIMPLY THE BEST BOOK OF ITS KIND: Clear, convincing, comprehensive, and straightforward. A must read for anyone thinking about divorce." - Arthur Balbirer, Esq.; past president, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers "THE BOOK STANDS OUT FOR ITS CALM, DELIBERATE, AND WINNING TONE, WHICH FEELS BOTH REASSURING AND NURTURING. ... FROM THE KIND OF DIVORCE LAWYER ANYONE WOULD WANT: funny, kind, laser-focused, nonjudgmental, and extremely informative." Foreword Clarion Reviews (October 2016) THIS BOOK IS A MASTERPIECE! Only Larry Sarezky could have written a book that contains all the divorce essentials plus priceless strategies for success and savings that you won't find anywhere else. And it's all delivered with caring and soul." - Joanie Winberg, CEO National Association of Divorce for Women and Children "LARRY SAREZKY'S WORK IN THE FIELD OF FAMILY LAW IS AWE-INSPIRING! Larry's critically acclaimed film about the realities of child custody battles titled "Talk to Strangers" literally brought tears to my eyes. I expected nothing less from this book and he didn't disappoint me. Whether you are divorcing, dissolving a non-marital relationship involving children, attempting to modify post-judgment issues from one of those situations, and whether you intend on representing yourself or working with professionals, this book is a must-read." Mark Baer, Esq. Attorney/Mediator; author, Putting Kids First In Divorce DIVORCE, SIMPLY STATED IS THE BOOK TO READ IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A CLEAR, WONDERFULLY READABLE EXPLANATION FROM A VETERAN DIVORCE LAWYER WHO CARES! He provides valuable insight about how the divorce process works - and how you can make it work for you. And he does it with humor and compassion!" -Rosalind Sedacca, CCT; Divorce & Parenting Coach Founder, Child-Centered Divorce Network "If you're divorcing, you must read Larry Sarezky's Divorce, Simply Stated. The nuggets in the chapter on "Divorce Pearls and Perils" alone will save you thousands of dollars -- and your sanity! DIVORCE, SIMPLY STATED DELIVERS NOT ONLY DIVORCE BASICS BUT A DIVORCE INSIDER'S TIPS AND STRATEGIES YOU CAN ONLY GET FROM LARRY. We know from his Telly Award winning child custody film, Talk to Strangers, that Larry is uniquely devoted to helping parents and children in their hours of greatest need." Terry McNiff, Esq. Author, Picture Your Divorce to See The Right Decisions "I used the chapter 'Scared Witless to Star Witness' to prepare to testify in a relative's custody case. It was a godsend, A TREASURE TROVE OF ADVICE- practical and easy to understand. And in his decision awarding custody to my relative, the judge cited my testimony!" May Jaffe Fairfield County, CT "Larry represented me in a divorce and again in post-judgment proceedings. As a lawyer myself, I was tremendously impressed with his formidable cross-examination and other legal skills. But what I valued most of all was that Larry always had time to listen and calm me in anxious moments. Anyone reading Divorce, Simply Stated will be incredibly fortunate to get that same blend of knowledge, wisdom and compassion!" Jamie Gerard, Attorney at Law Fairfield County, CT "I don't know how my young children and I would have survived my divorce with- out Larry's talent, guidance, and humor while at the same time teaching me much-needed life skills. It is exciting to know that Larry will be giving others the benefit of all of that in his new book, Divorce, Simply Stated!" Helen Baker Fairfield County, CT "Larry's expert guidance and coaching helped get me through my divorce-one of the toughest challenges I have ever faced. Read Divorce, Simply Stated to learn what to do, how to do it, and strengthen your resolve to get it done. You will discover potential in yourself you did not know was there and take actions you would not have taken on your own. Your family will thank you big time!" Steve Cary Fairfield County, CT
