Explaining complex family law concepts and procedures in a jargon-free style, this resourcenbsp;includes detailed information on how family court works,nbsp;offers easily understandable casenbsp;examples,nbsp;and describes alternatives to litigation that are designed to help preventnbsp;families with children from enteringnbsp;thenbsp;legal system to resolve disputes. Exploring subjects that apply to all parties involved in resolving separation, divorce, and custody conflicts-judges, lawyers, mediators, parenting coaches, psychologists, family counselors, and social workers-thisnbsp;reference demystifiesnbsp;the role of lawyers and judges,nbsp;debunksnbsp;the myth that parents can represent themselves innbsp;court,nbsp;and examines each parent"s responsibility to ensure that post-separation conflicts are resolved with minimal emotional stress to children.nbsp;