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"The AfricanAmerican Guide to Divorce & Drama: Breaking Up Without Breaking Down" Offers Eight Tips on How to Pursue a "NoDrama" Divorce
(1888 PressRelease) New book helps guide AfricanAmerican couples and individuals going through separation and divorce. Chicago, IL With more than half of all AfricanAmerican marriages in the U.S. now ending in divorce, helpful guidance for those considering divorce is needed now more than ever. The AfricanAmerican Guide to Divorce & Drama: Breaking Up Without Breaking Down, a new book by prominent Chicago AfricanAmerican family attorney Lester L. Barclay, provides a roadmap for those going through separation and divorce. One of the topics the book addresses is how to prepare once you're ready to divorce. "Once you've determined the marriage is over, then the really tough part begins," said Barclay. "You'll need support to deal with the impending drama and emotional minefield ahead." Based on his years of experience working with AfricanAmerican clients, Barclay has come up with these eight tips to help individuals pursue a "NoDrama" Divorce: 1) Pause to review what marriage means to you: Barclay encourages his clients to take a marital inventory of themselves and their spouse before deciding to divorce, considering what they have to gain or to lose. 2) Get a good personal counselor: There is an array of family and marriage counselors, trained therapists and licensed and certified practitioners from which to choose. Some even choose to speak with their minister for counsel. Get a referral, if necessary, to find someone you trust. 3) Retain a culturally competent attorney: Seek a good, culturally sensitive attorney to handle your divorce. It's a myth that AfricanAmericans receive inferior representation from AfricanAmerican lawyers. The bottom line is to choose a reputable attorney that you trust. 4) Execute a "Power of Attorney" (POA): This legal instrument gives you a voice in court through someone on ...