This book will inform and empower women who have decided to divorce, or are deciding whether to do so. It will give them the 'heads up' on what to expect, and the confidence to manage and control the formidable process; from the first meeting with a solicitor to the financial implications, the court processes, communication with the 'ex', and managing children, family and friends. It offers guidance on living arrangements and emotional aspects, and on the characteristics of 'extreme' divorces including violence, harassment, custody battles, non-compliance and aggressive financial deprivation.