There is a voluminous amount of ‘popular’ literature about issues involving separating and divorcing parents throughout the United States, with much advice. Some examples are included below.
- Ackerman, Marc J. (2008). Does Wednesday Mean Mom’s House or Dad’s?: Parenting Together While Living Apart. Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley.
- Benedek, E. & Brown, C. (1998). How to Help Your Child Overcome Your Divorce. New York Newmarket Press.
- Beyer, R. & Winchester, K. (2002). Speaking of Divorce: How to Talk with Your Kids and Help Them Cope. Minneapolis, Minn. : Free Spirit.
- Black, C. (2002). Changing Course: Healing From Loss, Abandonment and Fear. Center City, Minn. : Hazelden.
- Blackstone-Ford, J. & Jupe, S. (2004). Ex-Etiquette for Parents: Good Behavior After a Divorce or Separation. Chicago : Chicago Review Press.
- Brownstone, Harvey (2009). Tug of War: a Judge’s Verdict on Separation, Custody Battles, and the Bitter Realities of Family Court. Toronto : ECW Press.
- Burrett, J. & Green, M. (2009). Shared Parenting: Raising Your Children Cooperatively After Separation. New York : Celestial Arts.
- Clapp, G. (2009). Divorce and New Beginnings: An Authoritative Guide to Recovery and Growth, Solo Parenting and Stepfamilies. New York : John Wiley & Sons.
- Coates, Christine & LaCrosse, E. Robert (2003). Learning From Divorce: How to Take Responsibility, Stop the Blame, Move On. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass.
- Coleman, W. (1998). What Children Need to Know When Parents Get Divorced. Minneapolis, Minn. : Bethany House Publishers.
- Condrell, K. (1998). Be a Great Divorced Dad. New York : St. Martin’s Griffin.
- Coullahan, J. (2002). Financial Custody: You, Your Money, and Divorce. Indianapolis, IN : Alpha.
- Darnall, D. (2010). Beyond Divorce Casualties: Reunifying the Alienated Family. Lanham, Md. Taylor Trade Pub.
- Darnall, D. (2008). Divorce Casualties: Understanding Parental Alienation. Lanham, Md. : Taylor Pub. Co.
- Ellison, S. (2009). Taking the War Out of Our Words: The Art of Powerful Non-Defensive Communication. Deadwood, Or. : Wyatt-Mackenzie Pub. 2
- Emery, Robert E. (2006). The Truth About Children and Divorce: Dealing With the Emotions So You and Your Child Can Thrive. New York : Penguin.
- Enright, R. (2001). Forgiveness is a Choice: A Step-by-Step Process for Resolving Anger and Restoring Hope. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association.
- Everett, C. & Everett, S.V. (1998). Healthy Divorce: For Parents and Children-An Original, Clinically Proven Program for Working Through the Fourteen Stages of Separation, Divorce and Remarriage. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass.
- Faber, A., & Mazlish, E. (2004). How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk. New York : Perennial Currents.
- Farrell, W. (2001). Father and Child Reunion: How to Bring the Dads We Need to the Children We Love. New York : J.P. Tarcher/Putnam.
- Fisher, B., Alberti, R.E. & Satir, V. (2006). Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends. Atascadero, Calif. : Impact Publishers.
- Gold, L. (1996). Between Love and Hate: A Guide to Civilized Divorce. New York : Plume.
- Goldstein, J. (1998). The Best Interests of the Child: The Least Detrimental Alternative. New York : Free Press.
- Gray, J. (2005). Mars and Venus Starting Over: A Practical Guide for Finding Love Again After a Painful Breakup, Divorce, or the Loss of a Loved One. New York : Perennial Currents.
- Hannibal, M.E. (2002). Good Parenting Through Your Divorce: How to Recognize, Encourage
- and Respond to Your Child’s Feelings and Help Them Get Through Your Divorce. New York : Marlowe & Co.
- Hart, A. (1996). Helping Children Survive Divorce. Dallas : Word Pub.
- Hetherington, E. Mavis & Kelly, John (2003). For Better or For Worse: Divorce Reconsidered. New York : W.W. Norton.
- Hudson, P. (1998). You Can Get over Divorce. Rocklin, Calif. : Prima Pub.
- James, J. & Friedman, R. (2009). The Grief Recovery Handbook. New York : Collins Living.
- James, P. (2001). The Divorce Mediation Handbook. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass.
- Johnston, Janet R. (1997). Through the Eyes of Children: Healing Stories for Children of Divorce. New York : Free Press.
- Jowell, B. & Schwisow, D. (2001). After He’s Gone: A Guide for Widowed and Divorced Women. New York : Citadel Press.
- Klatte, W. (1999). Live-Away Dads. New York : Penguin Books. 3
- Lansky, V. (2005). Vicky Lansky’s Divorce Book for Parents: Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce and its Aftermath. Minnetonka, MN : Book Peddlers.
- Lewis, J. (1999). Don’t Divorce Your Children. Lincolnwood, Ill. : Contemporary Books.
- Lofas, J. (1998). Family Rules: Helping Stepfamilies and Single Parents Build Happy Homes. New York : Kensington Books.
- Long, N. & Forehand, R. (2002). Making Divorce Easier on Your Child: 50 Effective Ways to Help Children Adjust. Chicago : Contemporary Books.
- Lowrance, M. (2010). The Good Karma Divorce. New York : Harper One.
- Lyster, M. (2003). Child Custody: Building Parenting Agreements That Work. Berkeley, Calif. : Nolo.
- Marquardt, E. (2005). Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce. New York : Three Rivers Press.
- Mason, M. (2000). The Custody Wars: Why Children are Losing the Battle and What We Can Do About It. New York : Basic Books.
- Mastracci, M. (2009). Stop Fighting Over the Kids. Baltimore, MD : Saint Gabriel’s Press.
- McClure, D. & Saffer, J. (2001). Wednesday Evenings and Every Other Weekend: From Divorced Dad to Competent Co-Parent. Charlottesville, Va. : Van Doren Company.
- McKay, M. (1999). The Divorce Book: A Practical and Compassionate Guide. Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger Publications.
- Mercer, D. & Pruett, M.K. (2001). Your Divorce Advisor: A Lawyer and a Psychologist Guide You Through the Legal and Emotional Landscape of Divorce. New York : Simon and Schuster.
- Newman, G. (2006). 101 Ways to be a Long-Distance Super-Dad…or Mom, Too. Tucson, AZ : Blossom Valley Press.
- Neuman, M.G. & Romanowski, P. (1998). Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way. New York : Times Books.
- Pedro-Carroll, J. (2010). Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies to Help Children
- Thrive Through Divorce. Penguin/Avery.
- Rein, S. (2003). Betrayal of the Child: A Father’s Guide to Family Courts, Divorce, Custody and Children’s Rights. Canadensis, PA : Lotus Press.
- Ricci, I. (1997). Mom’s House, Dad’s House: A Complete Guide for Parents Who Are Separated, Divorced, or Remarried. New York : Fireside.
- Robboy, A. (2002). Aftermarriage: The Myth of Divorce. Indianapolis, IN : Alpha. 4
- Ross, J. & Corcoran, J. (1996). Joint Custody With a Jerk: Raising a Child With an Uncooperative Ex. St. Martin’s Press.
- Rothchild, G. (1999). Dear Mom and Dad: What Kids of Divorce Really Want to Say to Their Parents. New York : Pocket Books.
- Schepard, A. (2004). Children, Courts, and Custody. New York : Cambridge University Press.
- Schneider, Meg F. & Offerman-Zuckerberg, Joan. (1996). Difficult Questions Kids Ask, and Are Afraid to Ask, about Divorce. New York : Simon & Schuster.
- Schwartz, L. & Kaslow, F. (1997). Painful Partings: Divorce and its Aftermath. New York : J. Wiley.
- Sember, B. (2004). The Divorce Organizer & Planner. New York : McGraw-Hill.
- Sharp, R. (2005). Winning the Divorce War. New York : Allworth Press.
- Shetterly, C. (2001). Fault Lines: Stories of Divorce. New York : Berkley Books.
- Shirley, T. (2004). Parents are Forever: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming Successful Coparents After Divorce. Longmont, Colo. : Springboard Publications.
- Shulman, D. (1997). Co-Parenting After Divorce. Sherman Oaks, Calif. : WinnSpeed Press.
- Stahl, P. (2007). Parenting After Divorce: Resolving Conflicts and Meeting Your Children’s Needs. Atascadero, Calif. : Impact Publishers.
- Steinbreder, J. & Kent, R. (1998). Fighting For Your Children: A Father’s Guide to Custody. Dallas, Tex. : Taylor Pub.
- Stone, D. (1999). Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most. New York : Viking.
- Strauss, S. (1998). Divorce and Child Custody. New York : W.W. Norton.
- Talia, M. Sue. (2006). How to Avoid the Divorce From Hell-And Dance Together at Your Daughter’s Wedding. Danville, Calif. : Nexus Pub. Co.
- Teyber, E. (2001). Helping Children Cope With Divorce. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass.
- Thayer, E.S. & Zimmerman, J. (2001). The Co-Parenting Survival Guide: Letting Go of Conflict After a Difficult Divorce. Oakland : New Harbinger.
- Trafford, A. (1992). Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life. New York : Harper-Perennial.
- Wallerstein, J. & Blakeslee, S. (2004). What About the Kids? Raising Your Children Before, During, and After Divorce. New York : Hyperion. 5
- Wallerstein, J. & Kelly, J. (1996). Surviving the Breakup: How Children and Parents Cope
- With Divorce. New York : Basic Books.
- Walther, A. N. (2001). Divorce Hangover: A Successful Strategy to End the Emotional Aftermath of Divorce. San Francisco : Tapestries Publishing.
- Warshak, R. (2010). Divorce Poison: How to Protect Your Family From Bad-Mouthing and Brainwashing. New York : Harper.
- Watnik, W. (2003). Child Custody Made Simple: Understanding the Laws of Child Custody and Child Support. Claremont, Calif. : Single Parent Press.
- Wemhoff, R. (1999). Divorce: The Best Resources to Help You Survive. Seattle, Wash. : Resource Pathway.
- Weyburne, D. (1999). What to Tell the Kids About Your Divorce. Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger Pub.
- Wittman, Jeffrey P. (2001). Custody Chaos, Personal Peace: Sharing Custody with an Ex Who Drives You Crazy. New York : Perigee.
- Woodhouse, V. (2009). Divorce & Money: How to Make the Best Financial Decisions During Divorce. Berkeley, Calif. : Nolo.
- Zimmerman, J. & Thayer, E. (2004). How to Overcome the Legacy of Your Parents’ Breakup and Enjoy Love, Trust and Intimacy. Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger ; London : Hi Marketingg