Addressing key topics in child custody evaluation, this book provides essential knowledge for practitioners who want to meet the highest standards for both scientific validity and legal admissibility … Going beyond the basics, the book gives in-depth attention to controversial, frequently encountered issues, such as how to evaluate allegations of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and child alienation. Also covered are the challenges of interviewing children effectively and working in the adversarial forensic context. A user-friendly appendix contains sample letters and statements of understanding, with permission to photocopy.

The Best Interests of Children: an Evidence-Based Approach. Paul Millar, $24.95

The best interest of the child is an overriding principle in all matters of family law, especially in child custody cases. The Best Interests of Children links social theory with survey data to establish much-needed parameters for determining a child's best interest. It provides important criteria for determining the best interest of the child and concludes that the role of law in the lives of children must be to preserve their connections with those that love them.

Between Mom and Jo. Julie Anne Peters, $22.99

Nick has a three-legged dog named Lucky, some pet fish, and two moms who think he's the greatest kid ever. And he happens to think he has the greatest Moms ever, but everything changes when his birth mom and her partner Jo start to have marital problems. Suddenly, Nick is in the middle, and instead of having two Moms to turn to for advice, he has no one. Nick's emotional struggle to redefine his relationships with his parents will remind readers that a family's love can survive even the most difficult times.

Between Two Worlds: the Inner Lives of Children of Divorce. Elizabeth Marquardt, $18.95

When a family breaks in two, children who stay in touch with both parents must travel between two worlds, trying alone to reconcile their parents’ often strikingly different beliefs, values, and ways of living. Authoritative, beautifully written, and alive with the voices of men and women whose lives were changed by divorce, Between Two Worlds is essential reading for anyone who grew up “between two worlds.”

Calling It Quits: Late Life Divorce and Starting Over. Deirdre Bair, $32.00

Calling It Quits explores the growing phenomenon of late-life divorce, looking at the many reasons why older, long-married couples break up. Author Deirdre Bair reveals some of the circumstances that lead to these late-life separations, as well as the surprising turns life takes for all concerned after the divorce is final.

Canadian Family Law, 10th Edition. Malcolm Kronby, $29.95

For more than 30 years, Canadian Family Law has helped readers to understand the legal issues around marriage, co-habitation, separation and divorce, child custody and support, property rights and division of property. Now in its tenth edition, Canadian Family Law provides information on recent developments in family law such as same-sex marriage, alternate dispute resolution and domestic contracts.

Caught In the Middle: Protecting the Children of High-Conflict Divorce. Carla Garrity & Mitchell Baris, $31.99

A clearly written, practical look at the complex family dynamics and the effects on children in a high-conflict divorce. This book offers concrete strategies and hope - a must read for parents and professionals.

Research reveals that how a couple conducts themselves during a divorce has far greater impact on their children than the divorce itself. Compassionate, clear, and comprehensive, The Collaborative Way to Divorce introduces a dignified, highly strategic solution to divorce known as the collaborative process. The Collaborative Way to Divorce guides readers through the steps of the collaborative process so that they may make better, more informed decisions — without going to court.

By clarifying assumptions about and expectations for their relationships to their spouses, the step-by-step approach in Contemplating Divorce helps readers decide whether to try to make a flagging marriage work or proceed with the difficult decision to divorce.

Creative Interventions for Children of Divorce. Liana Lowensiten, $31.95

An innovative collection of therapeutic games, art techniques, and stories to help children of divorce express feelings, understand marriage and divorce, deal with loyalty binds, parental conflict, and reunification fantasies, address self-blame, and learn coping strategies. Includes tips for parents, and a ten-week group counseling curriculum. For ages 7-12 in individual, group, and family therapy.

A Day with Dad. Bo Holmberg, illustrated by Eva Eriksson, $17.50

A tender portrait of a day spent together.

Dinosaur's Divorce: a Guide for Changing Families. Laurene Brown & Marc Brown, $8.99

(Ages 4 & up)

Divorce: Causes and Consequences. Alison Clarke Stewart & Cornelia Brentano, $23.50

This comprehensive book provides a balanced overview of the current research on divorce. The authors examine the scientific evidence to uncover what can be said with certainty about divorce and what remains to be learned about this socially and politically charged issue. Accessible to parents and teachers as well as clinicians and researchers, the volume examines the impact of marital breakup on children, adults, and society.

The Divorce Express. Paula Danzinger, $7.50 (ages 10-14)

No one wants to ride the divorce express. Especially Phoebe. It means leaving her New York City apartment and friends, moving to the country with her dad, and taking the bus every weekend to visit her mom in the city. It means she has to go to ninth grade in a new school, and see her father go on dates. It’s a hectic life with no time to feel she really belongs with the kids in either place.

The popular author of The Divorce Helpbook for Kids is back with an all-new resource for teenagers in divorced and divorcing families. MacGregor knows that divorce can be especially tough on teens, and her warm and friendly guide offers a helping hand to teens struggling to answer the tough questions when their parents divorce:

• Why do parents get divorced?
• How will the divorce change our lives?
• What can I do to feel less depressed?
• Who can I talk to about my problems?
• What's going to happen next?
• How do you tell absent parents that they don't visit enough?
• How do you say "no" to parents who want you to carry messages to, or spy on, the other parent?
• What is there to talk about when you visit a parent who's moved away?

Divorce Is Not the End of the World: Zoe and Evan's Guide for Kids, Revised & Updated. Zoe & Evan Stern, $12.95. (Ages 8-14)

Lots of kids are dealing with divorce and going through the same things as you are. At ages 15 and 13, Zoe and Evan wrote this honest, positive and practical guide for kids. Now, in this new edition, Zoe and Evan look back on hte advice they gave with a fresh perspective ten years later.

The Divorce Workbook for Children: Help for Kids to Overcome Difficult Family Changes and Grow up Happy. Lisa Schab, $18.95; professional version with CD-ROM, $29.95

These 40 sensitively written activities will help kids cope better with their parents' separation and divorce. The activities address such issues as coping with feelings, staying out of the middle of parental problems, reacting to a parent who begins to date again, and much more. These activities can be done on their own or as part of a therapy program, and are appropriate for kids between the ages of six and twelve.

The Divorced Child: Strengthening Your Family through the First 3 Years of Separation. Joseph Nowinski, $20.00

Family therapist Dr. Joseph Nowinski gives parents the tools to work through family transitions, to identify early signs of problems and to help your children come to terms with the new family structure.

Do You Sing Twinkle?  Sandra Levins & Bryan Langdo, $11.50

A story about remarriage and new family for children ages 4-8.

Fatherless Daughters: Turning the Pain of Loss into the Power of Forgiveness. Pamela Thomas, $34.00

Fatherless Daughters is a moving and exhaustively researched account of what it means for a girl to lose her father to death, divorce, or abandonment. Thomas discusses the initial shock of his loss, exploring how a young girl experiences it: her age at the time of her father's death or abandonment, her mother's behavior and attitudes, her place in the family vis-à-vis siblings, and the influence of a stepfather or father-surrogates.

Thomas shows how a father's early death or abandonment affects a woman's emotional health and self-esteem, her body image, her sexual experiences, her family life and her career. Perhaps most important, Fatherless Daughters offers compassionate advice for coming to terms with father loss, even late in life.

Ginny Morris and Mom's House, Dad's House spotlights many of the day-to-day experiences of a child in joint custody and a wide range of solutions to typical problems. Ginny's ideas for getting organized, keeping connected with her parents and friends, and coping with things she can't change, and more, provide a roadmap for all children who are navigating the sometimes bumpy road between Mom's house and Dad's house. (For ages 8 - 12)

Written by a divorced dad for divorced and separated fathers, this book teaches you how to move on after divorce, create a home for your children when they are with you, ensure babies through to teenagers have a routine and discipline. It will help you to keep your children healthy, get involved in their education, organize play dates, deal with your ex in a business-like way and cook healthy meals for your kids. Divorce and separation may change your life, but author/father Simon Baker gives you the tools to make your time with your children positive, pro-active and fun with practical tips lots of advice from someone who knows.

I Don’t Want to Talk about It. Jeanie Franz Ransom, $10.95 ages 4-8

When a child’s parents tell her they are going to divorce, the last thing she wants to do is talk about it. Instead, she wants to roar as loud as lion so she can’t hear their words, or turn into fish and hide her tears in the sea, or even become a bird and fly away.

It’s Not the End of the World. Judy Blume, $10.99 Ages 10-13

Karen’s parents are getting a divorce. Her dad has moved out. Her older brother has locked himself away in his room. Her little sister is a mess. Her mother’s angry all the time. And Karen can’t bring herself to talk about any of it with anyone, not even her best friend.

While divorce is painful to both husband and wife, the process presents some unique emotional and logistical problems for men. All too often, men lack the proper model when it comes to divorce. Men are told it is either 'go to war' or 'get taken to the cleaners'. This myth that there are only two options leads to protracted, destructive and costly proceedings. Worst of all, it helps neither party accomplish the true goal of divorce — to move on with life. Fortunately, it does not have to be this way. This realistic, comprehensive guide leads men through the divorce process, covering the emotional, financial and legal issues men face. Delivering his advice in the straightforward manner of a best friend, divorce negotiator and mediator Sam Marguiles provides the guide for any guy who wants to keep his honor while avoiding useless wars.

Marital Conflict and Children: an Emotional Security Perspective. Mark Cummings & Patrick Davies, $46.50

From leading researchers, this book presents important advances in understanding how growing up in a discordant family affects child adjustment, the factors that make certain children more vulnerable than others, and what can be done to help. The volume presents a new conceptual framework that draws on current knowledge about family processes; parenting; attachment; and children's emotional, physiological, cognitive, and behavioral development. Innovative research methods are explained and promising directions for clinical practice with children and families are discussed.

Mom and Dad Glue. Kes Gray, illustrated by Lee Wildish, $17.99 (ages 4-8)

When a young child’s parents break-up, there’s only one way to fix things — find some ‘parent glue’ to put them back together.

Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids: Feeling at Home in One Home or Two. Isolina Ricci, $16.99

Isolina Ricci's Mom's House, Dad's House has long been the gold standard for inspiring and supporting divorcing and remarrying parents. With Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids, she adapts her time-tested advice on the emotional, logistical, and legal realities of separation, divorce, and stepfamilies to speak directly to children. Alongside practical ways to cope with big changes she offers older children and their families key resiliency tools that kids can use now and the rest of their lives. Kids and families are encouraged to believe in themselves, to take heart, and to plan for their lives ahead.

My Parents are Divorced, My Elbows Have Nicknames and Other Facts About Me. Bill Cochran, illustrated by Steve Bjőrkman, $23.99 (ages 4-8)

Life with divorced parents isn’t always easy – but no matter – Ted knows that his parents love him!

My Parents Are Divorced Too: a Book for Kids by Kids, Second Edition. Melanie, Annie & Steven Ford, as told to Jann Blackstone-Ford. Illustrated by Charles Beyl, $11.50

“Melanie, Annie, and Steven Ford pack lots of simple truths and "I have been through it" advice into this wise little book about their struggles and triumphs through their parents' divorce.”

On Your Own Again: the Down-to-Earth Guide to Getting Through a Divorce or Separation and Getting On with Your Life. Keith Anderson & Roy MacSkimming, $19.99

On Your Own Again delivers proven, practical help for surviving a shattered relationship and building a new life. Highly readable and leavened with humour, Dr. Anderson’s book is a straightforward, step-by-step guide for all readers, male or female, young or middle-aged, straight or gay, to coping with loss and speeding recovery — so that they can live happily on their own again. This updated edition contains new material on Internet dating and Web sources.

The Practical Guide to Weekend Parenting. Doug Hewitt, $22.95

Whether you are divorced, separated, or simply working during the week, it's getting harder and harder to have one-on-one time with your children, much less plan for weekend play-time. Instead of turning on the television and walking away, there's now an easy way to take charge and teach, strengthen your parent-child ties, and have fun with your kids, and all at the same time.

Putting Children First: a Guide for Parents Breaking Up. Hanna McDonough & Christina Bartha, $22.95

Divorcing parents are often deeply worried about their children and the effects of separation on their lives. Putting Children First is a compassionate guide which addresses parents' concerns and needs with wisdom and practical strategies.

Separation and divorce can be grueling and cruel. Spouses who once loved one another can be swept up in an adversarial system where they forget all that was good between them, and the needs of the children often get lost in the shuffle. In her engaging and compassionate book, Reconcilable Differences, Cate Cochran tells the stories of ten “successfully failed” marriages and the new families that emerged.

A complete guide for joint custody parents in managing your child’s successful school career.

Shared Parenting: Raising Your Children Cooperatively After Separation. Jill Burrett & Michael Green, $19.99

This practical book provides straightforward advice to parents facing separation who wish to pursue the shared parenting approach. The authors emphasize the importance of children having significant time with both parents, allowing them to maintain meaningful relationships. By presenting the benefits and challenges, debunking the myths, giving practical tips on communication between the two households, and providing concrete tools to aid in creating parenting plans, this book steers parents past their personal feelings toward a successful resolution that is in everyone’s best interest.

Smart Parenting During and After Divorce. Peter Favaro, $20.95

The essential guide to making divorce easier on your child, managing custody and visitation and dealing with common problems.

Solomon’s Choice: a Guide to Custody for Ex-Husbands, Spurned Partners, and Forgotten Grandparents. Richard Kent & John Steinbreder, $21.95

“Solomon's Choice will help disenfranchised parents and grandparents who are facing a battle over the custody of their children. Specifically addressing the needs of fathers, separated gay parents and grandparents, the book contains anecdotes from those who have both failed and succeeded in gaining custody of their children or grandchildren, as well as a list of the dos and don'ts of successfully waging a custody battle.”

Split in Two: Keeping It Together When Your Parents Live Apart. Karen Buscemi, $16.95 (ages 11 and up)

Your parents have split up and you live in two homes, which is fine – except when it's not. Like when you don't know where your stuff is. Or when your mom has one set of rules, and your dad has another. Or when you keep losing your homework and your favorite jeans.

If you can relate, this book is for you. It will help you learn how to negotiate with your parents to get things you need, as well as how to become a better packer, organizer, money saver, and interior designer. You'll also find quotes from others who have gone through the split-living experience and lived to tell the tale. In the end, you'll hopefully feel more self-confident, grounded, and whole: like a sane person living one life, not a scattered person who always feels split in two.

Stay Close: 40 Clever Ways to Connect with Kids When You’re Apart. Tenessa Gemelke, $11.95

”How do you keep up with your son’s interests when you’re a hundred miles away? What can you do to express your love to a granddaughter you rarely see? How can you make sure a young person grows up happy and healthy even when you’re not physically there? When you’re away from a young person you love, concerns like these can make the distance seem insurmountable. Stay Close: 40 Clever Ways to Connect with Kids When You’re Apart offers adults fun and creative solutions for nurturing long-distance relationships with kids. This new resource uses activities, real-life anecdotes, and helpful tips to show adults how easy it is to bridge the physical (and generational) gap. Whether you’re 200 or 2000 miles apart, Stay Close will keep your young person just a heartbeat away.”

Surviving Your Divorce: a Guide to Canadian Family Law. Michael Cochrane, $27.99

This accessible, practical guide answers your questions about the legal and financial consequences of separation and divorce in Canada for married and common-law couples. Written in non-legal language, this revised and updated edition offers clear and candid information on:

• The emotional stages of relationship breakdown
• Child custody
• Property division
• Support
• Domestic violence
• Wills
• What to tell the children
• How to save money on legal fees
• As well as samples of key legal documents and glossary of legal terms and much more …

A Tale of Two Seders. Mindy Avra Portnoy, illustrated by Valeria Cis, $9.95 (ages 4-8)

When a young girl’s parents divorce, holidays like Passover change. In time, new family traditions emerge as she finds her place in two homes.

The Truth about Children and Divorce: Dealing with the Emotions So You and Your Children Can Thrive. Robert Emery, $17.50

Robert Emery applies his twenty-five years of experience as a researcher, therapist, and mediator to offer parents a new road map to divorce. Dr. Emery shows how our powerful emotions and the way we handle them shape how we divorce and whether our children suffer or thrive in the long run. His message is hopeful, yet realistic — divorce is invariably painful, but parents can help promote their children’s resilience. With compassion and authority, Dr. Emery explains:

• Why it is so hard to really make divorce work
• How anger and fighting can keep people from really separating
• Why legal matters should be one of the last tasks
• Why parental love and limit setting can be the best “therapy” for kids
• How to talk to children, create workable parenting schedules, and more

25 Things to Do…when Grandpa Passes Away…Mom and Dad Get Divorced…or the Dog Dies: Activities to Help Children Suffering Loss or Change. Laurie Kanyer, $15.95

Excellent, creative stuff…has the happy effect of occupying the adult mind also.

Tug of War: a Judge’s Verdict on Separation, Custody Battles and the Bitter Realities of Family Court. Justice Harvey Brownstone, $19.95

A thoughtful book, based on years of observation and experience in family court, Tug of War brings tremendous insight into the nature and the impact of family conflict.

Two Old Potatoes and Me. John Coy, illustrated by Carolyn Fisher, $8.99

Two Old Potatoes and Me unfolds over the course of a growing season as a father and daughter move forward after divorce and create a tradition of their own.

In this gentle story, young children can begin to understand that divorce is about grown-up problems.

What Can I Do? A Book for Children of Divorce. Danielle Lowry & Bonnie Mathews, $11.50 (Ages 8-12)