From the Book: Divorce Amicably
This is a chapter summary from Chapter 6 of  Divorce Amicably, a guide to navigating separation with dignity and cooperation.
Chapter 30 Author: Tracy Ann Moore-Grant
I have represented clients and practiced exclusively in the area of family law since 2002. In 2019, I made the decision to be a non-litigation family law attorney. I am a passionate believer that parties, not the court, are in the best position to come up with solutions to their family law issues. The court system is designed as an adversarial system to pit parties against one another, say negative things about one another, increase cost and animosity and leave parties and children broken...
Chapter 30's Solutions for High-Complexity Divorce Cases
The divorce industry profits from a destructive myth: that complex issues require courtroom battles. In this myth-busting chapter, Tracy Ann Moore-Grant reveals that over 90% of divorce cases—including those with multimillion-dollar estates, international property, addiction issues, and jointly owned businesses—settle without trial. She demonstrates why assuming complexity requires litigation is not just wrong but unnecessarily expensive, showing how experienced professionals resolve the same complex issues outside court in a fraction of the time and cost.
Moore-Grant reframes divorce problems using a powerful metaphor: every issue is a lock requiring a key. While judges hold keys, they're the slowest, most expensive, and least predictable option. Through real-world examples of successfully resolved complex cases, she shows how divorcing couples often hold their own keys, with experienced professionals serving as guides to finding and using them. This chapter provides a systematic approach to handling any complexity—from addiction assessments to business valuations—proving that "amicable" doesn't mean "simple" and that peaceful resolution remains possible regardless of case complexity.
Strategies from Chapter 30 for Complex Divorce Issues
Who Needs Chapter 30's Complex Issue Framework
This chapter is essential for anyone whose attorney has said their case is "too complex" for amicable resolution, those with international assets, business ownership, or addiction concerns who assume they're destined for litigation. It's crucial reading for couples facing mental health challenges, complicated finances, or "difficult personalities" who've been told peaceful resolution is impossible.
Perfect for those overwhelmed by their case's complexity who need systematic approaches rather than vague reassurances, couples who want expert help without adversarial proceedings, and anyone whose spouse denies obvious problems requiring creative proof strategies. Whether you're dealing with hidden assets, international property, or substance abuse issues, Moore-Grant's framework proves that complexity doesn't mandate combat.
Get your copy of "Divorce Amicably" today and learn how to resolve even the most complex divorce issues without courtroom battles—because paying for litigation to solve complex problems is like hiring a surgeon to use a sledgehammer when you actually need a scalpel.
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