From the Book: Divorce Amicably
This is an excerpt from Chapter 4 of  Divorce Amicably, a guide to navigating separation with dignity and cooperation.
Chapter 4 Author: Jeanette Soltys
After spending 15 years as a divorce litigator and seeing how the court process tears many clients apart mentally and financially, Jeanette became determined to create a more positive divorce experience for clients. This led to her founding Atlanta Holistic Family Law, where Jeanette and her team prioritize non-litigation tools for clients to have a lower stress divorce and preserve their co-parenting relationship.
Excerpt from Chapter 4
Many people approach divorce with deep anxiety—expecting courtroom battles, sky-high attorney fees, and emotional devastation. But how much of that fear is based on reality, and how much is fueled by myths? In Chapter 4 of Divorce Amicably, attorney Jeanette L. Soltys breaks down the most common misconceptions about divorce and replaces them with level-headed, practical truths.
This chapter empowers readers to rethink what they’ve heard about hiring aggressive lawyers, dealing with difficult spouses, blaming the other party, and who should file first. If you're considering divorce, these insights could shift your entire mindset and help you make decisions that preserve your peace, protect your finances, and lead to better long-term outcomes.
Key Takeaways from This Chapter
Who This Chapter Is For
This chapter is for anyone contemplating divorce but overwhelmed by fear, assumptions, or secondhand horror stories. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t want to go to war, but I still want to protect myself,” this chapter was written with you in mind.
Divorce Amicably isn’t just another legal how-to—it’s a mindset shift. Pick up your copy today and take your first step toward clarity, confidence, and a divorce process that honors your well-being.
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