Personal Experience and Staggering Statistics Lead First-Time Author to Write and Share Practical Ways to Approach Marriage, Divorce and Assets

Phoenix, AZ, July 01, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Charles Jackson believes in the power of love. He is a self-proclaimed “romantic.” But, as a child of divorced parents and as a two-time divorcee, Jackson takes a more pragmatic approach to love and offers marriage and divorce solutions for others. Jackson holds no degrees in counseling nor is he an attorney or CPA, but he knows the divorce statistics and points out preventative measures to avoid the profound personal losses that can come with marital disenfranchisement in his first book, Second Thoughts on Marriage and Divorce.

As a first-time author, Charles Jackson decided to write a book and help others identify and accept financial issues they may face in contemplating marriage or going through a divorce. This book offers a pragmatic advice, whether preparing to walk down the isle or file for divorce. Jackson advocates a sound offensive approach to marriage, because it helps both parties in the relationship gain strategic advantage in the case that it will end in divorce. Jackson believes that by knowing these issues early in the decision making process, people will be able to make informed decisions about asset protection and exit strategies.

According to The Americans for Divorce Reform, approximately 40 or even 50 percent of marriages will end in divorce if current trends continue. In addition, other sources allege the divorce rate in America for first marriage is 41%; the divorce rate in America for second marriage is 60%; the divorce rate in America for third marriage is 73%. As a business owner, Jackson believes that marriage should also be approached like a business plan. “Any sound business plan includes an exit strategy, especially if there is a partnership agreement, and my book offers pro-active tools for people to consider,” Jackson stated.

The book takes a double-sided approach and offers helpful tips on laws and processes, depending on whether one is considering marriage or divorce, so it is helpful in either situation.

If you’re thinking about getting married, you’ll learn about:

~ Understanding the laws surrounding the marriage license

~ Identifying and protecting your separate assets

~ Whether prenuptial agreements really work

~ Sharing more than just last names

To learn more, visit www.secondthoughtsonmarriage.com

If you’re thinking about getting divorced, you’ll learn about:

~ How to minimize the impact on your children

~ Avoid using expensive attorneys

~ How to negotiate fair settlements

~ Strategies to help you retain assets which are rightfully yours

To learn more visit www.secondthoughtsondivorce.com

“I lost a lot of my hard-earned, personal wealth when I went through my first divorce and I decided to take a different approach and educate myself when I went through my second divorce,” Jackson said. “After learning my lessons the hard way, I felt it was in my best interest to be my own advocate and I had an overwhelming desire to share that information with others in this book," Jackson enthused.

Jackson aspires to help others regardless of their situation. Maybe people will decide to restore their marriage and reduce the financial and emotional stress involved in the divorce process. However, if divorce is inevitable, he hopes that people will have a better understanding on what to expect in the divorce process, maintain what is rightfully theirs, and work toward an equitable division of community assets. Either way, purchasing Second Thoughts On Marriage and Divorce may be a cheaper solution than paying attorneys to find out the answers.

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