It Doesn't Have to Be That Way: How to Divorce Without Destroying Your Family or Bankrupting Yourself

Laura Wasser is a Los Angeles divorce lawyer who has represented clients including Maria Shriver, Kim Kardashian, Stevie Wonder, and Britney Spears. With nearly twenty years of practice, she has been profiled by the Los Angeles Times, Vogue, and Interview for her unique style, empathy, and expertise. This book addresses how to approach divorce differently for today's generation. Wasser acknowledges that while the American divorce rate exceeds half the marriage rate, the traditional process often relies on outdated methods. She recognizes that current generations want to dissolve relationships cheaply, efficiently, and with control over the process itself. As the daughter and partner of a prominent Los Angeles family law attorney, Wasser has deep knowledge of uncontested resolution options. The book offers practical guidance on navigating divorce in ways that reduce both emotional and financial harm, drawing on her experience as both strategist and someone of her generation.