Book excerpt: "Till Divorce Do Us Part" is designed to meet the needs of women in troubled marriages who are not prepared to face the threat of divorce. The authors explore the personal, legal, and financial factors that must be addressed by women in order for them to assess the nature of their relationships, reduce the harmful psychological effects of loss that divorcing women experience, increase the potential for their fair and equal treatment in the courts, and find the resources that can enhance their personal and professional lives after a divorce. This book will increase the potential for positive outcomes for women as they negotiate the may facets of loss thorugh separation and divorce. Women can be empowered, either as parents or single adults, to reach their fullest potential. Such empowerment, which enables women to make responsible choices, is the opposite of the intense feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that many women experience following separation and divorce. The book does not advocate divorce, but shows vividly the ways couples can assess whether there is hope for a troubled marriage and what might be done if they have not already made the decision to divorce.