The divorce of a marriage or the dissolution of a partnership should not end in irreconcilable opposition. This book aims to encourage couples in the separation phase to resolve their conflicts amicably and to seek and find solutions together. Those in such a difficult situation face a range of problems, not only of a legal nature. This is where the book comes in, explaining the resulting legal questions. Among other topics, it covers: - Procedural and cost-related issues in divorce and separation - Specifics of separation in marriage, cohabitation, and registered partnerships - Pension equalization and asset distribution - Alimony law questions - Custody and visitation rights - A compact presentation of international family law from divorce to child law.