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At this stage I need to explain to you if you are new to my ways that you will

find that in this book I mention from time to time my other books. Several of the
subjects we discuss here are already done in greater detail in my other books.
Thus it is possible that about five percent of this book is quoted from my other

books and that is not laziness on my part. Basically there is only that many ways

to explain something as inherently boring as law and it makes it easier to stick
to one formula.

I also use * to describe something behind the paragraph or the updates as the
book is always updated (well, once a year) and a work in process. It is meant to

make it more interesting (law is inherently boring for sane people). You will also
note I mention my better half now and then for the simple reason that her

outlook is totally American and mine not the least. Thus I translate the
applicable law into American terminology where necessary. Some readers love it

and other hates it. I hope you find nothing to take offense with.

Indemnities

This book is not intended to be the final word for your difficulties with your soon

to be ex or husband or in your relationships. To protect myself I must inform
you I cannot take responsibility for your actions based on this book and to see

the professionals when needed. All legal problems are different and may require
a different approach and it differs in different jurisdictions. However it is always

satisfying to have a basic understanding on what is happening behind the Latin

words and legal mumbo jumbo. Law is really not rocket science and lawyers way
overpaid in my opinion.

I tried to explain the applicable law in plain (simplified) language without getting
into tedious technical legal arguments which is boring for even insane people.

Understandably it is more complicated than this. The opinions in this book are
mine and mine only. The famous English Judge, Lord Coke, once said “I may be

wrong, in fact I frequently am wrong, but I am never in doubt." This summarizes
my feelings about life in general. I do not claim to be always right but I seldom

have doubts.

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