Discusses the spectrum of clinical interventions and family therapy for troubled and divorcing families. This resource presents two models that explore the dynamics of conflicted couples moving toward divorce and considers specific family circumstances that affect the entire divorce process.

When Marriages Fail: Systemic Family Therapy Interventions and Issues presents several leading experts in the field discussing the full spectrum of clinical interventions and family therapy for troubled and divorcing families. This comprehensive resource presents a broad overview of the literature that provides a foundation for the entire field, then narrows its focus to clearly review clinical assessment models and the special issues that may be factors in conflicted families. Therapists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers learn cutting-edge recommendations for policies protecting the well-being of children involved in divorce, plus practical, specific systemic treatment interventions that are illustrated with case studies.

"?provides a wealth of information about divorce for beginning and seasoned therapists alike?bridge[s] the gap between legal and mental health disciplines. Everett and Lee provide a concise review of the current literature while offering readers with best practices for working with divorcing families?an invaluable addition to the library of new and seasoned therapists. For beginning therapists, it gives numerous examples of challenges the reader may face when working with divorcing families. For the accomplished therapist, this book covers many possible scenarios that are likely to occur at some point in the therapist's career, as well as challenge therapists' biases about divorce? a valuable resource." - Brandy M. Lucas, M.S., Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy