STOP Fighting Over The Kids
We are pleased to announce that our book “STOP Fighting Over the Kids, Resolving Day-to-Day Custody Conflict in Divorce Situations” by Mike Mastracci, is now available at Amazon.com.
The book has received some excellent endorsements and reviews. We invite you to read what our peers say about this soon to be available book. Visit the book website to learn more about this new book and sign up to receive a free chapter before you buy.
Buy the book online now at Amazon.com.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
“STOP Fighting Over the Kids, by Attorney Mike Mastracci, will become a classic, to be added to the shelves of all professionals who work with separating and divorcing families. It is a personal and comprehensive work which is both inspirational as well as practical.”
Rita S. Pollak, Attorney and Past-President of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). Read her full book review.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
“As head of the Children’s Rights Council since its inception, I am familiar with most of the literature. Many of these books are quite good, but I can assure you that Mike Mastracci’s “STOP Fighting Over the Kids” is one of the best. …If parents have to get divorced, they would do well to read this book before they take a single step to hiring a lawyer or driving to the court house.”
David L. Levy, J.D., Board President, the Children’s Rights Council (CRC). Read his full book review.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
“STOP Fighting Over the Kids is must for parents contemplating separation and divorce and all professionals who work with families in transition. Being honest about his own family transition, Mike Mastracci provides a ‘how to’ about the many aspects which parents must deal with in addressing the needs of their children.”
Risa Garon, LCSW-C, BCD, CFLE, Executive Director, National Family Resiliency Center. Read her full book review.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
”A roadmap for successful parenting that should become a staple in every custody lawyer’s library and a recommended resource on every courthouse web site.”
Marshall E. Waller, Certified Family Law Specialist Read his full book review.
Dr. Phil “Best of the Best” Child Custody Attorney
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
“Stop Fighting Over the Kids provides the tools, resources and insight that every divorcing parent needs. You will learn how to promote and foster the right mindset from someone who has ‘walked the walk’. This book is excellent, especially for those who are serious about keeping their children out of the middle of parental conflict.”
Raoul Felder, Celebrity Divorce Lawyer
Celebrity Divorce Lawyer, Raoul Felder has been regarded as the Divorce Lawyer Extraodinaire and has represented scores of celebrities and high profile figures for decades. Some of his clients have included, Mayor Rudy Juliani, Carol Channing, Riddick Bowe and the wives of Mick Jagger, Mel Brooks, Martin Scorsese, Robin Leach, and Carson DePalma as well as Liza Minelli’s Ex husband, David Gest. One of the worst pieces of news a divorcing spouse can here is that their ex has retained Raoul Felder.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
“STOP Fighting Over the Kids is a well-thought out and comprehensive guide based on this caring attorney’s years of experience dealing with divorce “wars.” His advice is sound, compassionate and valuable for any parents facing the challenges of divorce. If you want to protect your children in the best possible way, I highly recommend this book.”
Rosalind Sedacca, CCT, The Voice of Child-Centered Divorce
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
“Mike Mastracci’s book is the best I have ever seen for people who are either heading for separation and possible divorce or are divorced and are struggling with shared parenting issues. Every important potential problem is discussed in a down-to-earth and straight forward manner and every issue discussed comes with practical, clearly written, and absolutely do-able recommendations for their solution.”
“The author talks to the reader in such a compassionate, personal, and supportive manner that you immediately know that you are hearing from a person who sincerely wants to help and who really knows what he is talking about. Not only is this book of great potential help to those personally struggling with these issues but it can serve as an excellent source book for mental health professionals working in the area and students of all disciplines interested in family law.”
Leon A. Rosenberg, Ph.D. Dr. Rosenberg is a Professor Emeritus in the Departments of Counseling, Psychiatry, and Pediatrics of the Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and is currently a consultant in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Read his full book review.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
As co-founder of the Michigan SMILE program, an educational seminar for parents regarding the impact of divorce on children, I was delighted to read Michael Mastracci’s “Stop Fighting Over the Kids.” Michael Mastracci’s approach makes it clear that parental conflict can be toxic for children and that every mother and father has the power to minimize that impact by learning and agreeing to put their children first. Read his full book review.
Honorable Edward Sosnick, Circuit Court Judge
Co-founder of the Michigan SMILE Program for Divorcing Families
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
“This book is a must-read for every parent, grandparent and friend of the family that is involved in a custody battle. Attorney Michael A. Mastracci has done a masterful job of providing sane, sensible and fair advice that has the best interests of the child at heart while looking out for the needs of both parents.”
Arielle Ford, Author of The Soulmate Secret
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
“Divorce in the 21st Century is devolving into a shipwreck of relationships with children as the unintended, unsuspecting, undeserving victims. Enter now, ‘a beacon of light’ from collaborative family law attorney, Mike Mastracci providing us with a caring, clear, concise manual describing the steps to follow in achieving a marital separation/divorce that protects children and parents against the myriad of emotional and practical pitfalls.”
Michael L. Boyle, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Mediator, Co-founder of The Mediation Center in Ellicott City, Maryland
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
“Divorce is never easy – especially for the ones who have no choice in the matter – the children. When parents make the decision to divorce, their children’s lives are altered forever. It is crucial for parents to understand how their actions and attitudes during the divorce process will adversely affect their children. By educating themselves on how to control their emotions, and therefore, actions, parents can help lessen the negative impact of divorce on their children. “STOP Fighting Over The Kids Resolving Day-To-Day Custody Conflict in Divorce Situations’ by Mike Mastracci is a fantastic source of information for divorcing.” Read Heather’s full profile.
Heath Drescher, Illustrator of “YOU and ME MAKE THREE … B.B. – The Bear Who’s Always There – Helps Kids With Divorce”




I’m interested and will read the book! The problem I have with the title is the naivety that exists. The courts out a price tag on children’s heads in the form of outrageous child support amounts. Many parents without custody are not only sad about their loss but are financially pushed to “fight” for equal or primary physical custody because the financial burden is too great! I pay 3000 a month for 2 kids because my income increased after the divorce! They live with their mom whose remarried! It doesn’t take 3000 to support 2 kids! So I’m fighting for primary physical custody to decrease that burden and of course to see my children that she refuses to let me see for more than 1 month a year. The system and attorneys create the environment to fight and I’m forced to fight if I want to stay out of bankruptcy and spend time with my daughters. So basically the title sounds great but almost impossible in the current court environment! I hope this book addresses my concerns!