Family Law Research Guide

Adoption Law by Sanford N. Katz; Daniel R. Katz With the number of people waiting to adopt children, the need for a comprehensive yet succinct explanation of adoption laws and practices is met by Adoption Laws in a Nutshell. The book is an excellent resource for the legal and social work professions, providing an analysis of the latest developments regarding agency responsibilities toward adoptive parents and children, the consents necessary to complete an adoption, the father's rights, the new assisted reproductive technology, and adoption, including surrogacy, standards for placement, open adoption, access to adoption records, inheritance rights of all the parties and intercountry adoption.

Children and the Law in a Nutshell by Douglas Abrams; Susan Mangold; Sarah Ramsey This thoroughly updated Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' popular casebook--Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy, and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," civil and criminal abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. Also treated for comparative purposes are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports.

Creating Effective Parenting Plans by John Hartson; Brenda Payne Earn College Credit with REA's Test Prep for CLEP* Social Sciences and History Everything you need to pass the exam and get the college credit you deserve. CLEP* is the most popular credit-by-examination program in the country, accepted by more than 2,900 colleges and universities. For over 15 years, REA has helped students pass CLEP* exams and earn college credit while reducing their tuition costs. Our CLEP* test preps are perfect for adults returning to college (or attending for the first time), military service members, high-school graduates looking to earn college credit, or home-schooled students with knowledge that can translate into college credit. The "CLEP* Social Sciences and History" test prep assesses the skills tested on the official CLEP* exam. Our comprehensive review chapters cover: political science, sociology, economics, psychology, geography, anthropology, western civilization, world history, and U.S. history. The book includes 3 full-length practice tests. Each exam comes with detailed feedback on every question. We don't just say which answers are right-we explain why the other answer choices are wrong-so you can identify your strengths and weaknesses while building your skills. Two of the book's practice tests are also offered on our interactive TestWare CD and give you the added benefits of timed testing, automatic scoring, and diagnostic feedback. We help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you'll succeed when it counts. "REA is the acknowledged leader in CLEP* preparation, with the most extensive library of CLEP* titles available. Our test preps for CLEP* exams help you earn college credit, save on tuition, and get a college degree. "

Collaborative Law by Pauline H. Tesler Collaborative law is a powerful dispute resolution model. Spouses are represented by counsel that assists in bringing them through divorce with integrity and satisfaction. A binding stipulation disqualifies both counsels if either party threatens or elects to go to court. This book explains the goals, concepts and techniques of collaborative law.

Divorce by Randall M. Kessler; American Bar Association, Section of Family Law Staff (Contribution by) A divorce may be the most important business and personal transaction that someone will go through in their lifetime. Divorce: Protect Yourself, Your Kids, and Your Future is a user-friendly guide that offers a roadmap to the often confusing and complicated divorce process. In clear, plain English language, author Randy Kessler helps explain the process to laypersons or clients who are unfamiliar with what to expect throughout the course of a divorce case. At the same time, he clears up some of the most common concerns and misconceptions that people have when they begin the process of separation and divorce. This guide helps you be fully prepared at the beginning of this journey, offering an easy-to-understand guide to the overwhelming process of divorce. It explains, step-by-step, the entire process of divorce, including: How to select an attorney The right questions to ask in order to help get the necessary answers Preparing for trial Child custody and child support issues Alimony and division of property What mediation is and how it works And much more Randy Kessler, a nationally known family lawyer who is often called upon by major television networks, newspapers, and magazines to explain and comment on family law cases in the news. This book is the result of more than twenty-five years of practical experience and reflects Randy s passion for explaining divorce in a straightforward manner."

The Divorce Mediation Handbook by Paula James 1. How mediation differs from litigation -- 2. Is mediation the best choice for you? -- 3. Choosing a mediator -- 4. The role of the mediator -- 5. Conferring with a family law attorney -- 6. Before the first session : talking to your spouse about mediation, discussing possible agreements, making an appointment, what to take with you to mediation -- 7. The first session (and what happens next) : understanding the rules, explaining your goals, tackling the legal issues, initiating the legal paperwork

How to File Your Own Divorce by Edward A. Haman A divorce can be the most painful and expensive experience of your life. Whether you use a lawyer or not, protect yourself by getting all the information you need about divorce laws and your legal rights. How to File Your Own Divorce simplifies and thoroughly explains everything you need to know to successfully handle your own divorce. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book makes filing for divorce inexpensive and hassle-free.

It's Splitsville by James J. Gross Thinking about divorce? Already in the process of divorce? You need this book. Divorce is complex, and complications are not what you need when you are facing its emotional and financial pressures. In It's Splitsville: Surviving Your Divorce, veteran divorce attorney James J. Gross breaks down the divorce process for nonlawyers in easy-to-understand steps. He explains the legal system in plain and simple language, and he describes the process of obtaining a fair separation agreement and navigating family law and the legal system. Just as important, it explains the emotional hazards of divorce and how to withstand the myriad pressures you will face. It's Splitsville: Surviving Your Divorce: Explains divorce laws in easy-to-understand words. Guides you through the steps for obtaining a separation agreement. Provides a friendly user's manual for divorce court. Helps you and your spouse decide what's best for the children. Shows you how to protect your assets to the legal extent possible. Explains when and how to play hardball.  Nearly a million people get divorced each year in the United States. Many, if not most, could be handled far better for all parties involved. It's Splitsville: Surviving Your Divorce will guide you safely through the hazards of divorce, show you how to understand and survive the complicated legal process, & explain underhanded tactics and how to combat them, and help emerge on the other side as a stronger, wiser, and better person.

A Judge's Guide to Divorce by Roderic Duncan The inside scoop on divorce, from the judge who's seen it all! Whatever you do, try to keep your case out of divorce court."" These key words set the stage fornbsp;A Judge's Guide to Divorce, which exposes a system in which everyone loses -- especially the kids. Fortunately, there's hope: A Judge's Guide to Divorce shows you how to reach your own agreements outside the courtroom, in the most civil manner possible. But if court is unavoidable, this book will help you at every step. Find out about: the alternatives to divorce court courtroom etiquette how and where to get legal help dividing property fairly determining alimony and child support settling custody and visitation issues enforcing court orders getting on with your life Plus, listen to an interview with Judge Duncan and audio scenarios that can help you get through divorce without court.

Principles of the Law of Family Dissolution by American Law Institute Staff (Contribution by) This work provides a unique review and analysis of divorce and related family-law issues throughout the United States, and describes approaches to problem areas such as child custody, child and spousal support, marital agreements, and unmarried domestic partners.

Family Law in a Nutshell by John Myers; Harry Krause Few areas of law practice cover as many issues as family law. The subject embraces marriage and divorce, annulment, custody of children, spousal and child support, complex property issues, paternity, domestic violence, adoption, and alternative means of reproduction. Each of these topics itself is complex. For example, within the broad subject of child custody lie the issues of interstate move away cases, international parental child abduction, and the impact of domestic violence on a parent's right to custody or visitation. In addition to purely legal issues, family law has a large psychological component, touching on some of the most important and sensitive aspects of human nature and interaction, such as, what is a family, what are the rights and responsibilities of parents toward children, and how should society respond to child abuse and domestic violence? All of these issues, and more, are discussed in this Nutshell. The book provides a thorough introduction to this challenging field of practice.

Attacking and Defending Marital Agreements by Laura W. Morgan and Brett R. Turner Make the strongest argument for your client with this in-depth research and analysis. Focusing on the legal issues of validity and construction in marital agreements, the authors demonstrate how identifying the best argument can benefit the client while avoiding potential drafting problems.

How to Write Your Own Premarital Agreement by Edward A. Haman Now in its third edition, this is a plain-language discussion of the reasons to construct a premarital agreement and the issues to consider when doing so. Attorney Haman reviews the kinds of agreements that can be made, summarizes current laws, and provides forms to use as guides.

How to File for Divorce in Ohio by John Gilchrist; Edward Haman Divorce can be an emotionally and financially draining experience. Having knowledge of the divorce process can help alleviate some of the stress. Whether you hire an attorney or file the papers on your own, protect yourself with the necessary information about your legal rights. How to File for Divorce in Ohio details both divorce and dissolution in the state, as well as the procedures to complete each. While divorce laws have become more complex over the past years, this book explains everything you need to know in simplified, straightforward language. Complete with step-by-step instructions for the forms you need, this book makes filing for divorce hassle-free and less expensive.

Sowald and Morganstern Domestic Relations Law by Beatrice K. Sowald; Stanley Morganstern Antenuptial agreements -- Marriage -- Parentage -- Marital obligations and property rights -- Domestic violence -- Alternative forms of dispute resolution -- Annulment -- Legal separation -- Separation agreements -- Dissolution of marriage -- Divorce -- Marital and separate property -- Spousal support -- Modification of spousal support -- Patental rights and shared parenting -- Modification of parental rights and responsibilities -- Uniform child custody jurisdiction act; parental kidnapping prevention act; uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act; international child abduction remedies act -- Parenting time and visitation -- Child support -- Enforcement of spousal and child support -- Enforcement of parenting time rights and allocation of parental rights -- Child support enforcement agencies -- Interstate and foreign support practice -- Relief from judgment -- Pleading and practice -- Discovery -- Jurisdiction and venue -- Tax considerations -- Government retirement benefits -- Dividing private retirement benefits in divorce -- Magistrates -- Appeals -- Bankruptcy -- Role of attorney : ethics -- Catholic declaration of nullity -- Jewish divorce -- Mental health experts