Family Law and Practice: The Paralegal's Guide

by Luppino, Grace A.; Miller, Justine Fitzgerald

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1st

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9780132381994

ISBN10:

0132381990

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Paperback

Pub. Date:

1/1/2008

Publisher(s):

Prentice Hall

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Summary

This book is set apart by its balance between the theoretical underpinnings of family law and the processes and procedures that govern daily practice. Covering a wide range of topics, it discusses issues such as: same-sex marriage, domestic partnerships, covenant marriage, premarital agreements, parenting plans, reproductive technologies and custody battles, alternative dispute resolution and adoption. A priority is placed on the coverage of the procedural aspects of the divorce process and post-judgment matters. Filled with practical advice, it is easy to use and designed to prepare the new paralegal for the realities of family law practice. Addresses the need for a concise book that shows paralegals how to respond successfully to the numerous demands in a family law practice. Examines areas of family practice that represent a majority of a family practitioner's workload. National examples, including common law. Sample family forms are referenced throughoutand provide examples of the types of documents prepared in family law and practice. Shows how to draft typical family related pleadings such as, complaints, motions, orders, and agreements.New Paralegals.

Introduction to family law and practice	p. 1
Ethics in family law	p. 35
The client interview	p. 68
Premarital agreements, cohabitation, and same-sex marriage	p. 101
Alimony	p. 139
Property and debt distribution	p. 178
Child custody, visitation, and rights of third parties	p. 221
Child support	p. 265
Initial and responsive pleadings	p. 300
Pendente Lite motions and orders	p. 334
The discovery process in family law	p. 378
Separation agreements	p. 408
Alternative dispute resolution and the divorce trial	p. 425
Postjudgment divorce matters	p. 466
Child protection and adoption	p. 493
Arizona and California Premarital Agreement Acts	p. 511
Qualified domestic relations order (Jim Carrey)	p. 514
Massachusetts child support guidelines	p. 527
Florida Uniform Interstate Family Support Act	p. 541
Restraining order Roseanne Barr (formerly Roseanne Arnold)	p. 563
Marital settlement agreement (Madonna and Sean Penn)	p. 574
Connecticut Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act	p. 593
Guides for distance learning and legal research	p. 609
Answers to crossword puzzles	p. 614
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