California Family Law for Paralegals

by Waller, Marshall W.

• ISBN13: 9780735527409
• ISBN10: 0735527407
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-01
• Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Summary

If you want to grasp the full range of issues under California Family Law, you will want to review Marshall Waller's text. CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW FOR PARALEGALS, Third Edition, builds on its previously proven strengths to provide a practical framework for examining the statutory law and judicial interpretations specific to California. What makes this text so effective? a focus on the California Family Code in its presentation of a cohesive, general discussion of the various aspects of Family Law a practical, straightforward approach to help paralegal students grasp basic concepts generous use of examples with key Judicial Council forms in use in California helpful learning aids, such as: chapter overviews and summaries;exercises; key terms; and a complete glossary comprehensive coverage of key topics, including support, property rights, litigation, and enforcement--as well as ongoing developments in this evolving area. What's new in the Third Edition? new cases: Brain C. v. Ginger K., Lester v. Lannane, Montennegro v. Diaz, Troxel v. Granville, and Marriage of Terry completely updated forms presenting new and current examples

Table of Contents

List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction to Family Law	p. 1
The Approach to Family Law	p. 2
Jurisdiction; Service of Process; Venue	p. 6
Ethics and the Paralegal	p. 15
The Family Code	p. 21
Validity of Marriage	p. 25
Parents and Children	p. 33
Introduction	p. 33
Minors	p. 34
Parent and Child Relationships	p. 41
Custody and Visitation	p. 63
Support	p. 135
Introduction	p. 135
Child Support	p. 137
Spousal Support	p. 167
Modification; Termination of Support	p. 188
Property Rights and Obligations	p. 207
Introduction	p. 208
General Concepts	p. 211
Property in General	p. 214
Characterization of Marital Property	p. 215
Liability of Marital Property	p. 242
Management and Control of Marital Property	p. 250
The Division of Marital Property	p. 253
Special Issues Regarding Marital Property	p. 262
The Litigation Process	p. 285
Overview of the Litigation Process	p. 286
The Initial Client Interview	p. 287
Choice of Actions	p. 289
The Summons	p. 302
The Initial Filing	p. 304
Default and Uncontested Hearings	p. 320
Contested Trials	p. 341
Conciliation Proceedings	p. 345
Mediation Proceedings	p. 351
Parental Counseling	p. 353
Resolving Issues before Trial	p. 359
Preliminary Considerations	p. 360
The Order to Show Cause	p. 361
The Noticed Motion	p. 383
Responding to the OSC; Motion	p. 391
Temporary and Ex Parte Orders	p. 395
Domestic Violence Prevention Act	p. 396
Enforcement	p. 415
Introduction	p. 415
Contempt	p. 417
Enforcement of Support Orders	p. 423
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act	p. 441
Registration of Intercounty Support Orders	p. 446
General Civil Debt Collection Methods	p. 448
Sister State Money-Judgments Act	p. 451
Selected Issues	p. 457
Attorney's Fees and Costs	p. 458
Prevention of Domestic Violence	p. 465
Injunctions Prohibiting Harassment	p. 467
Disclosure of Assets and Liabilities	p. 468
Joinder	p. 471
Employment Benefits	p. 475
Discovery	p. 479
Bankruptcy	p. 493
Taxation	p. 501
Marital Settlement Agreements	p. 504
Glossary	p. 553
Organization of Family Code	p. 567
Index	p. 575
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