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Family Law and Practice: The Paralegal's Guide
Grace A. Luppino, Branford Hall Career Institute
Justine FitzGerald Miller, Branford Hall Career Institute

ISBN-10: 0139011250
ISBN-13:  9780139011252

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2002
Format:  Cloth; 537 pp
Published:  04/12/2001
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For undergraduate courses in Family Law; specifically designed for paralegal students in degree and non-degree programs.

This book thoroughly prepares students in the areas of family law they will most likely encounter in the real world (with an emphasis on the theoretical, procedural and practical aspects of the divorce process). This nuts-and-bolts textbook offers an easy-to-understand, entertaining, yet sufficiently thorough study of family law that provides students with a working knowledge they can take right from the classroom into professional practice.


Features

  • A balance of history, theory, and practice—Covers family law basic theory in ethics, alimony, property division, child custody and child support.

    • Gives students a historical backdrop for the emergence of the evolving theory of family law; introduces them to the areas that a practicing paralegal needs to be familiar with and will most likely encounter on a day-to-day basis; and logically guides them through the various theories underlying family law and the procedures that translate these theories into practice. Ex.___

  • Solid coverage of the procedural aspects of the divorce process and post-judgment matters—Examines areas of family practice that represent a majority of a family practitioner's workload.

    • Familiarizes students with the process and their role within that process, providing valuable context for the course material. Ex.___

  • Interesting cases—Includes O.J. Simpson's custody case, Lucille Ball's divorce complaint against Desi Arnaz, Roseannes' restraining order and affidavit against Tom Arnold for domestic violence, Madonna and Sean Penn's separation agreement, and more.

    • Sparks students' interest, motivates them to learn, and helps them make important connections between the concepts presented and their real-life application. Ex.___

  • End-of-chapter review questions and exercises—Requires students to go out in the field—to their courthouses and law libraries—and acquire hands-on experience with their jurisdiction's statutes, cases, forms, and procedural rules.

    • Guides students through their jurisdiction's family law cases and statutes, practice and procedure and gives them real-life practice in basic job skills. Ex.___

  • Appendix guide for distance learning students as well as a list of Internet websites for researching state law.

    • Keeps students abreast of learning and research resources on the Internet. Ex.___

  • National examples, including common law.

    • Shows students the variety of state statutes used throughout the U.S. Ex.___

  • Typical family forms used throughout—Demonstrates the type of information required.

    • Provides the vehicle for students to tie research and application together, with step-by-step guidance in drafting family related pleadings such as, complaints, answers, and motions. Ex.___


Table of Contents



 1. Introduction to Family Law Practice.


 2. The Roots and Traditions of American Family Law.


 3. Ethics in Family Law.


 4. Prenuptial Agreements, Cohabitation, and Same-Sex Marriage.


 5. Alimony.


 6. Property and Debt Distribution.


 7. Child Custody, Visitation, and Rights of Third Parties.


 8. Child Support.


 9. The Client Interview.


10. Initial and Responsive Pleadings.


11. Pendente Lite Motions and Orders.


12. The Discovery Process in Family Law.


13. Separation Agreements.


14. The Divorce Trial.


15. Postjudgment Divorce Matters.


16. State Intervention in Family Matters.


Appendices.


Glossary.


Index.



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"Writing style is breezy and easy to read...students will like the style of writing. Instructors will appreciate the extensive coverage of ethical issues. The frequent reference to the specific role of the paralegal in the process is very useful." — Robert Goldfarb, J.D.




"The author of this work knows [Family Law] and presents it well ...nice balance achieved between the theoretical and the practical ...the student is given meaningful examples and explanations for the provisions ...highly useful after class as a reference manual..." — Robert D. Loomis, J.D.




" The features I would stress are vocabulary terms, exercises for students and the fact that the book is very comprehensive in covering all topics pertinent to family law." — Elaine S. Brown, J.D.



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This comprehensive text covers Family Law topics that are strong, basic requirements for understanding the law.

  • It includes topics missing from other texts, such as History, Ethics, Alimony, Client Interviews, Pleadings, and Pendente Lite.
  • Sections on Office Procedures are a part of every chapter.

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