Family Law for the Paralegal
Mary E. Wilson

ISBN-10: 0131593684
ISBN-13: 9780131593688

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: Paper; 648 pp
Published: 10/08/2008

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For courses in Family Law.

 

This contemporary text reflects the emerging trends in American family patterns. With a focus on preparation, it’s written so that readers understand not only family law, but also the role a paralegal plays in a family law practice. Each chapter includes a wealth of cases, exhibits, practical applications and tips as well as end-of-chapter assignments that are hands-on and practice-based. Well researched and documented throughout, the book incorporates cutting issues in marriage and family, addresses how technology impacts the practice, and includes more multi-state references than many competing books.  

For courses in Family Law. This contemporary book reflects the emerging trends in Family Law. With a focus on workplace preparation, it’s written so that readers understand not only substantive family law, but also the role a paralegal plays in a family law practice. Each chapter includes a wealth of cases, exhibits, and practical applications as well as end-of-chapter assignments that are hands-on and practice-based, with special attention to ethical considerations. Well researched and documented throughout, the book incorporates current issues in marriage and the family, addresses how emerging technology impacts the practice of law, and includes more multi-state references than many competing books.

 

Hallmark Features:

 

Theme of the evolving nature of the family is carried out in sections such as:

·           Ch. 3—discusses same-sex marriage

·           Ch. 8, 9 and 13—explores custody issues involving unwed fathers, co-parents, grandparents, surrogacy etc.

·           Ch. 13—discusses legal implications related to assisted reproductive technology, disestablishment of paternity.

·           Ch. 14—includes components on the rights of unwed fathers, the nature and role of putative father registries, safe havens, etc.

 

More multi-state references and exercises—than competing books.

·           Gives the book a broad appeal and shows practical examples of how content applies in different state settings.

 

Coverage of technology and its impact on the family law practice—is highlighted throughout the text.

·           Features emerging technological developments that have impacted family practice such as research, electronic discovery, virtual visitation, cyberstalking and more!

 

Scenarios—appear at the beginning of each chapter.

·           Provides hypothetical excerpts designed to pique the student’s interest in chapter material.

 

Practice-oriented in-chapter content such as:

·           Paralegal Applications designed to reinforce substantive content

·           Drafting Tips provide students with practical nuggets of information when drafting premarital and separation agreements

·           Case Excerpts promote case analysis, critical thinking skills and application of legal concepts (full cases found on accompanying companion website)

·           Exhibits used to summarize and visually illustrate concepts, terms and principles.

 

Hands-on end-of-chapter content such as:  

·           Focus on the Job sections that build on opening scenarios

·           Focus on Ethics sections that help students practice addressing ethical concerns

·           Focus on State Law and Procedure sections that require students to relate chapter material to their home state

·           Focus on Case Law sections that promote case analysis and critical thinking skills

·           Focus on Technology sections that provide a series of websites along with online assignments

 

Table of Contents:

 

1.      Introduction

2.      Premarital Agreements

3.      Marriage

4.      Annulment

5.      Nonmarital Families

6.      Divorce Process

7.      Discovery and Financial Statements

8.      Child Custody

9.      Child Support

10.    Spousal Support

11.    Property Division

12.    Separation Agreements

13.    Parenthood

14.    Adoption

15.    Family Violence

 

Appendix A: Paralegal and Legal Assistant Associations

Appendix B: Organizations and Resources

Appendix C: National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.

Model Code of Ethics and Professional responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement

Appendix D: Websites of General Interest

Appendix E: Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)

Appendix F: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)

 

Table of Contents

Glossary

Index

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