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Family Law

By William P. Statsky

7th Edition © 2021
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Introduce modern family law to today's paralegals with an emphasis on both substantive and procedural law. The strong practical focus in Statsky's FAMILY LAW, 7E helps students make sense of exclamatory headlines, talk shows, print and social media that often depict society in a litigation frenzy. Your students gain an accurate picture of family law and the role of today's attorney-paralegal team as they examine issues truly impacting family law, such as no-fault divorce, the women’s movement, and the impact of science and technology on concepts of parentage. Engaging changes, such as new mechanisms for pursuing parents not paying child support and the court's support of unmarried fathers seeking to undo their children's adoptions, keep students involved.

In addition to fundamental principles of family law and current nationwide legal practices, this edition and MindTap digital resources offer state-specific assignments and legal analysis exercises for applying substantive law principles. Forms, documents, cases and exhibits further prepare readers to work with the actual tools and processes family law professionals use today.

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Introduce modern family law to today's paralegals with an emphasis on both substantive and procedural law. The strong practical focus in Statsky's FAMILY LAW, 7E helps students make sense of exclamatory headlines, talk shows, print and social media that often depict society in a litigation frenzy. Your students gain an accurate picture of family law and the role of today's attorney-paralegal team as they examine issues truly impacting family law, such as no-fault divorce, the women’s movement, and the impact of science and technology on concepts of parentage. Engaging changes, such as new mechanisms for pursuing parents not paying child support and the court's support of unmarried fathers seeking to undo their children's adoptions, keep students involved.

In addition to fundamental principles of family law and current nationwide legal practices, this edition and MindTap digital resources offer state-specific assignments and legal analysis exercises for applying substantive law principles. Forms, documents, cases and exhibits further prepare readers to work with the actual tools and processes family law professionals use today.

A CHAPTER OUTLINE AT THE START OF EACH CHAPTER PREVIEWS KEY TOPICS. These chapter-opening outlines look ahead at the major topics students are about to study in the chapter. Readers clearly see how these topics relate to one another.

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES AT THE START OF EACH CHAPTER DIRECT READERS' ATTENTION TO KEY POINTS. These helpful chapter learning objectives offer a detailed listing of the important themes and critical skills covered in every chapter.

EXTENSIVE EXHIBITS AND NUMEROUS TABLES CLARIFY CONCEPTS. This edition integrates both engaging exhibits and helpful tables throughout the discussion to present detailed information using memorable graphics and organized charts.

ASSIGNMENTS EMPHASIZE PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AS READERS HONE CRITICAL SKILLS. Fresh, engaging assignments throughout this edition ask students to apply concepts to particular situations that relate to the facts and theories presented in the chapter. These practical assignments give readers and opportunities to refine key skills, such as analysis, investigation, interviewing and drafting.

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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
By the Same Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction to Family Law and Practice*Preview this chapter
Chapter 2. Ethics in a Family Law Practice
Chapter 3. Compiling a Family History
Chapter 4. Premarital, Postnuptial, and Cohabitation Agreements
Chapter 5. Marriage
Chapter 6. Annulment
Chapter 7. Divorce Grounds and Procedure
Chapter 8. Spousal Support, Property Division, and the Separation Agreement
Chapter 9. Child Custody
Chapter 10. Child Support
Chapter 11. Tax Consequences of Separation and Divorce
Chapter 12. Legal Rights of Women
Chapter 13. Illegitimacy and Paternity
Chapter 14. The Legal Status of Children
Chapter 15. Adoption
Chapter 16. The New Science of Motherhood
Chapter 17. Torts and Family Law
Appendix A. General Instructions for the Assignments and Projects in the Book
Appendix B. Computer-Generated Reports: The Divorce of Margaret and Nelson Paris
Appendix C. Interrogatories on Financial Assets
Appendix D. Family Law in Your State
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Family Law and PracticePreview this chapter ↗

Family Law in the Twenty-First Century
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Equality of the Sexes: The Struggle Continues ↗
Increased Federalization of Family Law ↗
Contract Dimension of Family Law ↗
Science and Family Law ↗
Deregulation of Sexuality ↗
Family Law Cases Are Unique ↗
The New Terminology of Family Law ↗
Scope of Family Law ↗
Overview of Major Constitutional Principles
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Introduction ↗
Challenging State Government Action as a Violation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution ↗
Challenging Federal Government Action as a Violation of the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution ↗
Challenging State Government Action as a Violation of the State Constitution ↗
Same-Sex Relationships and the U.S. Constitution ↗
Family Law in the Age of Electronic Exhibitionism ↗
Paralegals in Family-Law Cases ↗
Freelancers, Government Paralegals, and Casas
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Freelancers in Family Law ↗
Government Paralegals ↗
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) ↗
Assessing Your Own Biases ↗
Violence in a Family Law Practice ↗
Family Law Sources ↗
Family Law Online ↗
Skills Assignments in the Book ↗
Summary ↗
Key Terms ↗
Project ↗
Ethics in a Family-Law Practice ↗
Review Questions ↗
Helpful Websites ↗
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