Family Law and Practice
by Grace A. Luppino J.D., Justine Fitzgerald Miller
5th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780135186312 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135208885 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 5th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 576 |
Family Law and Practice, 5th Edition, is a textbook that connects the principles of family law with practical legal procedures. Written for family law courses, it serves students in paralegal studies, broader legal studies, criminal justice, social work, and education programs.
The text addresses both substantive doctrine and case handling. It covers legal rules governing marriage, divorce, child custody, and support alongside operational tasks such as conducting client interviews and preparing initial pleadings.
To reflect practical legal work across the country, the 2020 edition incorporates statutes, court cases, and legal forms from multiple U.S. states. It also examines changing views on marriage, spousal roles, the legal status of children, and definitions of a family.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Family Law and Practice
Chapter 2: Marriage and Marriage Alternatives
Chapter 3: Premarital and Postmarital Agreements
Chapter 4: Divorce, Separation, and Annulment
Chapter 5: Alimony, Spousal Support, and Maintenance
Chapter 6: Property and Debt Distribution
Chapter 7: Child Custody, Visitation, and Rights of Third Parties
Chapter 8: Child Support
Chapter 9: Paternity and the Rights and Responsibilities of Unmarried Parents
Chapter 10: Family Violence and State Intervention
Chapter 11: Adoption and Surrogacy Contracts
Chapter 12: Ethics in Family Law
Chapter 13: The Client Interview
Chapter 14: Initial Pleadings: Starting The Process
Chapter 15: Temporary Relief
Chapter 16: Discovery in The Electronic Age
Chapter 17: Separation Agreements
Chapter 18: Alternative Dispute Resolution and the Divorce Trial
Chapter 19: Postjudgment Divorce Matters
Chapter Appendices A: Arizona and California Premarital Agreement Acts
Chapter B: Alexander Rodriguez Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Chapter C: Rihanna and Chris Brown Search Warrant and Affidavit
Chapter D: Bill Maher Palimony Complaint
Chapter E: David Voelkert Criminal Complaint and Dismissal of Criminal Complaint
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