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Family Law Litigation Guide with Forms: Discovery, Evidence, Trial Practice this publication details every phase of family law pretrial, trial practice and related court proceedings. Whether you’re a specialist or a general practitioner, your work will go faster with clearly written analyses, practice points, convenient checklists and more than 200 sample court-tested forms. this set provides guidance for any court appearance involving presentation of testimony or other evidence.

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Preparation for Deposition in a Family Law Case

Larry Pozner & Roger J. Dodd

Proper preparation of your client prior to their deposition can prevent mistakes that can cost the trial or hurt a family law dispute. this new DVD can aid in preparing a client for the often stressful experience of deposition.

$499 NS 1 dVd, Pub. #28187, ISBN 9781422499542

Collier Family Law and the Bankruptcy CodeHenry J. Sommer and Hon. Margaret Dee McGarity; Alan N. Resnick and Henry J. Sommer, Editors-in-Chief

For both the general practitioner and the matrimonial specialist, this is a comprehensive, practice-oriented guide to the impact of bankruptcy on family law issues. this volume examines the bankruptcy Code with emphasis on provisions directly related to family law. Coverage includes:

• overview of the bankruptcy process • overlap of bankruptcy court

jurisdiction and state family court jurisdiction

• Determining the debtor’s interest in marital property

• special issues involving community property

• Effects of Chapter 13 on current alimony and support obligations, and on modification and enforcement of support obligations

• Effect of the automatic stay on ongoing family court actions

$355 S 1 volume, loose-leaf, updated annually, Pub. #00125, ISBN 9780820520308 estimated upkeep cost: $252 eISBN 9781579112356

Valuation and Distribution of marital PropertyMichael Asimow, LL.B., Willard DaSilva, Grace Ganz Blumberg, LL.M., Lawrence Leone, William Reppy, Jr., Arnold Rutkin, William I. Weston, prominent contributing authors

this frequently cited guide covering both community property and equitable distribution jurisdictions analyzes every aspect of real property, businesses and pension plans. the leading guide of its kind for nearly 25 years, this authoritative work covers:

• Valuation of real property• Valuation of small businesses including closely held corporations• Valuation of a professional practice• Valuation of intangible assets including a degree or license• Valuation of ERisa and non-ERisa pension plans• Drafting the QDRo• latest tax issues relating to the disposition of property• use of accountants, appraisers and pension evaluators• the characterization and division of community property• antenuptial, postnuptial and property settlement agreements• Possession, sale and distribution of the marital home• Creditor’s rights• Conflicts of law and more

With sample settlement clauses and agreements, and other timesaving tools, this resource is the recommended choice for family law practitioners involved in dissolution/divorce proceedings.

$1,233 S 3 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #00133, ISBN 9780820511337 estimated renewal cost: $1,011 eISBN 9781579112370

Family Law and Practice Arnold H. Rutkin, General Editor; Michael Asimow, Willard H. DaSilva, H. Joseph Gitlin, James Podell, contributing authors

Written by a distinguished group of matrimonial practitioners and family law experts from across the country, this treatise is national in scope and practice-oriented, providing guidance for every stage of a family law proceeding, from initial client contact through modification and enforcement. some of the topics covered in this comprehensive, up-to-date work include:

• strategy• temporary relief• Child custody, including

the latest cases on joint vs. sole custody

• Valuation and distribution of property upon dissolution of marriage

• Child support• spousal support• Domestic violence• the latest tax considerations• Discovery, pretrial and trial techniques• Modification and enforcement of

support orders• Divorce, support and benefits relevant

to military families• Paternity proceedings• adoption• unmarried cohabitants• Counsel fees• attorney ethics

invaluable practice aids incorporated throughout the work include model pleadings, orders, motion papers, sample retainers, financial questionnaires, sample interrogatories, models of equitable distribution of marital property, model direct and cross-examinations.

$1,545 S 6 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #00371, ISBN 9780820513713 estimated renewal cost: $1,308 eISBN 9781579116910

Lindey and Parley on Separation Agreements and Antenuptial Contracts, Second EditionLouis I. Parley, Alexander Lindey; revisions by Kathryn Kirkland

this publication is your complete source for family law agreement forms—from premarital and separation, to marital settlement agreements, to cohabitation and postnuptial agreements. You’ll also find attorney-client fee agreements and other useful transactional forms. it offers:

• nearly 600 user-friendly forms covering custody, support, fees, pension divisions using QDRos and medical expenses

• new and revised forms for spousal support, and pensions and related assets

• Clauses organized as they would appear in an actual agreement

• Practical suggestions for drafting viable agreements, along with the pitfalls

• Valuable tax and bankruptcy considerations• state highlights including a quick-reference feature

for new developments from a cross section of jurisdictions

• Comprehensive legal background that helps you understand the context of all agreements

Dozens of topics, including child custody and support, division of tangible and intangible assets, tax considerations and property rights of cohabiting couples are covered in depth with expert analysis.

$663 S 2 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #00360, ISBN 9780820541884 estimated renewal cost: $505 eISBN 9781579116637

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders: Strategy and Liability for the Family Law AttorneyRaymond S. Dietrich

this practice guide for handling and protecting retirement benefits in marital dissolutions stresses proper representation and negotiation techniques. While many family law attorneys outsource preparation of QDRos to other professionals, the attorney still requires guidance on how to best protect his client’s interests. the author provides a tightly focused analysis, the necessary information and the strategies critical to properly positioning a case.

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Family Law in Alabama: Practice and Procedure, Fourth EditionGary Pate, Rick Fernambucq

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Complex issues in California Family LawDawn Gray, Stephen James Wagner

$1,655 S

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California Family Law Litigation GuideHon. Richard E. Denner, Hon. Earl Johnson Jr., Hon. Francis Rothschild, Stephen James Wagner, Stephen A. Kolodny

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California Family Law Practice and Procedure, 2nd Edition$998 S

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Domestic Relations manual for the District of ColumbiaLinda J. Ravdin, Diane M. Brenneman

$223 S

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Florida Family LawBrenda M. Abrams

$1,072 S

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Florida Family Law Practice manualMary Catherine McGuire, Gerald D. Schackow, Hon. Carmine M. Bravo

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LexisNexis® Florida Automated Family Law Forms$589 S

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Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to illinois matrimonial Law, Third EditionH. Joseph Gitlin

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Representing Children in Child Protective Proceedings: Ethical and Practical Dimensions, Third EditionJean Koh Peters

there is no area of legal practice with higher stakes than the representation of abused or neglected children. this treatise provides the expert analysis and practical guidance you need to ensure that your child clients receive the best representation possible.

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Representing the Child ClientMichael J. Dale, Mark I. Soler, James R. Bell, Elizabeth J. Jameson, Carole B. Shauffer, Alice C. Shotton, Loren M. Warboys

this treatise helps you represent children who are neglected, dependent or charged with delinquent behavior. You’ll find legal analysis, practical guidance, tactics and strategies covering everything from delinquency proceedings against juveniles to dependency proceedings and the representation of children in jails and other institutions.

$480 S 2 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #00584, ISBN 9780820515847 estimated renewal cost: $423 eISBN 9781579117863

Child Custody and Visitation Law and PracticeSandra Morgan Little; contributing authors

a comprehensive national analysis of the most significant child custody and visitation issues you’ll encounter as a family law practitioner. special features include over 150 litigation forms, scope notes, extensive footnotes covering all 50 states and a detailed state-by-state analysis of the uCCJEa.

$1,670 S 5 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #00213, ISBN 9780820512136 estimated renewal cost: $1,394 eISBN 9781579112431

modern Child Custody Practice, Second Edition Jeff Atkinson

this publication discusses each step of the custody proceeding—from the first client interview through the appeals process—including such topics as visitation of the noncustodial parent, grandparents and stepparents; joint and split custody; custody modification; and an out-of-state move by the custodial parent. it also covers jurisdiction law and the ramifications of mediation. this practical manual includes forms, checklists and case examples, and provides detailed citations and appendices.

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Disputed Paternity Proceedings, Fifth EditionCarl W. Gilmore, consultant; Hon. Angela Arkin, George H. Maha, Ph.D., Nina M. Vitek, Ami S. Jaeger, Lawrence P. Hampton, Marygold S. Melli, James R. Marsh, contributing authors

a comprehensive analysis of litigation issues with an emphasis on interstate adjudication. topics include evidentiary considerations, trial tactics, scientific methods for determining paternity and federal law, with practical tips and advice to help you secure the best possible outcome for your client.

$847 S 2 volumes, loose-leaf, updated twice per year, Pub. #00607, ISBN 9780820516073 estimated renewal cost: $682 eISBN 9781579117962

Adoption Law and Practice Joan H. Hollinger, Editor-in-Chief; contributing authors

With its insightful analysis and up-to-date coverage, this treatise guides you through independent, agency and contested adoptions; adopting children with special needs or from other countries; the effect of new reproductive technologies including surrogate parenting; and the economic, legal and psychological consequences of adoption.

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Fader’s maryland Family Law, Fifth EditionCynthia Callahan, Thomas C. Ries

Renamed in honor of founding author Honorable John F. Fader ii (retired), this treatise has been revised and substantially reorganized to include full analysis of Maryland law regarding divorce, custody, support, agreements, attorney’s fees, property distribution, and domestic violence and the Maryland family court process. this text explains the law, how the law came to be, the policy considerations behind specific enactments and case law, and the problem areas in implementation of the law.

• an all-new chapter on the rights of unmarried Cohabitants• Revised chapters on Custody, uCCJEa and uiFsa, Parentage and

Domestic Violence• Citation to case law, treatises and research from around the u.s.• an enhanced chapter on Practice and Procedure, with definitions

of commonly used terms and religious customs

$176 NS 1 volume, hardbound, updated annually, Pub. #61903, ISBN 9781422481271 Prior edition cost: $183 eISBN 9781579113155

massachusetts Domestic Relations, Fifth EditionJohn G. DiPiano, Lloyd D. Godson

originally published in 1982, Massachusetts Domestic Relations is widely referred to as “the bible” by lawyers who practice domestic relations law in Massachusetts. Cited often as authority by the supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts appeals Court, this “how to” resource contains all the laws, forms, and guidance you need to handle virtually any domestic relations case arising in Massachusetts courts. You’ll find detailed analysis of such important issues as: divorce, alimony, division of marital property, child support, custody, visitation, paternity, spousal abuse, and much, much more.

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