This unique New York-specific family law text for paralegals, written by a family law judge and paralegal instructor, provides coverage of substantive law with an emphasis on the paralegal's role. New York law is explained and procedure is discussed.
This second edition of New York Family Law is designed specifically for undergraduate students and paralegal education students. It covers both matrimonial law (annulment; separation; divorce; and equitable distribution of marital property) and Family Court proceedings, such as family offenses, child protection, termination of parental rights, and adoption. Features of the text include thought-provoking discussion topics; Basics Boxes, which introduce each type of Family Law litigation; Practice Tips; Chapter Review Questions; and Chapter Assignments. New York forms are integrated throughout and the text offers many new websites to aid in computer-assisted legal research projects. New to this edition is the expanded coverage of ethics and divorce, a new section on interviewing skills, greater coverage of inter-jurisdictional conflicts, and a discussion of permanency planning in the Child Protection and Adoption chapters
Covers New York family law, including cases, statutes, and other legal authorities, with explanation of how the law works. Includes forms, with special emphasis on child support. Suitable as a text for paralegal college and law school courses, as well as for use in law offices.
The leader in the field, the third edition has been used at more than 500 paralegal programs. It provides comprehensive, accurate coverage with an emphasis on paralegal skills and techniques. The fourth edition now includes edited cases and is thoroughly updated. State-specific supplements are also available for Texas, California, Florida, and New York. In addition, this comprehensive text can also be used as a desk resource for paralegals on the job.
This comprehensive divorce and family law book is truly one-of-a-kind. It offers the perspectives of attorneys and professionals on a myriad of family and matrimonial law topics, including issues regarding:* CHILDREN (e.g., custody, visitation, support, paternity, child protective proceedings, adoptions, kidnapping)* MARITAL DISSOLUTION (e.g., grounds for a divorce/annulment, spousal maintenance, equitable distribution, religious issues)* SPECIAL COURT ACTIONS (e.g., family offense proceedings, conciliation proceedings, Persons In Need of Supervision)* CONTRACTS (e.g., prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, pet agreements, surrogacy agreements)* ESTATE PLANNING THROUGH LIFE'S TRANSITIONS* DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES (e.g., litigation, mediation, collaborative law, neutral evaluation)What makes this book especially unique are the diverse viewpoints from non-lawyer professionals who aid people through these various life changes. To illustrate, the book's authors include a parent coordinator, parenting coach, nutritionist, image consultant, mindfulness and lifestyle coach, personal trainer, credit repair professional, professional organizer, insurance professional, private investigator and real estate professional. This diverse approach adds invaluable depth and perspective to the reader.This book also offers information on social media, courtroom decorum, keeping legal fees down, choosing a qualified attorney, and community resources. There is truly something for everyone who is going through a family law dispute or transition. To illustrate, the book's authors include a parent coordinator, parenting coach, divorce coach, life coach, relationship coach, psychotherapist, financial advisor, accountant, dating coach, nutritionist, image consultant, mindfulness and lifestyle coach, personal trainer, credit repair professional, professional organizer, insurance professional, private investigator and real estate professional.
Newly revised and updated, the New York Paralegal Handbook is the indispensable "must have" paralegal reference and textbook in New York. For over 22 years, the New York Paralegal Handbook has been used by thousands of paralegals, attorneys, law clerks, law librarians, teachers and professors, paralegal school' students, graduates and members of the New York Legal Community. Essentially six (6) textbooks in one, New York Paralegal Handbook provides nearly 700 pages of valuable New York-based practice advice and legal forms that will help you work independently, confidently and accurately in the following legal areas: Legal Research, Writing & Analysis; Civil Procedure and Trial Litigation; Business Corporations & Entities Law; Family Court Law and Procedure; Wills, Trusts & Estates Law. The Handbook is continually updated and revised by practicing New York attorneys, paralegal professors, and editors at New York Paralegal Press.
Covers New York family law, including cases, statutes, and other legal authorities, with explanation of how the law works. Includes forms, with special emphasis on child support. Suitable as a text for paralegal, undergraduate, and law school courses, as well as for reference use in law and other professional offices.