This is the newest edition of the California Family Law Handbook for Paralegals. It is called the 2019 edition because it contains the more than 85 California laws regarding family law that were changed, deleted, amended and added to that became effective January 1, 2019. This is the only California family law paralegal book that is updated to January 1, 2019.
This is a companion book to "The 2019 Edition of California Family Law Handbook for Paralegals." It is presented by chapter so it is easy to use for assignments or class exercises. There are 4 scenarios and these scenarios provide information for most of the questions and assignments. This workbook it intended to help the paralegal retain valuable information and learn how to complete some of the most common Family Law Judicial Council Forms.
This is the First Edition of the California Family Law Handbook. It has been endorsed by two California judges who agree that this book is easy to read and understand and a great book for paralegals. It was written by an attorney who practiced family law for 25 years and currently teaches family law to paralegals. The companion workbook (California Family Law Workbook) has questions for every chapter and student assignments. This textbook is a comprehensive family law book and the only book on the market today that includes all of the important family law cases, codes and California Rules of Court. The Table of Contents is detailed enough to use for research and it has a large, extensive index. This is the book that family law paralegals and instructors have been wishing for. There is an Instructor's Manual that can be requested. It contains syllabi for 10, 12 and 15 week courses and a substantial test bank. A workbook at a special price can also be requested. Make all requests at the book's website.
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Thoughtful and carefully-written, Family Law for Paralegals presents the nuts-and-bolts in a relevant historical framework with exposure to some of the most dynamic issues in family law today. The comprehensive coverage balances the basic issues of marriage and divorce with cutting-edge concerns such as non-marital families, child abuse and neglect, and same-sex marriage. Helpful real-life examples and sample forms show students what they will encounter in practice. Useful pedagogy helps students develop their critical thinking and writing skills, and a range of assignments in each chapter provides practice in research, analysis, memo-writing, and argumentation. Fresh new cases enliven the Sixth Edition. New material features changes in the law relating to same-sex marriage as well as technological innovations such as e-filings for divorce. A new discussion of divorce and military families is presented, and issues related to international families are explored. The Sixth Edition covers all the new rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA.) Features: nuts-and-bolts of family law in relevant historical framework with exposure to dynamic, contemporary issues comprehensive coverage fundamental issues of marriage and divorce cutting-edge concerns: non-marital families, child abuse and neglect, and same-sex marriage real-life examples and sample forms preview actual practice useful pedagogy helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills summaries key terms review and discussion questions range of assignments for practice in research, analysis, memo writing, and argumentation Thoroughly updated, the revised Sixth Edition presents: fresh new cases current changes in the laws relating to same-sex marriage new coverage of technological innovations, such as e-filings for divorce discussion of divorce and military families legal issues related to international families new rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
The California Probate Paralegal, Second Edition, is a comprehensive textbook for students and practicing paralegals in California. It covers the nuts and bolts of probate, estate planning and administration using a balanced approach of theory and application. The textbook includes the history of probate and estate planning, as well as the most current, up-to-date information about estate planning and administration. This textbook provides state specific statutes, rules, and procedures and step-by-step guidance in preparing California Judicial Council forms and pleadings. Forms and practical examples are used throughout the book as they apply to typical probate and estate issues a paralegal will face in the law firm. The book is written for all levels - students as well as practicing paralegals. Readers will enjoy this topical and easy to follow textbook and will refer to it again and again as a valuable desk reference in their daily work as a probate/estate planning paralegal. PowerPoint slides are available upon adoption. Sample slides from the full 30-slide presentation are available to view here. Email [email protected] for more information.
This is the updated California Family Law Handbook for Paralegals. It is completely updated with laws and rules; all old no longer applicable laws and rules have been removed. There are some new cases that have been added. The order of the chapters has been modified so that understanding the material presented is easier. Just like the previous editions, almost every chapter has its own subject. There is summary on the first page of each chapter that summarizes that chapter. This summarization called an "In Brief" can be used to teach from, with the teacher adding his/her own spin or war stories. The "In Brief" is also great for the student to use as a study guide to study for tests or review. There are two table of contents - one is a list of the chapters and the second table of contents is much more in depth so that finding the material that is needed for a specific assignment is easy. The index is extensive, covering many areas and cases. There are several charts throughout the book that can explain the material in a much more visual way. New this year is the workbook entitled, California Family Law Workbook 2021 Edition. It is set up to use with this book and with the California Family Law 2021 Edition book. The workbook contains educational exercises for every chapter which can include - fill in the blanks, matching, crossword puzzles, IRACS and more. This is a great teaching aid. And also new in this edition, is a chapter of legal ethics. This is an important topic that needs to be covered. The 2021 Edition of California Family Law Handbook for Paralegals is even better than the previous editions. This book has it all and covers so many family law concepts, cases and codes. For paralegal classes, this is the best book on the market and the only one to use to teach paralegals what they need to know to be successful paralegals in the family law field.
This is an up to date book that contains family law codes, cases and rules for every topic covered. It is very organized and easy to read. The detailed Table of Contents and extensive index makes researching family law topics a quick task. The numerous charts present information by topic, numerical codes and/or chronological cases in a format that is easy to see at first glance. The "In Briefs" at the beginning of every chapter summarize the material in that chapter in one page or less. Because of all of these features, this is the book to own for anyone interested in family law. And every family law firm is going to want this book in their library.
Bringing together current research from a diverse range of jurisdictions on family law, the Research Handbook on Family Justice Systems addresses the aims and boundaries of family justice systems. Delineating the common purpose of family law to achieve fairness for groups of people who live or have lived together, this Research Handbook is concerned with the rules referred to as ‘family law’, but also with the institutions comprising the operating system.
