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Work of the Family Lawyer

 Summary of Contents

PART 1 State, Federal, and Constitutional Regulation of Marital Relationships
CHAPTER 1 The Family Lawyer; Cultural Changes; and State Power to Regulate Marriage and Divorce
CHAPTER 2 Marriage Requirements
CHAPTER 3 Annulment of Marriage
CHAPTER 4 Grounds for Divorce
CHAPTER 5 Constitutionalizing Marital Relationships
CHAPTER 6 Jurisdiction


PART II


Restructuring Parent-Child Relationships at Divorce
CHAPTER 7 Child Custody and Parenting Plans
CHAPTER 8 Parenting Time and Visitation
CHAPTER 9 Modification of Child Custody/Parenting Plans and Relocation
CHAPTER 10 Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

PART III

Financial Support At Divorce
CHAPTER 11 Establishing Child Support
CHAPTER 12 Modification and Enforcement of Child Support
CHAPTER 13 Establishing Alimony
CHAPTER 14 Modification of Alimony

PART IV

Distribution of Property
CHAPTER 15 Division of Property at Divorce
CHAPTER 16 Premarital Contracts
CHAPTER 17 Cohabitation Outside of Marriage

PART V

Protection of Family Members
CHAPTER 18 Domestic Violence
CHAPTER 19 Child Abuse
CHAPTER 20 Termination of Parental Rights
CHAPTER 21 Abortion

PART VI

Creation and Recognition of “New” Family Relationships
CHAPTER 22 Parentage
CHAPTER 23 Adoption
CHAPTER 24 Alternative Reproduction

PART VII

The Changing Role of the Family Lawyer
CHAPTER 25 Mediation, Collaborative Law, Parenting Coordination, and Arbitration
CHAPTER 26 Professional Responsibility

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