<p>Unique New York-specific family law text for paralegals. Written by a family law judge and paralegal instructor, it is up-to-date and practical. It provides coverage of substantive law with an emphasis on the paralegal's role. New York law is explained and procedure is discussed. Includes forms, practice tips, and assignments for illustration and practice.</p>

New York Family Law for Legal Assistants

Schechter, Sara P.

Business & Money

Thomson/Delmar Learning

<p>The only legal guide to focus specifically on family law in the State of New York, this one-of-a-kind resource covers both matrimonial law--including 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. Drawing on 25 years' experience as a New York Family Court judge, author Sara P. Schechter provides a detailed overview of state-specific procedures, substantive law, and terminology, as well as relevant federal legislation and family law issues of national importance. This proven book combines in-depth content with an engaging, reader-friendly style and abundant features to support learning. Examples include Basics Boxes introducing varieties of family law litigation, Practice Tips to help you apply what you learn, cases and examples to illustrate the real-world relevance of key concepts, and current New York legal forms. Now thoroughly revised and updated to reflect current law and legal issues in the state--including key developments in same-sex marriage legislation, child support law, no-fault divorce law, and child protective laws--NEW YORK FAMILY LAW, Third Edition, is an ideal resource to prepare you for success in the exciting field of family law.</p>

New York Family Law

Law Practice

Cengage Learning'

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

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New York Family Law for Legal Assistants

New York Family Law

New York Family Law