Family Law: Divorce

Contents: Nonprobate assets -- Intestacy -- Wills and trusts -- Powers of attorney/medical directives -- Spousal support and equitable distribution factors -- Spousal support : methods of payment, amount, and modification -- Retirement plans

"This edition is a complete rewrite of the Divorce Trial Manual, first written over thirty years ago. It incorporates the spirit of the original but expands the scope. While written for trial advocates, the principles in this book help any divorce lawyer who is preparing a case, whether for settlement, mediation, or trial. This book is designed to be read in conjunction with "The Family Law Trial Evidence Handbook" and "100 Days Before Trial: A family Lawyer's guide to Preparation and Strategy.""-- Provided by publisher

Contents: What are special needs? -- How to recognize and handle issues of special needs in family law cases -- How special needs can affect a child in a divorce case -- Why child support guidelines and standard visitation schedules do not meet the needs of special needs children -- Legislation, case law, and parenting plans -- Model child support chart, parenting plan, and modification -- Maintenance and property distribution in special needs cases -- Roles of the parties -- Special considerations in special needs family law cases -- Estate planning for families with special needs -- Forms and samples -- Resources -- Bibliography -- Checklists