The most practical -- and legal -- companion through divorce ever published. Like most people who are going through a separation or divorce, you're probably wondering "What's next?" at every turn. So turn to Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce for clear answers that can help make your divorce as simple and inexpensive as humanly possible. With compassion and understanding, Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce will help you understand the divorce process, work with mediators or lawyers, avoid expensive and painful court battles, figure out alimony, establish child custody and visitation, determine child support, divide money and property fairly, draft a marital settlement agreement, deal with divorce emergencies, address post-divorce issues, find helpful resources and much more. On every page, this book stresses the importance of minimizing conflict, explains complex legal problems concisely, and provides advice on how to protect your interests. Plus, easy-to-use charts make it easy to find the divorce laws of your state. Plenty of books out there claim to cover divorce thoroughly, but only Nolo has the reputation of consistently delivering clear legal expertise and invaluable insights. Trust Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce to help you through every step.

Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce

Parenting & Relationships

Doskow Attorney, Emily

Family Relationships

Nolo

Make a difference in the life of a child -- become a legal guardian! Thousands of children in California need legal guardians because their parents have died, abandoned them or are otherwise unable to care for them. The Guardianship Book for California provides everything you need to obtain a legal guardianship without a lawyer. Get the tools you need to decide whether to obtain a legal guardianship, find out if you are eligible to enroll a minor in school and make medical decisions without becoming a legal guardian, use alternate forms if a legal guardianship is not practical, obtain a guardianship for finances or for personal and physical care of a minor -- or both, prepare, file and have guardianship papers served, appear before a judge, obtain a temporary guardianship in an urgent situation, end a guardianship, deal with institutions and agencies -- with or without a guardianship -- such as schools, medical facilities, insurance companies, public assistance agencies and more. The 6th edition is completely updated with the latest laws, and includes all the necessary forms and instructions for becoming a legal guardian in California.

Guardianship Book for California: How to Become a Child's Legal Guardian

Brown Attorney, David

Divorce, complicated spelling, tricky pronunciation, personal preference -- there are several reasons why you may want to change your name. And though the rules have changed recently, it's still a relatively straightforward procedure. How to Change Your Name in California provides step-by-step instructions and all the forms you need to: 
<li>choose a name and make it your own 
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<li>change back to your former name after divorce 
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<li>change your child's name 
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<li>get a new or amended birth certificate for you or your child 
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<li>get a new driver license, Social Security card and passport 
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<li>get a court to recognize a change of gender The 12th edition reflects the latest rules and regulations stemming from the Patriot Act and the rise of identity theft, and provides the latest forms as tear-outs. List of Forms Ex Parte Application for Restoration of Former Name After Entry of Judgment and Order Petition for Change of Name Attachment to Petition for Change of Name Order to Show Cause for Change of Name Decree Changing Name Civil Case Cover Sheet Supplemental Attachment to Petition for Change of Name (Declaration of Guardian) Decree Changing Name of Minor (by Guardian) Petition for Change of Name and Gender Order to Show Cause for Change of Name and Gender Decree Changing Name and Gender Medical Information Authorization Information Sheet on Waiver of Court Fees and Costs Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs Attachment Order on Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs Proof of Service of Order to Show Cause Missing Parent Search Log Declaration Declaration of Physician Documenting Change of Gender Through Surgical Treatment Petition for Change of Gender and Issuance of New Birth Certificate Notice of Hearing on Petition for Change of Gender and Issuance of New Birth Certificate Order for Change of Gender and Issuance of New Birth Certificate 
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How to Change Your Name in California

Sedano Attorney, Lisa

Law Practice

Make a difference in the life of a child-- become a legal guardian! Thousands of children in California need legal guardians because their parents have died, abandoned them or are otherwise unable to care for them. The Guardianship Book for California provides everything you need to obtain a legal guardianship without a lawyer. Get the tools you need to: 
<li>decide whether to obtain a legal guardianship 
</li>
<li>find out if you are eligible to enroll a minor in school and make medical decisions without becoming a legal guardian 
</li>
<li>use alternate forms if a legal guardianship is not practical 
</li>
<li>obtain a guardianship for finances or for personal and physical care of a minor, or both 
</li>
<li>prepare, file and have guardianship papers served 
</li>
<li>appear before a judge 
</li>
<li>obtain a temporary guardianship in an urgent situation 
</li>
<li>deal with institutions and agencies -- with or without a guardianship -- schools, medical facilities, insurance companies, public assistance agencies and more 
</li>
<li>end a guardianship The 7th edition is completely updated with the latest laws, and includes all the necessary forms and instructions for becoming a legal guardian in California.</li>

The Guardianship Book for California: How to Become a Child's Legal Guardian

The ultimate guide to the past, present, and future of same-sex relationship laws in the U.S. Same-sex relationships are treated differently under each state's laws, and nearly a quarter of the U.S. population lives in a state with some form of legal recognition for same-sex couples. More than 85,000 same-sex couples have entered a legal relationship since 1997. Making It Legal is the only book that offers a comprehensive review of all the issues that influence the decision to marry, breaks down the complex and ever-changing rules of same-sex relationship laws, and provides practical guidance on one of the most important decisions a couple can make. Following a brief history of the same-sex marriage movement and a survey of the current legal landscape, Making It Legal discusses the important factors involved in the personal decision to marry along with the issues that every married couple may face: 
<li>Is a pre-nup advisable? What does it involve? 
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<li>What happens when you want to file your taxes? 
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<li>When is a will or a living trust needed? 
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<li>What are the special needs of same-sex couples with kids? 
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<li>When should you turn to professionals for help during disagreements? 
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<li>How do you work with step-parents, past partners, and the blended family? Nationally-recognized same-sex relationship law expert Attorney Frederick Hertz and Attorney Emily Doskow have written the ultimate guide to the ultimate decision -- whether to enter into a marriage or other legal relationship with your same-sex partner.</li>

Making it Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnership & Civil Unions

Hertz Attorney, Frederick

Protect your rights -- protect your relationship! Now more than ever, it's important that you take the proper legal steps to define and protect your relationship in the eyes of the law. If you don't, you run the risk of being shut out of each other's lives -- and the lives of children you co-parent -- in times of medical, financial or personal crisis. This practical, plain-English guide shows lesbian and gay couples how to: 
<li>make practical decisions about living together 
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<li>obtain domestic partner benefits 
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<li>make medical decisions for each other when needed 
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<li>take care of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated 
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<li>leave property to each other 
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<li>have and raise children through adoption, donor insemination, surrogacy or foster parenting The 15th edition is updated with a discussion of the laws of each state offering either marriage or marriage-equivalent status, covers all the new state laws in recent months, and discusses the pros and cons of entering into a marriage or like relationship. It also includes a CD-ROM that helps living-together contracts, powers of attorney, wills and more.</li>

A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples

Politics & Social Sciences

Clifford, Attorney Denis

Social Sciences

The most practical -- and legal -- companion through divorce ever published. Like most people who are going through a separation or divorce, you're probably wondering "What's next?" at every turn. Turn to Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce for clear answers that can help make your divorce simpler and reduce your expenses. You'll even learn how to successfully divorce with minimal help from an attorney. With compassion and understanding, Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce will explain what you should expect <li>understand the divorce process 
</li>
<li>work with mediators or lawyers 
</li>
<li>avoid expensive and painful court battles 
</li>
<li>figure out alimony 
</li>
<li>establish child custody and visitation 
</li>
<li>determine child support 
</li>
<li>divide money and property fairly 
</li>
<li>draft a marital settlement agreement 
</li>
<li>deal with divorce emergencies 
</li>
<li>address post-divorce issues, and 
</li>
<li>negotiate and settle spousal support On every page, this book stresses the importance of minimizing conflict, explains complex legal problems concisely, and provides advice on how to protect your interests. Plus, easy-to-use charts make it simple to find the divorce laws in your state. While plenty of books out there claim to cover divorce thoroughly, only Nolo consistently delivers clear legal expertise and invaluable insights. Trust Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce to help you through every step. The updated 3rd edition includes new information on bankruptcy and foreclosure, and explains how both can affect divorce. While plenty of books out there claim to cover divorce thoroughly, only Nolo consistently delivers clear legal expertise and invaluable insights. Trust Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce, to help you through every step. Are you a California resident? Check out How to Do Your Own Divorce in California.
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Custody and Support: Get the Answers You Need When you’re getting divorced, you can make a tough time easier for your children (and yourself) if you work with the other parent to draw up a custody plan and agree on child support. If you can’t work out custody and support, you’ll have to head to court and ask a judge to step in. Either way, Nolo’s Essential Guide to Child Custody &amp; Support can help. You’ll learn: 
<li> how negotiation and mediation can keep costs down, ease the transition for kids, and improve future dealings with your ex 
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<li> where to find your state’s child support guidelines 
</li>
<li> how judges make custody decisions 
</li>
<li> how to enforce and change custody and support orders 
</li>
<li> how court trials work 
</li>
<li> what military families need to know 
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<li> when you need a lawyer and how to work with one You’ll also find specifics about each state’s laws, including what factors courts consider when they rule on custody arrangements, what happens when one parent wants to move away with the children, and how you can change custody or support orders.</li>

Nolo’s Essential Guide to Child Custody and Support

Parenting

Marriage equality is here to stay: Understand the benefits and complications Full legal marriage is now available in all U.S. states. But there are still many questions that same-sex couples should discuss before walking down the aisle. Learn about: <ul>
<li> adoption and legal parentage rules </li>
<li> your state’s laws about same-sex domestic partnerships and civil unions </li>
<li> whether your registration will be recognized if you move to another state </li>
<li> the federal tax implications of getting married or registered </li>
<li> how marriage will affect your family if you have children, and </li>
<li> responsibility for your partner’s debts if you’re married. </li>
</ul>

Making It Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships & Civil Unions

Marriage equality is here to stay: Understand the benefits and complications Full legal marriage is now available in all U.S. states. But there are still many questions that same-sex couples should discuss before walking down the aisle. Learn how marriage will affect: <ul>
<li>your family if you have children </li>
<li>your taxes, and </li>
<li>your responsibility for your partner’s debts. 
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</ul>
Making It Legal also covers state laws on same-sex domestic partnerships and civil unions, and explains whether your registration will be recognized if you move to another state.

Self-Help

Relationships

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Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce

Guardianship Book for California: How to Become a Child's Legal Guardian

How to Change Your Name in California

The Guardianship Book for California: How to Become a Child's Legal Guardian

Making it Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnership & Civil Unions

A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples

Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce

Nolo’s Essential Guide to Child Custody and Support

Making It Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships & Civil Unions

Making It Legal: A Guide to Same-Sex Marriage, Domestic Partnerships & Civil Unions