Oliphant and Ver Steegh (both William Mitchell College of Law) present a student-friendly casebook reflecting the rich historical and cultural context of family law, and its potential to provide a personally fulfilling and intellectually stimulating career path for lawyers and those in related fields. Thirty-two chapters are arranged into sections on what "marriage" is the history of family law, marriage and its barriers, annulment, cohabitation outside of marriage the various consequences of divorce, and other family law practice issues. Each chapter begins with an introductory overview of the topics presented, followed by logically and sequentially ordered cases. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Work of the Family Lawyer

Oliphant, Robert E.

Ver Steegh, Nancy

Law Practice

Aspen Law & Business

A clear and comprehensive organization makes Examples &amp; Explanations: Family Law the perfect ancillary source for any family law course. This cutting-edge and topically significant supplement is now fully updated in its Second Edition. Utilizing the trusted Examples &amp; Explanations methodology, this text challenges students to assimilate a vast array of material in a problem-based, forward thinking manner. 
 This edition retains the great features that made it a dependable source for students in its First Edition: <ul>
<li> offers clear organization and comprehensive coverage of material </li> <li> includes topics such as alternative dispute resolution, domestic violence, and professional responsibility </li> <li> breaks family law into distinct, digestible topics, unlike other books of its nature </li> <li> distinguishes maintenance from property division and custody from modification of custody </li> <li> challenges students with cutting edge issues, as authors integrate firsthand accounts of material with progressive practitioners to discern new trends in family law and family law practice </li> </ul>
The Second Edition also includes an abundance of updated &amp; timely information, including: <ul>
<li> discussion of innovative new procedures and professional roles, including: <ul>
<li> parenting coordinators </li> <li> neutral experts </li> <li> collaborative law practice </li> </ul>
</li> <li> additional emphasis on same-sex marriage, cohabitation, child support, paternity, and alternative dispute resolution </li> <li> almost entirely new examples and explanations, most of which are based on actual reported cases </li> <li> additional focus on abortion and other constitutional issues </li> </ul>
 An author website to support classroom instruction using this title is available at <a> http://www.aspenlawschool.com/familye&amp;e</a>

Family Law: Examples & Explanations

Administrative Law

Ideal for both classroom and clinical settings, Work of the Family Lawyer, Second Edition, offers succinct coverage in an accessible format that encourages the development of skills used in practice. Work of the Family Lawyer takes a focused approach that includes: <ul>
<li> concise and accessible introductions </li> <li> tightly edited cases </li> <li> student-friendly problems and questions that promote in-class learning </li> <li> a flexible organization, based on issues commonly confronting a family law practitioner, that can easily adapt to a variety of teaching approaches </li> <li> a consistent and sensible chapter structure: <ul>
<li> a brief introduction </li> <li> case orientation </li> <li> carefully edited and focused cases </li> <li> discussion questions </li> <li> summary of context and principles </li> <li> review problems </li> </ul>
</li> <li> mediation and professional responsibility coverage that illuminates the lawyer’s role as a problem solver and counselor </li> <li> a detailed Teacher’s Manual that discusses and explains cases, questions, and problems, and which also provides Sample Syllabi </li> <li> Author website: <a> www.aspenlawschool.com/oliphant_versteegh2</a> that offers: <ul>
<li> PowerPoint slides </li> <li> Quizzes </li> <li> Updates and supplemental material </li> </ul>
</li> </ul>
 What’s new in the thoughtful revision of the Second Edition: <ul>
<li> major U.S. Supreme Court decisions and recent state decisions including: <ul>
<li> Goodridge v. Department Of Public Health </li> <li> Lofton v. Secretary of Dept. of Children and Family Services </li> <li> Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzales </li> <li> Whorton v. Dillingham III </li> <li> Nicholson v. Scoppetta </li> <li> Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey </li> <li> Stenberg v. Carhart </li> <li> Bartsch v. Bartsch </li> <li> In Re Marriage of Hansen </li> <li> Roe v. Wade </li> </ul>
</li> <li> new chapters on marriage requirements and grounds for divorce and the issues and law surrounding abortion </li> <li> discussion of non-adversarial forms of practice, such as mediation and collaborative law, reflecting its increased use </li> <li> a survey of the new roles of the family law professional </li> <li> a more streamlined organization—26 chapters, down from 32 </li> <li> hypothetical problems that relate chapter topics to a variety of family structures </li> <li> the addition of interdisciplinary material from the social sciences </li> </ul>
 Honed to a fine point, this family law casebook is the perfect teaching tool—adapting to your students’ needs and to your preferences as you create your syllabus.

Family Law

Employing the trusted Examples &amp; Explanations format, Examples &amp; Explanations: Family Law, Third Edition, offers a cutting-edge study aid that will be an asset to any family law class. Fully updated, the new edition continues to identify and explore new trends in family law practice. Among the strengths of this comprehensive study aid: The clear organization and in-depth treatment of discrete topics make it easy for students to understand the nuances of family law. It includes central topics such as alternative dispute resolution, domestic violence, alternative reproduction, premarital agreements, and professional responsibility Forward looking authors who routinely interview practitioners to discern new trends in family law and family law practice. New to the Third Edition: The alternative dispute resolution coverage has been expanded to include collaborative law and parenting coordination as well as mediation and arbitration. The implications for same-sex relationships are discussed in relevant sections throughout the book. The coverage of marriage has been substantially updated. The treatment of parentage issues has been expanded.

Paperback. Pub Date :2013-01-31 Pages: 816 Language: English Publisher: Aspen Publishers A favorite among successful students. and often recommended by professors. the unique Examples &amp; Explanations series gives you extremely clear introductions to concepts followed by realistic examples that mirror those presented in the classroom throughout the semester. Use at the beginning and midway through the semester to deepen your understanding through clear explanations. corresponding hypothetical fact patterns. and analysis. Then use to study for finals by reviewing the hypotheticals as well as the structure and reasoning behind the accompanying analysis. Designed to complement your casebook. the trusted Examples &amp; Explanations titles get right to the point in a conversational. often humorous style that helps you learn the material each step of the way and prepare for the exam at ...

Family Law (Examples & Explanations)

More concise and practice-focused than traditional casebooks, Work of the Family Lawyer, 4E integrates the study of fundamental family law principles with analysis of the policy challenges and practical problems faced by today s family lawyers. The Reflective Questions, which follow narrative sections of the book, help to stimulate analysis and spark classroom discussion, and the flexible design makes the book an effective learning tool for traditional classrooms, simulated courses, and in clinical settings.
Features:
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<li> Reflective Questions follow narrative sections of the book to stimulate analysis and spark classroom discussion.</li>
<li>Reduced number of chapters with deleted material merged into existing chapters.</li>
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Work of the Family Lawyer (Aspen Casebook Series)

Legal Education

Wolters Kluwer/Law & Business

A favorite classroom prep tool of successful students that is often recommended by professors, the Examples &amp; Explanations (E&amp;E) series provides an alternative perspective to help you understand your casebook and in-class lectures. Each E&amp;E offers hypothetical questions complemented by detailed explanations that allow you to test your knowledge of the topics in your courses and compare your own analysis. Here's why you need an E&amp;E to help you study throughout the semester: <ul>
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Clear explanations of each class topic, in a conversational, funny style.</li> <li>
Features hypotheticals similar to those presented in class, with corresponding analysis so you can use them during the semester to test your understanding, and again at exam time to help you review.</li> <li>
It offers coverage that works with ALL the major casebooks, and suits any class on a given topic.</li> </ul>
The Examples &amp; Explanations series has been ranked the most popular study aid among law students because it is equally as helpful from the first day of class through the final exam.

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Examples & Explanations for Family Law (Examples & Explanations Series)

Tang, Stephanie L.

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