Family Law (MindTap Course List)

Product Description

In the midst of exclamatory headlines, such as “Son Sues to Divorce His Mother,” “Surrogate Mother Refuses to Turn Over Baby” and “Facebook Divorces on the Rise,” Statsky’s FAMILY LAW, 7E helps you find an accurate picture of the state of family law today and your role, as a paralegal, within it. You examine issues truly impacting family law, such as no-fault divorce, the women�s movement, and the impact of science and technology on concepts of parentage. Engaging changes, such as new mechanisms for pursuing parents not paying child support and the court’s support of unmarried fathers seeking to undo their children’s adoptions, keep you reading as you learn. In addition to presenting fundamental principles of family law and current nationwide legal practices, this edition provides state-specific assignments for applying family law in your local area. Legal analysis exercises, real forms, documents and cases further prepare you to work with the actual tools and processes family law professionals use today.

Review

“Statsky’s text covers relevant issues pertaining to Family Law. His text gives an in depth analysis of case law that pertains to the subject matter, unlimited assignments that enhance student resonating, and critical thinking skills. I appreciate his thoroughness and clarity.”

“Statsky has become synonymous with paralegal education. He explains Family Law in a way that engages paralegal students.”

About the Author

William Statsky has been is a member of the ethics committee and the advisory council for the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and a member of the Certifying Board of the National Association of Legal Assistants. He has taught at Columbia Law School, UCLA School of Law, Antioch School of Law and Thomas Edison State College and is the author of numerous groundbreaking legal textbooks for paralegals. He was a member of the transition team for then-President-Elect Ronald Reagan. Mr. Statsky holds a master of law degree (LL.M.) in urban affairs as well as a juris doctorate degree (J.D.).