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Nolo's essential guide to child custody & support / attorney Emily Doskow.

Summary:

Offers guidance to couples with children who are separating, describing the different types of custody options, what factors are considered in custody decisions, how child support is calculated, and how to hire and work with a lawyer.

Record details

ISBN: 9781413324341
ISBN: 1413324347
Physical Description: 378 pages ; 23 cm
Edition: 4th edition.
Publisher: Berkeley, Calif. : Nolo, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Basics of divorce -- Basics of child custody -- Basics of child support -- When you decide to divorce: the first month -- Avoiding a custody or support trial : alternatives to court -- Dealing with the court: paperwork and court hearings -- Going to trial -- Custody orders: living with, enforcing, and changing them -- Child support orders: living with, enforcing, and changing them -- Worst case scenarios: kidnapping, abuse and interference with custody -- Custody and support in military families -- The law: how to work with a lawyer and do your own legal research -- Appendix.