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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated family code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2015 Edition. c2016.
"The Texas Annotated Family Code contains the complete Family Code in an easy-to-read, portable book with on-point, relevant annotations." — publisher
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This is a featured Texas title Texas family law practice and procedure
Latest received: Automatic updates. M. Bender. Second edition. 1997-.
This multivolume set provides comprehensive family law coverage including procedural explanations, drafting guides and forms, and citations to statutes/case law.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas family law practice manual
State Bar of Texas. 2022.
The 2022 revision of this highly respected publication by the State Bar of Texas is now available as an eBook through the Lexis Digital Library! This manual contains over 750 family law forms, and the practice notes provide a general introduction into the most common types of family law actions including divorce, custody, child support, parental rights termination and adoption.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas litigation guide
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This comprehensive set explains the law and procedure in a given area and then provides drafting guides to prepare the forms. The set is divided into 10 different units: Pretrial Practice, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Pleadings in Business Entity Litigation, Pleadings in Commercial Litigation, Pleadings in Real Estate Litigation, Pleadings in Personal Injury Litigation, Family Code Litigation, Probate Code Litigation, and Administrative Proceedings. (Due to publisher restrictions, this title may only be checked out from home by government employees. Members of the public must visit the library in person to view this title electronically or in print.)
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This is a featured Texas title Texas transaction guide, legal forms
Latest received: Automatic updates. By Kendrick, Herbert S. M. Bender. 1972-.
"From business and commercial dealings to personal and real estate transactions, Texas Transaction Guide: Legal Forms contains all the information you need to successfully represent your client through any transactional process. Depend on step-by-step guidance, practice notes, research guides, legal backgrounds, practice guides and insightful commentary in your transaction law practice." - publisher's description
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By Herman, Gregg. American Bar Association. 4;2019-06. 2019.
Learn the tips and techniques that leading family lawyers have developed to help make their legal practice more effective. This popular compendium takes this practice-tested knowledge and distills it into an array of concise tips focused on family law. This information-packed guide is organized in 15 categories, including custody, fees, taxes, discovery, valuation, premarital agreements, settlement, trial tactics, and post-divorce issues.
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By Katz, Sanford N. West Academic Publishing. First edition. c2012.
"With the number of people waiting to adopt children, the need for a comprehensive yet succinct explanation of adoption laws and practices is met by Adoption Laws in a Nutshell. The book is an excellent resource for the legal and social work professions, providing an analysis of the latest developments regarding agency responsibilities toward adoptive parents and children, the consents necessary to complete an adoption, the father’s rights, the new assisted reproductive technology, and adoption, including surrogacy, standards for placement, open adoption, access to adoption records, inheritance rights of all the parties and intercountry adoption." - publisher's description
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By Zemmelman, Mimi Lyster. Nolo. Tenth edition. 2022.
Nolo's guide to creating a co-parenting agreement provides information, worksheets, and a fill-in-the-blank parenting agreement to assist divorcing couples in making a fair and lasting child custody agreement. The mediation-based strategies contained in this book will help minimize conflict in resolving issues such as health care, education, and living arrangements.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Morgan, Laura W. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. [Second edition]. [2017?]-.
"Child Support Guidelines, Second Edition is the only comprehensive guidebook for determining child support awards that takes practitioners step-by-step through the interpretation and application of the guidelines and their worksheets in both the normal and exceptional child support case. This unique publication thoroughly covers each state's version of one of the three basic models for determining child support: the percentage of income model, the income shares model, and the Melson formula." -publisher's description
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By Fahnert, Marie. American Bar Association. 1;1. 2015.
This clearly written guide provides family law practitioners with the practical knowledge and tools they need to analyze the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA).
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By Abrams, Douglas E. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2021.
"This Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' casebook—Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. Also treated for comparative purposes are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas." - publisher's description
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By Bourdeau, Nicholas. James Pub. 2020.
Written by a certified public accountant, this manual is intended to guide non-experts through the process of calculating the amount of a parent’s income available for child support payments. Each chapter walks the reader through examining and analyzing financial documents related to different kinds of income, such as wages, dividends, rental income, and capital gains.
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By Guillen, Lina. Nolo. Fourteenth edition. 2023.
"Make savvy, informed financial decisions during divorce. Learn about dividing debts, setting alimony, negotiating a fair settlement, and more. With Divorce & Money, you'll find out how to: -avoid tax problems -handle alimony and child support -reduce risks to your investments" - publisher's description
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By Wheeler, Jennifer. American Bar Association. ;2020-01. 2020.
This book is intended to assist both mental health professionals and attorneys in working together on family law cases to improve their understanding of each other's respective roles. The purpose of Part I is to provide some definition and clarification about the roles of mental health professionals in family law settings and to identify how those roles are used by attorneys in litigating their cases. The purpose of Part II is to offer some insight and understanding about the underlying "rules" for conducting a parenting evaluation. The purpose of Part III is to help family law attorneys better understand the goals of the PE at each step of the process. In Part IV, we explore some of the "consulting" roles that a mental health professional might perform to assist family law attorneys.
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2022.
This book comprehensively surveys the traditional landscape of family law as well as important new legislation and case law relating to domestic partnerships, same-sex marriage, parentage, adoption, child custody and support.
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By Wadlington, Walter. Third edition. 2012.
This book continues the approach of the previous editions, offering a conceptual approach to the legal issues implicit in family law.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. Aspen Law & Business. [c2001]-.
"Family Law Update covers all the current issues and relevant opinions pertaining to Family Law. It brings the most salient information to your fingertips. It is fully comprehensive and concrete, with its broad coverage and multiple sources." -publisher's description
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By Simon, Robert A. American Bar Association. 2;2020-09. 2020.
This comprehensive book addresses the increasingly important role of forensic psychologists in consulting and in expert witness testimony in child custody litigation. Authors Robert A. Simon and Philip M. Stahl, forensic psychology consultants with more than 60 years of combined experience, provide practical advice on understanding the critical psychological dynamics frequently encountered in child custody cases as well as guidance for how to effectively use your own forensic consultant and testifying expert in litigation. Using case examples where critical issues such as the developmental need of children, relocation, domestic violence, and the alienated child are involved, the authors explain a logical process to critique the evaluation reports of others and help you analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your case. Among the topics covered are: Forensic vs. clinical approach in child custody evaluations A method for critiquing the work of the neutral court-appointed custody evaluat…
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By Morley, Jeremy D. American Bar Association. 2;2016-12. 2016.
Handling Hague abduction cases is challenging and fulfilling. Although Hague cases are tried very quickly, they still require an intimate knowledge of the Convention and of the voluminous case law that has developed around it. Hague cases also require a complete understanding of international child custody law in general and in particular, for U.S. practitioners, of the relationship between The Hague Convention and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction & Enforcement Act. The Convention operates in the U.S. in ways that differ from those in other Hague countries. This is because of the federal legislation that implements the treaty, the concurrence of federal and state jurisdiction, the lack of a specialized group of judges who handle cases under the Convention, the uniform state legislation on child custody jurisdiction, and a host of other factors. When children are the subject of international family law disputes, the challenges are often great and emotions generally run high. Simpl…
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By Morley, Jeremy D. American Bar Association. Third edition. 2021.
Every family lawyer should understand the workings of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. This updated third edition of The Hague Abduction Convention explains for family lawyers how this critical treaty works in the United States, both in theory and in practice. The renowned author, Jeremy D. Morley, has enormous experience counseling clients and fellow practitioners as to international family law matters globally, as well as lecturing on international child custody law to audiences around the world. Because family law is becoming increasingly internationalized with globalization, international relationships are common and international travel is growing. Family lawyers and judges may not be fully aware of the law and the voluminous case law that has developed around the Hague Convention. It operates in the United States in ways that are significantly different than in other Hague countries due to federal legislation that implements the treaty…
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By Wheeler, Charles. American Immigration Lawyers Association. Seventh edition. 2023.
This resource acts as a guide to the family-sponsored immigration application process for attorneys. It provides a thorough explanation of the DOS and handling of family-based visa petitions, immigrant applications, and more.
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By Nolo (Firm). Nolo. Twelfth edition. 2023.
This e-book from Nolo Press offers a variety of downloadable, editable legal forms for everyday situations such as borrowing & lending money, delegating authority to care for children or pets, buying & selling property, handling personal finances, and many more common situations.
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By Clark, Homer Harrison. West Academic. Third edition. 2021.
The 3rd edition of this one-volume treatise looks at both the history and current state of the law of domestic relations in this country, with chapters examining legal changes to marriage, contraception and abortion, divorce procedures, child custody, and termination of parental rights.
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By Doskow, Emily. Nolo. Second edition. 2014.
This book provides an overview of laws that affect families including: custody, adoption, care for the elderly, marriage, divorce, estate planning, and more.
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By Hertz, Frederick. Nolo. 20th edition. 2020.
"Take the proper legal steps to define and protect your relationship in the eyes of the law using the practical and legal information in this book. Even though the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, many questions remain for those same-sex couples who choose to remain unmarried and/or are registered in a civil union or domestic partnership. And parenting rights for same-sex couples still vary depending on the couple's relationship status and state laws. You'll learn about these important subjects and many more, including: domestic partner benefits; establishing parental rights, including through a second parent adoption, a stepparent adoption, a court judgement of parentage, and/or a contractual agreement; buying property together; and providing for each other upon death." - publisher description
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By Joshi, Ashish S. American Bar Association. ;2021-03. 2021.
Litigating Parental Alienation provides an in-depth examination of evaluating a case of parental alienation and practical guidance for handling a case in court. An overwhelming number of American family courts have acknowledged that parental alienation exists, although there is significant variance in how the courts have defined it and how they deal with it. As these cases involve not just family law practitioners, this book offers science, case law, and practice pointers for Guardians ad Litem, family court judges, referees, minors' counsel, and custody evaluators. The first chapter provides both a brief history and overview of the controversies surrounding the phenomenon of parental alienation, providing a starting point for a fundamental understanding of the concept. Author Ashish Joshi distills his experience of litigating parental alienation cases before family courts all over America and internationally. He discusses not just the concepts but also offers "hands on" practice poin…
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Latest received: 2023 Edition. By Shewmaker, Patricia D. Matthew Bender. 2018-.
The authors, Patricia and Steven Shewmaker, both served in the military before going on to earn their law degrees and fully understand the unique issues that confront military families.
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Nolo. Eleventh edition. 2020.
"Turn to Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law for answers to everyday legal questions that come up in all aspects of life. Easily locate concise explanations about legal issues including: - credit, debt, and bankruptcy - divorce, child custody, and visitation - wills, living trusts, and estate planning" -- from the publisher
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By Doskow, Emily. Nolo. 2023 edition. 2023.
This title provides an overview of common legal issues that arise when setting and adjusting child custody and child support agreements.
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By Doskow, Emily. Nolo. Tenth edition. 2024.
Information and guidance about the divorce process and steps of working with lawyers or mediators.
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By Hynan, Daniel J. American Bar Association. ;2018-05. 2018.
Providing expert assistance for developing effective, high-quality parenting plans, this book covers a broad range of information that serves as both essential reference material and a hands-on toolbox for family lawyers and related professionals. Author Daniel J. Hynan, Ph.D., ABAP, considers everything from ongoing controversies to empirical research to practical yet crucial considerations in the day-to-day lives of families. Accessible to professionals with all levels of experience in the area, this book integrates practical considerations about parenting plans with scientifically based and professional information. It begins by describing many of the controversies in the parenting plan arena, then provides a description of the foundation for building a good parenting plan. Parenting Plans: Meeting the Challenges with Facts and Analysis provides important information to assist in creating age- and situation-appropriate plans. Topics include: An overview of scientific, factual in…
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By Guggenheim, Martin. American Bar Association. 1;2016-06. 2016.
Representing Parents in Child Welfare Cases is a guide for attorneys representing parents accused of parental unfitness due to abuse or neglect. Leading experts provide insights into every step of the legal process, from the initial interview with the parent(s), through court hearings, to issues attendant to the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry System. Parents' attorney's must be prepared to navigate the obstacles created by the emotional nature of this work. Representing parents can be a lonely job, and natural biases against an accused parent can create additional obstacles from judicial officers, opposing counsel, social workers and service providers who are typically charged with assisting the reunification process. On the other side, competent legal representation often is the sole consistent support a parent has when he or she is pulled the child welfare system.This book offers practical, hands-on tips for attorneys at each stage of the process.
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By Stone, Carrie. First edition. 2013.
Grasp the latest legal information for gay and lesbian couplesSame-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.Same Sex Legal Kit For Dummies is a practical, plain-English guide to the legal information and guidance lesbian and gay couples need—from making practical decisions about living together and obtaining domestic partner benefits, to making medical decisions, taking care of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated, leaving property to each other, having and raising children, and much more.Discusses power of attorney, health directives, and real estate and personal property ownershipCovers considerations for bank accounts, investments, and estate planningThe book's accompanying...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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This is a featured Texas title Child protective services handbook
By Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Latest received: Automatic updates.
This handbook, authored by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, outlines the roles and duties of Child Protective Services (CPS).
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This is a featured Texas title Parent resource guide
Texas Supreme Court Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth & Families. 2020.
The Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families created this handbook to help parents understand the Texas child welfare system, their role and responsibilities when involved in a Child Protective Services case, and the roles and responsibilities of others.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas child welfare law bench book : A practitioners guide
National Association of Counsel for Children. 2022.
"This revised edition of the Texas Child Welfare Law Bench Book (Bench Book) includes additions of and revisions to important topics such as Required Participation and Dual Status Youth. Based on feedback regarding usability, the 2022 edition is also organized into the following sections: Statutory, Legal Essentials, Federal, Health, Well-being, Safety, System Issues, and Family Connections"
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This is a featured Texas title Texas practice guide for child protective services attorneys
By Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. 2018.
"The Texas Practice Guide for Child Protective Services Attorneys was launched in 2009 as a measure of support for the County and District Attorneys and Regional Attorneys who represent Child Protective Services across Texas. With many updates since that time, the Practice Guide is an ongoing effort to condense the expanding universe of information child protection attorneys need to do this important work." -Introduction
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This is a featured Texas title Tool kit for attorneys representing the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services in child welfare cases
By Texas Children's Commission. Texas Children's Commission. 2022.
"This Tool Kit is designed to benefit prosecutors of all levels of experience by providing concise compilations of hearing checklists, relevant state and federal statutes, and Practice Tips. The Commission hopes this Tool Kit will help promote best practices for prosecutors representing the Department of Family and Protective Services across the state." - page 2
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By Cushman, Travis A. American Bar Association. 1;2017-03. 2017.
Children deserve our love, support and most of all our protection. Child Abuse and Neglect Cases: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the System is roadmap for anyone that wants to help keep children safe. This guide suggests practice standards to help judges, parents' attorneys, children's attorneys, CFS workers, GALs and family members ask the questions that need to be asked in every case. The author of the book, Travis Cushman indicates that if the strategies outlined in the book are followed, it should reduce the chance of costly formal litigation. This book includes informative checklists such as: Receiving an Initial Report of possible Abuse or Neglect Danger Assessments – To Remove or Not to Remove Family Functioning Assessment TIA vs. TLC – Advantages and Disadvantages Drafting an Affidavit in Support of a Court Petition Show Cause Hearing Mediation Topics covered in the book include: What is the "System" Terms and Definitions The Need for a Balanced and Neutral …
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By Clawar, Stanley S. American Bar Association. 2;2. 2014.
In the first edition of Children Held Hostage, Stanley Clawar and Brynne Rivlin used their groundbreaking study of 700 families to demonstrate that children could and were being used by parents in the divorce battle. Their research showed how negative actions by parents toward their children would show up in court proceedings where children testify or are questioned by mental health professionals. Now completely updated and greatly expanded, the research underpinning the material in this book now focuses on research involving over 1,000 families. The major issue in confronting this problem of programmed and brainwashed children has been identification of a child alienated by one parent against the other; proving it in court; and then finding a solution that not only works, but that a court will buy into. The updated edition of Children Held Hostage explains these issues in detail, with practice-focused explanations on every step in the process. Among the many new information and findin…
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By Clark, Homer Harrison. West Academic. Third edition. 2021.
The 3rd edition of this one-volume treatise looks at both the history and current state of the law of domestic relations in this country, with chapters examining legal changes to marriage, contraception and abortion, divorce procedures, child custody, and termination of parental rights.
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By Hanks, James C. American Bar Association. 1;2016-2. 2016.
One measure of the scope of a problem is the attention it attracts from society in general and from the government in particular. There are support groups, programs, websites, and campaigns on Facebook, all focused on the problem of bullying. The news media regularly reports on incidents of bullying. Sometimes the consequences of bullying are tragic. Rebecca Sedwick, a twelve-year-old girl, tragically ended her life by jumping from a cement silo as a result of more than a year and a half of bullying by her fellow classmates, both at school and online. Another twelve-year- old, Hailee Lamberth, shot herself after being bullied daily, including name calling and several comments made by bullies such as "Drink Bleach and Die." Schools have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for students and protect their students from harassment and bullying in the school environment. Since public education remains a responsibility of the states and their units of local government, the primary …
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By Hudson, David L. Greenwood. Third edition. [2015].
A book that covers the legal rights of young adults in all aspects of their daily lives such as at home, at school and on the job. The third edition includes information on emerging topics such as cyber-bulling and sexting as well as recent changes to laws on privacy and LGBTQ rights.
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This is a featured Texas title The educator's guide to Texas school law
By Walsh, Jim. University of Texas Press. Eighth edition. 2014.
Now thoroughly updated and streamlined throughout, here is the standard legal resource for Texas educators, which has sold more than 85,000 copies.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated family code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2015 Edition. c2016.
"The Texas Annotated Family Code contains the complete Family Code in an easy-to-read, portable book with on-point, relevant annotations." — publisher
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This is a featured Texas title Texas family law practice and procedure
Latest received: Automatic updates. M. Bender. Second edition. 1997-.
This multivolume set provides comprehensive family law coverage including procedural explanations, drafting guides and forms, and citations to statutes/case law.
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By Abrams, Douglas E. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2021.
"This Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' casebook—Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. Also treated for comparative purposes are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas." - publisher's description
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By Siegel, Lawrence M. Nolo. Eleventh edition. 2023.
This guide from Nolo helps readers design an Individual Education Program for their special needs child.
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By Alexander, Kern. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2022.
"This text captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities relating to attendance, speech, expression, religion, discipline, grades, tests, drugs, search and seizure, the emerging law of social media, i.e., cyberbullying, and the range of procedural due process interests. The book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers as well as employment terms and conditions, including contracts, tenure and potential liabilities." - publisher's description
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By Doskow, Emily. Nolo. Second edition. 2014.
This book provides an overview of laws that affect families including: custody, adoption, care for the elderly, marriage, divorce, estate planning, and more.
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By Siegel, Lawrence M. Nolo. Eighth edition. 2020.
"Children with learning disabilities have different needs than other kids in special education-- let Nolo's IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities help you make sure those needs are met. Learn how to: understand your child's rights, untangle eligibility rules and develop effective IEP goals"
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By Colker, Ruth. West Academic Publishing. 2018.
"This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to special education services for students in K-12 education. Topics covered include: historical background, Section 504 coverage, IDEA coverage, child find, evaluations, IEPs, disciplinary issues, due process hearings, and state administrative complaints. The chapters include model forms, sample evaluations and IEPs. It also includes discussion of the Supreme Court's two recent decisions from the 2016-2017 term. Finally, it provides examples from a variety of state practices to give the reader an excellent sense of the interaction between state and federal regulations in this complex area of the law." - publisher's description
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By Urbatsch, Kevin. Nolo. Tenth edition. 2023.
"This book explains how special needs trusts work and how you can set one up yourself. This book also shows you how to work with experts to make the most of your trust." - from the introduction
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This is a featured Texas title Juvenile deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Third edition. 2021.
"This deskbook on Juvenile Law is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter in the various administrative proceedings in justice court." - from the introduction.
Download as PDF: https://gato-docs.its.txstate.edu/jcr:7723be5e-3278-4879-aedb-4ca754561686/Juvenile%20Deskbook%20Third%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated family code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2015 Edition. c2016.
"The Texas Annotated Family Code contains the complete Family Code in an easy-to-read, portable book with on-point, relevant annotations." — publisher
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas family law practice and procedure
Latest received: Automatic updates. M. Bender. Second edition. 1997-.
This multivolume set provides comprehensive family law coverage including procedural explanations, drafting guides and forms, and citations to statutes/case law.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas juvenile law : An analysis of juvenile statutory and case law for Texas juvenile justice officials through the 85th Texas Legislature, 2017
By Dawson, Robert O. Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. Ninth edition. 2018.
Now in its 9th Edition, this publication from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is designed to be a thorough discussion of Texas juvenile law and its history, with an emphasis on the practical problems faced by those who work in it.
URL: https://www2.tjjd.texas.gov/publications/legal/texas-juvenile-law-9.pdf
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By Abrams, Douglas E. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2021.
"This Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' casebook—Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. Also treated for comparative purposes are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas." - publisher's description
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Eighteenth edition. 2024.
"In plain English, [this book] covers: search and seizure, drunk driving, arrests, booking and bail, public defenders, arraignment, lineups, preliminary hearings, trials, plea bargains, common defenses, evidence, sentencing, appeals."--Page [4] of cover.
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By Mays, G. Larry. 2012.
This book provides a fresh look at the way the United States is choosing to deal with some of the serious or persistent youth offenders: by transferring juvenile offenders to adult courts.
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By Feld, Barry C. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2023.
This title provides an overview of criminal legal procedures when juveniles are involved. It contains information on juveniles and police, juveniles' rights in the courtroom, and more.
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By Benton, Hannah. American Bar Association. c2010.
"This book is your road map to representing juvenile status offenders. Each chapter, written by an expert in the field, gives you the tools to successfully engage and represent youth in status offense proceedings." -Introduction
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M. Bender. 1987-.
Soler's resource provides counsel who represent youth with a detailed overview of children's rights and the statutory and case law relating to legal matters involving children. Topics range from school disciplinary matters to child witnesses and even health-care for low-income children.
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By Hudson, David L. Greenwood. Third edition. [2015].
A book that covers the legal rights of young adults in all aspects of their daily lives such as at home, at school and on the job. The third edition includes information on emerging topics such as cyber-bulling and sexting as well as recent changes to laws on privacy and LGBTQ rights.
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» Special Education
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This is a featured Texas title The educator's guide to Texas school law
By Walsh, Jim. University of Texas Press. Eighth edition. 2014.
Now thoroughly updated and streamlined throughout, here is the standard legal resource for Texas educators, which has sold more than 85,000 copies.
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This is a featured Texas title Individuals with Disabilities Education Act manual : A guide for families and students about special education services in Texas
The Arc of Texas and Disability Rights Texas. 2018.
"This manual is designed to help you become familiar with the requirements of IDEA and Texas law so you can act as an equal partner in planning your child’s education. You will learn, by using this manual and by working with school staff, how to plan an educational program that will lead to an independent and productive life for your child and yourself." - publisher's description
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By Siegel, Lawrence M. Nolo. Eleventh edition. 2023.
This guide from Nolo helps readers design an Individual Education Program for their special needs child.
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By Colker, Ruth. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2019.
"This Nutshell presents an overview of the major federal disability laws with emphasis on the statutes, regulations, and significant points of substantive and procedural law. The sixth edition includes significant focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including its 2008 Amendment and accompanying regulations. Features coverage on constitutional rights; the definition of "disabled"; Rehabilitation Act of 1973; employment discrimination; programs and services; and housing, education, and transportation. Also reviews the many relevant areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the 2004 Amendments and two recent Supreme Court cases under the IDEA." - publisher's description
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By Alexander, Kern. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2022.
"This text captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities relating to attendance, speech, expression, religion, discipline, grades, tests, drugs, search and seizure, the emerging law of social media, i.e., cyberbullying, and the range of procedural due process interests. The book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers as well as employment terms and conditions, including contracts, tenure and potential liabilities." - publisher's description
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2022.
"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description
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By Siegel, Lawrence M. Nolo. Eighth edition. 2020.
"Children with learning disabilities have different needs than other kids in special education-- let Nolo's IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities help you make sure those needs are met. Learn how to: understand your child's rights, untangle eligibility rules and develop effective IEP goals"
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By Colker, Ruth. West Academic Publishing. 2018.
"This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to special education services for students in K-12 education. Topics covered include: historical background, Section 504 coverage, IDEA coverage, child find, evaluations, IEPs, disciplinary issues, due process hearings, and state administrative complaints. The chapters include model forms, sample evaluations and IEPs. It also includes discussion of the Supreme Court's two recent decisions from the 2016-2017 term. Finally, it provides examples from a variety of state practices to give the reader an excellent sense of the interaction between state and federal regulations in this complex area of the law." - publisher's description
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» CLEs
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2023.
Prepared for the 'Child Protection Law 101 Course' sponsored by the Child Protection Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
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State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas. 2020.
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By State Bar of Texas. State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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State Bar of Texas. 2023.
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This is a featured Texas title Child protective services handbook
By Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Latest received: Automatic updates.
This handbook, authored by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, outlines the roles and duties of Child Protective Services (CPS).
View online: https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/handbooks/CPS/default.asp
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This is a featured Texas title Individuals with Disabilities Education Act manual : A guide for families and students about special education services in Texas
The Arc of Texas and Disability Rights Texas. 2018.
"This manual is designed to help you become familiar with the requirements of IDEA and Texas law so you can act as an equal partner in planning your child’s education. You will learn, by using this manual and by working with school staff, how to plan an educational program that will lead to an independent and productive life for your child and yourself." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Juvenile deskbook
By Texas Justice Court Training Center. Texas Justice Court Training Center. Third edition. 2021.
"This deskbook on Juvenile Law is intended to offer a practical and readily accessible source of information relating to issues you are likely to encounter in the various administrative proceedings in justice court." - from the introduction.
Download as PDF: https://gato-docs.its.txstate.edu/jcr:7723be5e-3278-4879-aedb-4ca754561686/Juvenile%20Deskbook%20Third%20Edition.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Parent resource guide
Texas Supreme Court Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth & Families. 2020.
The Supreme Court of Texas Permanent Judicial Commission for Children, Youth and Families created this handbook to help parents understand the Texas child welfare system, their role and responsibilities when involved in a Child Protective Services case, and the roles and responsibilities of others.
Read online: https://texaschildrenscommission.gov/media/2zrd0zxl/parent-resource-guide-2020-online.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas annotated family code
By Staff, Publishers Editorial. LexisNexis. 2015 Edition. c2016.
"The Texas Annotated Family Code contains the complete Family Code in an easy-to-read, portable book with on-point, relevant annotations." — publisher
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This is a featured Texas title Texas child welfare law bench book : A practitioners guide
National Association of Counsel for Children. 2022.
"This revised edition of the Texas Child Welfare Law Bench Book (Bench Book) includes additions of and revisions to important topics such as Required Participation and Dual Status Youth. Based on feedback regarding usability, the 2022 edition is also organized into the following sections: Statutory, Legal Essentials, Federal, Health, Well-being, Safety, System Issues, and Family Connections"
URL: https://www.texaschildrenscommission.gov/media/dfxpfdl5/2023-child-welfare-bench-book-final-online.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas criminal practice guide
By Matthew Bender (Firm). M. Bender. 1979-.
"This guide's six volumes are arranged by section to correspond with the progression of the Texas criminal justice system, making their detailed information easy to access. Each volume contains a number of chapters divided into four parts covering legal backgrounds, procedural practice tips, sample forms, and research resources and bibliographies." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title Texas family law practice and procedure
Latest received: Automatic updates. M. Bender. Second edition. 1997-.
This multivolume set provides comprehensive family law coverage including procedural explanations, drafting guides and forms, and citations to statutes/case law.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas family law practice manual
State Bar of Texas. 2022.
The 2022 revision of this highly respected publication by the State Bar of Texas is now available as an eBook through the Lexis Digital Library! This manual contains over 750 family law forms, and the practice notes provide a general introduction into the most common types of family law actions including divorce, custody, child support, parental rights termination and adoption.
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This is a featured Texas title Texas juvenile law : An analysis of juvenile statutory and case law for Texas juvenile justice officials through the 85th Texas Legislature, 2017
By Dawson, Robert O. Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. Ninth edition. 2018.
Now in its 9th Edition, this publication from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is designed to be a thorough discussion of Texas juvenile law and its history, with an emphasis on the practical problems faced by those who work in it.
URL: https://www2.tjjd.texas.gov/publications/legal/texas-juvenile-law-9.pdf
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This is a featured Texas title Texas litigation guide
Latest received: Automatic updates. M. Bender. 1977-.
This comprehensive set explains the law and procedure in a given area and then provides drafting guides to prepare the forms. The set is divided into 10 different units: Pretrial Practice, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Pleadings in Business Entity Litigation, Pleadings in Commercial Litigation, Pleadings in Real Estate Litigation, Pleadings in Personal Injury Litigation, Family Code Litigation, Probate Code Litigation, and Administrative Proceedings. (Due to publisher restrictions, this title may only be checked out from home by government employees. Members of the public must visit the library in person to view this title electronically or in print.)
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This is a featured Texas title Texas practice guide for child protective services attorneys
By Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. 2018.
"The Texas Practice Guide for Child Protective Services Attorneys was launched in 2009 as a measure of support for the County and District Attorneys and Regional Attorneys who represent Child Protective Services across Texas. With many updates since that time, the Practice Guide is an ongoing effort to condense the expanding universe of information child protection attorneys need to do this important work." -Introduction
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This is a featured Texas title Texas transaction guide, legal forms
Latest received: Automatic updates. By Kendrick, Herbert S. M. Bender. 1972-.
"From business and commercial dealings to personal and real estate transactions, Texas Transaction Guide: Legal Forms contains all the information you need to successfully represent your client through any transactional process. Depend on step-by-step guidance, practice notes, research guides, legal backgrounds, practice guides and insightful commentary in your transaction law practice." - publisher's description
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This is a featured Texas title The educator's guide to Texas school law
By Walsh, Jim. University of Texas Press. Eighth edition. 2014.
Now thoroughly updated and streamlined throughout, here is the standard legal resource for Texas educators, which has sold more than 85,000 copies.
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This is a featured Texas title Tool kit for attorneys representing the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services in child welfare cases
By Texas Children's Commission. Texas Children's Commission. 2022.
"This Tool Kit is designed to benefit prosecutors of all levels of experience by providing concise compilations of hearing checklists, relevant state and federal statutes, and Practice Tips. The Commission hopes this Tool Kit will help promote best practices for prosecutors representing the Department of Family and Protective Services across the state." - page 2
URL: https://texaschildrenscommission.gov/media/dbflm204/2022-tool-kit-for-attorneys-representing-dfps-in-child-welfare-cases-online.pdf
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By Herman, Gregg. American Bar Association. 4;2019-06. 2019.
Learn the tips and techniques that leading family lawyers have developed to help make their legal practice more effective. This popular compendium takes this practice-tested knowledge and distills it into an array of concise tips focused on family law. This information-packed guide is organized in 15 categories, including custody, fees, taxes, discovery, valuation, premarital agreements, settlement, trial tactics, and post-divorce issues.
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By Hertz, Frederick. Nolo. 20th edition. 2020.
"Take the proper legal steps to define and protect your relationship in the eyes of the law using the practical and legal information in this book. Even though the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, many questions remain for those same-sex couples who choose to remain unmarried and/or are registered in a civil union or domestic partnership. And parenting rights for same-sex couples still vary depending on the couple's relationship status and state laws. You'll learn about these important subjects and many more, including: domestic partner benefits; establishing parental rights, including through a second parent adoption, a stepparent adoption, a court judgement of parentage, and/or a contractual agreement; buying property together; and providing for each other upon death." - publisher description
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By Katz, Sanford N. West Academic Publishing. First edition. c2012.
"With the number of people waiting to adopt children, the need for a comprehensive yet succinct explanation of adoption laws and practices is met by Adoption Laws in a Nutshell. The book is an excellent resource for the legal and social work professions, providing an analysis of the latest developments regarding agency responsibilities toward adoptive parents and children, the consents necessary to complete an adoption, the father’s rights, the new assisted reproductive technology, and adoption, including surrogacy, standards for placement, open adoption, access to adoption records, inheritance rights of all the parties and intercountry adoption." - publisher's description
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By Zemmelman, Mimi Lyster. Nolo. Tenth edition. 2022.
Nolo's guide to creating a co-parenting agreement provides information, worksheets, and a fill-in-the-blank parenting agreement to assist divorcing couples in making a fair and lasting child custody agreement. The mediation-based strategies contained in this book will help minimize conflict in resolving issues such as health care, education, and living arrangements.
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By Cushman, Travis A. American Bar Association. 1;2017-03. 2017.
Children deserve our love, support and most of all our protection. Child Abuse and Neglect Cases: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the System is roadmap for anyone that wants to help keep children safe. This guide suggests practice standards to help judges, parents' attorneys, children's attorneys, CFS workers, GALs and family members ask the questions that need to be asked in every case. The author of the book, Travis Cushman indicates that if the strategies outlined in the book are followed, it should reduce the chance of costly formal litigation. This book includes informative checklists such as: Receiving an Initial Report of possible Abuse or Neglect Danger Assessments – To Remove or Not to Remove Family Functioning Assessment TIA vs. TLC – Advantages and Disadvantages Drafting an Affidavit in Support of a Court Petition Show Cause Hearing Mediation Topics covered in the book include: What is the "System" Terms and Definitions The Need for a Balanced and Neutral …
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State Bar of Texas, Professional Development Program. 2023.
Prepared for the 'Child Protection Law 101 Course' sponsored by the Child Protection Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
Read online: https://lexisdl.com/library/txsll/title/9800684
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Morgan, Laura W. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. [Second edition]. [2017?]-.
"Child Support Guidelines, Second Edition is the only comprehensive guidebook for determining child support awards that takes practitioners step-by-step through the interpretation and application of the guidelines and their worksheets in both the normal and exceptional child support case. This unique publication thoroughly covers each state's version of one of the three basic models for determining child support: the percentage of income model, the income shares model, and the Melson formula." -publisher's description
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By Fahnert, Marie. American Bar Association. 1;1. 2015.
This clearly written guide provides family law practitioners with the practical knowledge and tools they need to analyze the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA).
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By Abrams, Douglas E. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2021.
"This Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' casebook—Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. Also treated for comparative purposes are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas." - publisher's description
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By Clawar, Stanley S. American Bar Association. 2;2. 2014.
In the first edition of Children Held Hostage, Stanley Clawar and Brynne Rivlin used their groundbreaking study of 700 families to demonstrate that children could and were being used by parents in the divorce battle. Their research showed how negative actions by parents toward their children would show up in court proceedings where children testify or are questioned by mental health professionals. Now completely updated and greatly expanded, the research underpinning the material in this book now focuses on research involving over 1,000 families. The major issue in confronting this problem of programmed and brainwashed children has been identification of a child alienated by one parent against the other; proving it in court; and then finding a solution that not only works, but that a court will buy into. The updated edition of Children Held Hostage explains these issues in detail, with practice-focused explanations on every step in the process. Among the many new information and findin…
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By Guillen, Lina. Nolo. Fourteenth edition. 2023.
"Make savvy, informed financial decisions during divorce. Learn about dividing debts, setting alimony, negotiating a fair settlement, and more. With Divorce & Money, you'll find out how to: -avoid tax problems -handle alimony and child support -reduce risks to your investments" - publisher's description
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By Mays, G. Larry. 2012.
This book provides a fresh look at the way the United States is choosing to deal with some of the serious or persistent youth offenders: by transferring juvenile offenders to adult courts.
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By Wheeler, Jennifer. American Bar Association. ;2020-01. 2020.
This book is intended to assist both mental health professionals and attorneys in working together on family law cases to improve their understanding of each other's respective roles. The purpose of Part I is to provide some definition and clarification about the roles of mental health professionals in family law settings and to identify how those roles are used by attorneys in litigating their cases. The purpose of Part II is to offer some insight and understanding about the underlying "rules" for conducting a parenting evaluation. The purpose of Part III is to help family law attorneys better understand the goals of the PE at each step of the process. In Part IV, we explore some of the "consulting" roles that a mental health professional might perform to assist family law attorneys.
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Eighth edition. 2022.
This book comprehensively surveys the traditional landscape of family law as well as important new legislation and case law relating to domestic partnerships, same-sex marriage, parentage, adoption, child custody and support.
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By Wadlington, Walter. Third edition. 2012.
This book continues the approach of the previous editions, offering a conceptual approach to the legal issues implicit in family law.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. Aspen Law & Business. [c2001]-.
"Family Law Update covers all the current issues and relevant opinions pertaining to Family Law. It brings the most salient information to your fingertips. It is fully comprehensive and concrete, with its broad coverage and multiple sources." -publisher's description
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By Colker, Ruth. West Academic Publishing. Sixth edition. 2019.
"This Nutshell presents an overview of the major federal disability laws with emphasis on the statutes, regulations, and significant points of substantive and procedural law. The sixth edition includes significant focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including its 2008 Amendment and accompanying regulations. Features coverage on constitutional rights; the definition of "disabled"; Rehabilitation Act of 1973; employment discrimination; programs and services; and housing, education, and transportation. Also reviews the many relevant areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the 2004 Amendments and two recent Supreme Court cases under the IDEA." - publisher's description
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By Simon, Robert A. American Bar Association. 2;2020-09. 2020.
This comprehensive book addresses the increasingly important role of forensic psychologists in consulting and in expert witness testimony in child custody litigation. Authors Robert A. Simon and Philip M. Stahl, forensic psychology consultants with more than 60 years of combined experience, provide practical advice on understanding the critical psychological dynamics frequently encountered in child custody cases as well as guidance for how to effectively use your own forensic consultant and testifying expert in litigation. Using case examples where critical issues such as the developmental need of children, relocation, domestic violence, and the alienated child are involved, the authors explain a logical process to critique the evaluation reports of others and help you analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your case. Among the topics covered are: Forensic vs. clinical approach in child custody evaluations A method for critiquing the work of the neutral court-appointed custody evaluat…
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State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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By Wheeler, Charles. American Immigration Lawyers Association. Seventh edition. 2023.
This resource acts as a guide to the family-sponsored immigration application process for attorneys. It provides a thorough explanation of the DOS and handling of family-based visa petitions, immigrant applications, and more.
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas. 2020.
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By State Bar of Texas. State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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By Feld, Barry C. West Academic Publishing. Fifth edition. 2023.
This title provides an overview of criminal legal procedures when juveniles are involved. It contains information on juveniles and police, juveniles' rights in the courtroom, and more.
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By Nolo (Firm). Nolo. Twelfth edition. 2023.
This e-book from Nolo Press offers a variety of downloadable, editable legal forms for everyday situations such as borrowing & lending money, delegating authority to care for children or pets, buying & selling property, handling personal finances, and many more common situations.
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By Joshi, Ashish S. American Bar Association. ;2021-03. 2021.
Litigating Parental Alienation provides an in-depth examination of evaluating a case of parental alienation and practical guidance for handling a case in court. An overwhelming number of American family courts have acknowledged that parental alienation exists, although there is significant variance in how the courts have defined it and how they deal with it. As these cases involve not just family law practitioners, this book offers science, case law, and practice pointers for Guardians ad Litem, family court judges, referees, minors' counsel, and custody evaluators. The first chapter provides both a brief history and overview of the controversies surrounding the phenomenon of parental alienation, providing a starting point for a fundamental understanding of the concept. Author Ashish Joshi distills his experience of litigating parental alienation cases before family courts all over America and internationally. He discusses not just the concepts but also offers "hands on" practice poin…
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By Myers, John E. B. West Academic Publishing. Third edition. 2022.
"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description
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Latest received: 2023 Edition. By Shewmaker, Patricia D. Matthew Bender. 2018-.
The authors, Patricia and Steven Shewmaker, both served in the military before going on to earn their law degrees and fully understand the unique issues that confront military families.
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Nolo. Eleventh edition. 2020.
"Turn to Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law for answers to everyday legal questions that come up in all aspects of life. Easily locate concise explanations about legal issues including: - credit, debt, and bankruptcy - divorce, child custody, and visitation - wills, living trusts, and estate planning" -- from the publisher
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By Doskow, Emily. Nolo. 2023 edition. 2023.
This title provides an overview of common legal issues that arise when setting and adjusting child custody and child support agreements.
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By Doskow, Emily. Nolo. Tenth edition. 2024.
Information and guidance about the divorce process and steps of working with lawyers or mediators.
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By Siegel, Lawrence M. Nolo. Eighth edition. 2020.
"Children with learning disabilities have different needs than other kids in special education-- let Nolo's IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities help you make sure those needs are met. Learn how to: understand your child's rights, untangle eligibility rules and develop effective IEP goals"
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By Hynan, Daniel J. American Bar Association. ;2018-05. 2018.
Providing expert assistance for developing effective, high-quality parenting plans, this book covers a broad range of information that serves as both essential reference material and a hands-on toolbox for family lawyers and related professionals. Author Daniel J. Hynan, Ph.D., ABAP, considers everything from ongoing controversies to empirical research to practical yet crucial considerations in the day-to-day lives of families. Accessible to professionals with all levels of experience in the area, this book integrates practical considerations about parenting plans with scientifically based and professional information. It begins by describing many of the controversies in the parenting plan arena, then provides a description of the foundation for building a good parenting plan. Parenting Plans: Meeting the Challenges with Facts and Analysis provides important information to assist in creating age- and situation-appropriate plans. Topics include: An overview of scientific, factual in…
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By Benton, Hannah. American Bar Association. c2010.
"This book is your road map to representing juvenile status offenders. Each chapter, written by an expert in the field, gives you the tools to successfully engage and represent youth in status offense proceedings." -Introduction
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By Guggenheim, Martin. American Bar Association. 1;2016-06. 2016.
Representing Parents in Child Welfare Cases is a guide for attorneys representing parents accused of parental unfitness due to abuse or neglect. Leading experts provide insights into every step of the legal process, from the initial interview with the parent(s), through court hearings, to issues attendant to the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry System. Parents' attorney's must be prepared to navigate the obstacles created by the emotional nature of this work. Representing parents can be a lonely job, and natural biases against an accused parent can create additional obstacles from judicial officers, opposing counsel, social workers and service providers who are typically charged with assisting the reunification process. On the other side, competent legal representation often is the sole consistent support a parent has when he or she is pulled the child welfare system.This book offers practical, hands-on tips for attorneys at each stage of the process.
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M. Bender. 1987-.
Soler's resource provides counsel who represent youth with a detailed overview of children's rights and the statutory and case law relating to legal matters involving children. Topics range from school disciplinary matters to child witnesses and even health-care for low-income children.
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By Stone, Carrie. First edition. 2013.
Grasp the latest legal information for gay and lesbian couplesSame-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.Same Sex Legal Kit For Dummies is a practical, plain-English guide to the legal information and guidance lesbian and gay couples need—from making practical decisions about living together and obtaining domestic partner benefits, to making medical decisions, taking care of each other's finances when one partner is incapacitated, leaving property to each other, having and raising children, and much more.Discusses power of attorney, health directives, and real estate and personal property ownershipCovers considerations for bank accounts, investments, and estate planningThe book's accompanying...The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices.
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By Hanks, James C. American Bar Association. 1;2016-2. 2016.
One measure of the scope of a problem is the attention it attracts from society in general and from the government in particular. There are support groups, programs, websites, and campaigns on Facebook, all focused on the problem of bullying. The news media regularly reports on incidents of bullying. Sometimes the consequences of bullying are tragic. Rebecca Sedwick, a twelve-year-old girl, tragically ended her life by jumping from a cement silo as a result of more than a year and a half of bullying by her fellow classmates, both at school and online. Another twelve-year- old, Hailee Lamberth, shot herself after being bullied daily, including name calling and several comments made by bullies such as "Drink Bleach and Die." Schools have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for students and protect their students from harassment and bullying in the school environment. Since public education remains a responsibility of the states and their units of local government, the primary …
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State Bar of Texas. 2017.
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State Bar of Texas. 2018.
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State Bar of Texas. 2019.
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State Bar of Texas. 2020.
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State Bar of Texas. 2022.
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State Bar of Texas. 2023.
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By Colker, Ruth. West Academic Publishing. 2018.
"This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to special education services for students in K-12 education. Topics covered include: historical background, Section 504 coverage, IDEA coverage, child find, evaluations, IEPs, disciplinary issues, due process hearings, and state administrative complaints. The chapters include model forms, sample evaluations and IEPs. It also includes discussion of the Supreme Court's two recent decisions from the 2016-2017 term. Finally, it provides examples from a variety of state practices to give the reader an excellent sense of the interaction between state and federal regulations in this complex area of the law." - publisher's description
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By Urbatsch, Kevin. Nolo. Tenth edition. 2023.
"This book explains how special needs trusts work and how you can set one up yourself. This book also shows you how to work with experts to make the most of your trust." - from the introduction
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By Hudson, David L. Greenwood. Third edition. [2015].
A book that covers the legal rights of young adults in all aspects of their daily lives such as at home, at school and on the job. The third edition includes information on emerging topics such as cyber-bulling and sexting as well as recent changes to laws on privacy and LGBTQ rights.
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By Siegel, Lawrence M. Nolo. Eleventh edition. 2023.
This guide from Nolo helps readers design an Individual Education Program for their special needs child.
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By Bergman, Paul. Nolo. Eighteenth edition. 2024.
"In plain English, [this book] covers: search and seizure, drunk driving, arrests, booking and bail, public defenders, arraignment, lineups, preliminary hearings, trials, plea bargains, common defenses, evidence, sentencing, appeals."--Page [4] of cover.
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By Bourdeau, Nicholas. James Pub. 2020.
Written by a certified public accountant, this manual is intended to guide non-experts through the process of calculating the amount of a parent’s income available for child support payments. Each chapter walks the reader through examining and analyzing financial documents related to different kinds of income, such as wages, dividends, rental income, and capital gains.
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By Morley, Jeremy D. American Bar Association. 2;2016-12. 2016.
Handling Hague abduction cases is challenging and fulfilling. Although Hague cases are tried very quickly, they still require an intimate knowledge of the Convention and of the voluminous case law that has developed around it. Hague cases also require a complete understanding of international child custody law in general and in particular, for U.S. practitioners, of the relationship between The Hague Convention and the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction & Enforcement Act. The Convention operates in the U.S. in ways that differ from those in other Hague countries. This is because of the federal legislation that implements the treaty, the concurrence of federal and state jurisdiction, the lack of a specialized group of judges who handle cases under the Convention, the uniform state legislation on child custody jurisdiction, and a host of other factors. When children are the subject of international family law disputes, the challenges are often great and emotions generally run high. Simpl…
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By Morley, Jeremy D. American Bar Association. Third edition. 2021.
Every family lawyer should understand the workings of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. This updated third edition of The Hague Abduction Convention explains for family lawyers how this critical treaty works in the United States, both in theory and in practice. The renowned author, Jeremy D. Morley, has enormous experience counseling clients and fellow practitioners as to international family law matters globally, as well as lecturing on international child custody law to audiences around the world. Because family law is becoming increasingly internationalized with globalization, international relationships are common and international travel is growing. Family lawyers and judges may not be fully aware of the law and the voluminous case law that has developed around the Hague Convention. It operates in the United States in ways that are significantly different than in other Hague countries due to federal legislation that implements the treaty…
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By Clark, Homer Harrison. West Academic. Third edition. 2021.
The 3rd edition of this one-volume treatise looks at both the history and current state of the law of domestic relations in this country, with chapters examining legal changes to marriage, contraception and abortion, divorce procedures, child custody, and termination of parental rights.
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By Alexander, Kern. West Academic Publishing. Seventh edition. 2022.
"This text captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities relating to attendance, speech, expression, religion, discipline, grades, tests, drugs, search and seizure, the emerging law of social media, i.e., cyberbullying, and the range of procedural due process interests. The book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers as well as employment terms and conditions, including contracts, tenure and potential liabilities." - publisher's description
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By Doskow, Emily. Nolo. Second edition. 2014.
This book provides an overview of laws that affect families including: custody, adoption, care for the elderly, marriage, divorce, estate planning, and more.
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