Guides: Family Law Treatises: Introduction

Introductory Resources

Family Law in a Nutshell by John Myers
Call Number: Reading Room Study Aids KF505.Z9 K7
This study aid is designed to provide a succinct exposition of family law. It addresses a wide variety of topics, including marriage and divorce, annulment, custody of children, spousal and child support, complex property issues, paternity, domestic violence, adoption, and alternative means of reproduction. Covers the family law topics encountered on the bar and in a family law course. Family Law in a Nutshell is also available online via West Academic Study Aids.
Understanding Family Law by John D. Gregory, Peter N. Swisher & Robin F. Wilson
Call Number: Reading Room Study Aids KF505.G734
This study aid offers students an overview of basic topics and issues in family law. Arranged in outline format, this title provides chapters on the following subjects: marriage and marriage alternatives, property and support rights during marriage, marital contracts and agreements, procreation, adoption, divorce grounds and defenses, spousal and child support on divorce, equitable distribution of property, and child custody and visitation.

Family Law and Practice by Arnold H. Rutkin, ed
This multi-volume treatise is national in scope and practice-oriented, providing guidance for every stage of a family law proceeding from initial client contact through modification and enforcement. Some of the topics covered in this comprehensive, up-to-date work include: strategy, temporary relief, child custody, including the latest cases on joint vs. sole custody, valuation and distribution of property upon dissolution of marriage, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, divorce, support and benefits relevant to military families, Paternity proceedings, Adoption and more.
Determining Child & Spousal Support by Marian F. Dobbs
This treatise provides the basic tools for support determination for both children and spouses. It includes a state-by-state table of rules and laws, as well as forms. It is updated annually.