Family Law for Paralegals 5e

ISBN: 0735587736

Author: J. Shoshana Ehrlich

Condition: New

Newly revised in its Fourth Edition, the popular text; Family Law for Paralegals offers a complete coverage of the basics of family law, combined with historical context and insight in topics of current interest. Engaging students with real-life examples and practical exercises centered on hot issues will induce excitement in the classroom and subsequently evoke a passionate response to the material covered in lecture.Instructors choose Family Law for Paralegals because: this thoughtful and carefully written textbook offers paralegal students the nuts-and-bolts of the law, while also providing a relevant historical framework and exposure to some of the most dynamic issues in family law today short historical overviews in each chapter give students a meaningful understanding of family law comprehensive in coverage, the book covers basic coverage of the issues of marriage and divorce, as well as cutting-edge issues such as non-marital families, child abuse and neglect, and same-sex marriage helpful real-life examples enhance the textual discussions while sample forms show students what they will encounter in practice clear pedagogy-including summaries, key terms, and review and discussion questions-helps students better understand the material and develop their critical thinking and writing skills a range of assignments in each chapter provides students with the opportunity to practice different skills including research, analysis, memo writing, and argumentation theExciting changes to this Fourth Edition include: new cases that keep the book fresh in its Fourth Edition Internet references in each chapter updated topical coverage, with important new developments, particularly in the areas of gay/lesbian rights and nontraditional familiesFamily Law for Paralegals, Fourth Edition uses clearly-written text and well-crafted pedagogy to make the material easily accessible to students, while a comprehensive educational package supports the instructors efforts give their students a thorough understanding of family law as it applies today.