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California Family Law: A Practice Focused Casebook 2nd Edition John E.B. Myers ISBN 9781685613433

Family law is a highly complex field, with rules and practices that differ significantly from state to state. Because most students enrolled in family law courses at California law schools intend to practice in California, this casebook is distinctive in its sustained focus on California law. It offers a practical and thorough introduction to the everyday work of California family law attorneys, with consistent references to the California Family Code and a strong emphasis on decisions from California courts.

The book covers the full range of topics typically addressed in family law casebooks, but through a California-specific lens. Subjects include premarital agreements, agreements between unmarried cohabitants, marriage and divorce, annulment, child and spousal support, child custody, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, property division, adoption, and assisted reproductive technology. Reflecting the commitment many family law students have to serving children and families, the book also includes a dedicated chapter on juvenile court practice.

A substantial chapter on California community property law is designed to prepare students for community property questions on the California bar exam. At the same time, the casebook remains well suited for students taking family law in preparation for the Uniform Bar Exam, ensuring broad relevance both within California and beyond.

California Family Law: A Practice Focused Casebook 2nd Edition John E.B. Myers ISBN 9781685613433, 978-1685613433 & 9781685615536

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John E.B. Myers