Family Law for Paralegals - 10th Edition - J. Shoshanna Ehrlich

Family Law for Paralegals 10th Edition J. Shoshanna Ehrlich ISBN 9798892079556

Ehrlich’s Family Law for Paralegals, Tenth Edition is a comprehensive, classroom-proven introduction to family law, written in a clear, accessible, and engaging style for today’s paralegal students.

Authored by J. Shoshanna Ehrlich, the Tenth Edition takes a balanced and practice-oriented approach, preparing students for real-world paralegal work through realistic examples, hands-on assignments, and sample forms commonly used in legal practice. The text offers thorough coverage of both foundational principles and evolving issues in family law, integrating historical context with contemporary developments such as adoption and LGBTQ+ rights, child abuse and neglect, intimate partner violence, and both traditional and same-sex marriage and cohabitation agreements.

New to the Tenth Edition

• In-depth examination of the growing backlash against marriage equality for same-sex couples, including analysis of landmark decisions such as 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis (2023) and Lloyd v. Niceta

• Expanded discussion of intimate partner violence and reproductive coercive control in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade

• New exploration of digital abuse, including:

  • AI-generated deepfakes

  • Doxing

  • Hacking of smart devices that can create the perception of constant surveillance by an abuser

• A new section on the co-occurrence of child abuse and partner abuse, including recent federal and state legislative efforts to prioritize child safety, such as considering protective orders in custody and visitation determinations

• Analysis of the emerging backlash against so-called “permanent” spousal support awards

• Expanded treatment of essential family law topics, including:

  • The marital presumption of legal paternity or parentage

  • Parentage rules for children conceived using donor sperm

  • Infant Safe Haven Laws, including the controversial use of baby boxes for newborn drop-offs

  • The legal consequences when adoption orders are undone and birth parents’ rights are restored

  • The emotional impact on children relinquished for adoption

Key Features and Benefits

• Real case examples and practical sample forms

• Strong pedagogy, including chapter summaries, key terms, and review and discussion questions

• Case-based exercises at the end of each chapter for applied analysis

• A well-structured, classroom-tested format

• A wide range of assignments designed to build core legal skills, including research, analysis, memo writing, and argument development

• Current, comprehensive coverage of all major family law topics relevant to modern practice

This edition equips students with both the legal knowledge and practical tools they need to succeed as paralegals in the evolving field of family law.

Family Law for Paralegals 10th Edition J. Shoshanna Ehrlich ISBN 9798892079556, 979-8892079556 & 9798892079563

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J. Shoshanna Ehrlich