In this rapidly evolving area of law, the terminology is varied and vast deeming this dedicated glossary a necessity for anyone working in the area of family law.
Family law is a field that traditional legal lexicography has somewhat ignored over the years.
Based on a thorough review of relevant legal literature, cases and statutes, the handbook contains all terminology affecting family law, including terms not found in any other dictionary. In fact, some 1,500 of its entries are not yet included in Black's Law Dictionary . Examples of word usage have been added throughout to illustrate how specific terms are used or applied in various legal contexts. For more than a century, Black's Law Dictionary has been recognized as the standard for accurate, comprehensive and current definitions of legal words and terms. Inc. He teaches advanced writing workshops throughout the country to thousands of lawyers and judges.