Nolo's Essential Guide to Child Custody & Support
Practicing family law attorney Doskow (Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce) has written a thorough overview of the issues surrounding the support and parenting of children when a divorce is contemplated. She covers types of divorces, court processes, physical and legal custody of children, support agreements, avoiding court battles, living with and changing court orders, what to do when one of the parties interferes with custody, and special concerns for military families and same-sex or unmarried couples. A section on legal resources including state statutes and court decisions applicable to family law is useful for preliminary research and for those who plan to proceed without an attorney. Appendixes set out resources such as state child support calculators and full legal citations to state custody, support, and relocation laws. In-text graphics feature insights like the advantages of mediation and how to modify a visitation order. VERDICT This book arms readers with the tools they need, whether they are working to craft a reasonable custody and support agreement or facing a contentious court battle. An essential title. (Library Journal-Joan Pedzich, Harris Beach PLLC, Rochester, NY2011-12-01)