The Legal Answer Book for Families - Attorneys Emily Doskow & Marcia Stewart

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Released March 2011

www.nolo.com

Whether you're considering divorce, getting married, need answers on a custody issue or need advice on any number of family law issues, The Legal Answer Book for Families is a must-have. The legal guide is well organized and covers everything you might need to know. The table of contents makes it simple to find need-to-know information in a matter of seconds.

The Legal Answer Book for Families is divided into the following chapters:
  • Marriage (includes an appendix listing individual state laws)
  • Divorce (includes an appendix listing individual state laws and information on restraining orders)
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Adoption
  • Children
  • Elder Care
  • Wills & Estate Planning
  • Lawyers
Each chapter contains basic information and then gets into more complex issues. For example, the information on Elder Care covers in-home care versus a residential facility. It discusses Medicaid/Medicare and the importance of having medical and financial powers of attorney. The chapter also talks about long-term care insurance.

The Legal Answer Book for Families is a handy book to have in your book collection. Even if you don't need it for divorce or marriage purposes, you'll find it to be an invaluable resource for preparing for the future.

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