| Author: | Ngozi E. Bolin, Esq. |
| Publisher: | Pantraxxa LLC |
| Length: | 606 pages |
| Formats: | Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook |
| ISBN: | 978-1967733576 (ISBN-10: 1967733570) |
New York & California Family Law: Complete Rights and Remedies Guide
About this book
New York & California Family Law: Complete Rights and Remedies Guide is a legal reference by attorney Ngozi E. Bolin for attorneys, law students and self-represented litigants. It compares the statutes, court procedures and case law of both states on custody, support, divorce, property division and protective orders, and explains the procedural pitfalls that lead to costly errors.
Complete Rights and Remedies Guide
New York and California are the country’s two most populous states, and they approach family disputes in meaningfully different ways. Custody, support, divorce, property division and protective orders can all turn on which state’s rules apply and how a court exercises its discretion.
New York & California Family Law sets the two systems side by side, with real-world insight into judicial discretion, alternative dispute resolution, strategic filing and working with professionals such as custody evaluators, forensic accountants and minor’s counsel.
What the book covers
- Side-by-side comparisons of New York and California statutes, procedures and case law
- Custody and parenting time
- Child and spousal support
- Divorce and property division
- Protective orders
- Judicial discretion and alternative dispute resolution
- Procedural pitfalls and strategic filing
- Working with custody evaluators, forensic accountants and minor’s counsel
Who it is for
- Family law attorneys
- Law students
- Self-represented litigants
- Professionals assisting clients across state lines
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does New York & California Family Law cover?
It compares New York and California law on custody, support, divorce, property division and protective orders, and covers judicial discretion, alternative dispute resolution, procedural pitfalls, strategic filing and working with professionals such as custody evaluators and forensic accountants.
Who is the book written for?
It is written for attorneys, law students and self-represented litigants dealing with family law matters in New York or California.
Does the book compare the two states’ laws?
Yes. It sets New York and California statutes, court procedures and case law side by side and explains where the two states differ.
Where can I buy New York & California Family Law?
It is available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle and audiobook editions.
Is the book a substitute for legal advice?
No. The book is for informational and educational purposes. For advice about your own family law matter, you can book a flat-fee consultation with Ms. Bolin.
About the author
Ngozi E. Bolin, Esq. has been admitted to practice in New York since 1991 and California since 2013, with three decades of experience in litigation and jury and bench trials. She is the author of the Law Made Simple series of plain-English legal guides.
Need advice on your own situation? Book a flat-fee consultation with Ms. Bolin.
The book and this page are general information, not legal advice for your specific situation.