A judge's guide to divorce; uncommon advice from the bench. (CD-ROM included).9781413305685 A judge's guide to divorce; uncommon advice from the bench. (CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). included) Duncan, Roderic. Nolo 2007 224 pages $24.99 Paperback KF535 Although he recommends avoiding divorce court and gives advice on how to come to amicable am·i·ca·ble adj. Characterized by or exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; friendly. [Middle English, from Late Latin am agreements with a spouse spouse A legal marriage partner as defined by state law that one is divorcing, former California state court judge Duncan spends most of this work providing tips to those who do find themselves in court, including how to select and hire a lawyer, dividing property, dealing with alimony alimony, in law, allowance for support that an individual pays to his or her former spouse, usually as part of a divorce settlement. It is based on the common law right of a wife to be supported by her husband, but in the United States, the Supreme Court in 1979 claims, working out child support and custody issues, enforcing court orders, and finding remedies for domestic violence. The CD-ROM contains an interview with the author and examples of divorce scenarios. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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