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Family Law and Practice with Forms, 3d (Vols. 1-3, Massachusetts Practice Series)

Monroe L. Inker, Charles P. Kindregan Jr., Patricia A. Kindregan

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Last Updated: 3/12/2009

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This is a comprehensive examination of family law with references to leading cases in the commonwealth and across the country. Topics covered include statutes, rules, ethical considerations, divorce, domestic violence, child support, attorneys' fees, federal tax considerations, motion practice, discovery, alimony, and post-judgment proceedings.

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Contains Tables of Statutes, Rules, and Cases
Premarital agreements and trial of a divorce action are covered in detail

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Volume 1
- Part I. The Historical Roots of Massachusetts Family Practice
  Chapter
  1. The Origins of Massachusetts Family Law
- Part II. The Massachusetts Family Law Practitioner
  1. The Professional and Ethical Responsibility of the Family Law Practitioner
  2. The Resources of the Massachusetts Family Law Practitioner
  3. Initiating and Terminating the Attorney’s Appearance in the Domestic Relations Action
- Part III. Attorney Fees
  1. Attorney Fees to Be Paid by the Client
  2. Attorney and Expert Fees to Be Paid by the Client’s Spouse
- Part IV. The Courts and Family Law Practice
  1. The Massachusetts Courts and Their Family Law Jurisdiction
- Part V. Statutes and Rules Governing Massachusetts Family Law Practice
  1. The Massachusetts Statutory Scheme Governing Family Law Matters
  2. The Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure
  3. Family Law Practices, Policies and Uniform Rules of the Massachusetts Trial
  4. Rules, Orders and Practices of the Probate and Family Court
  5. Rules, Practices and Standing Orders Affecting Family Law Proceedings in the District and Juvenile Courts
- Part VI. Federal Policies Affecting Family Law
  1. Federal Family Law Policies
  2. Federal Bankruptcy Practices Affecting Family Law
  3. Family Law and Federal Tax Policy
- Part VII. The Law of Marriage
  1. Marriage and Family Defined and Illustrated
  2. The Intention and Capacity to Marry
  3. Solemnization of Marriage
  4. The Validity of Marriage
  5. Premarital Planning for Death and Divorce
  6. Annulment and Affirmation of Marriage
- Part VIII. Unmarried Domestic Partners
  1. The Legal Status of Non–Marital Unions
  2. Rights, Duties and Liabilities of Domestic Partners
- Part IX. Issues Relating to Human Reproduction
  1. Legal Issues Relating to Emerging Reproductive Technologies and Practices for Procreation
  2. Legal Issues Relating to Birth Prevention
Volume 2
- Part X. Divorce
  1. The Nature and Theory of Divorce Law and Practice
  2. Divorce Jurisdiction and Venue
  3. Conflict of Laws and Choice of Law in Divorce and Related Proceedings
  4. Participants in the Divorce Action
  5. Commencement of the Divorce Action
  6. Service of Process in the Divorce Action
  7. Defendant’s Responsive Pleading and Defenses in Divorce Actions
  8. The Law Governing the Grounds for Divorce
  9. Motion Practice Generally
  10. Orders Pendente Lite in Divorce Practice
  11. Orders Prohibiting Restraint on Personal Liberty, to Prevent Abuse and/or to Vacate the Residence in Pending Divorce Actions
  12. Discovery
  13. Alimony
  14. Child Support
Volume 2A
- Part X. Divorce—Continued
  1. Statutory Factors in Property Assignment
  2. Property Subject to Division or Assignment
  3. Illustrative Issues in Property Division
  4. Property Division and Bankruptcy
  5. Evolving Legal Issues in the Application of the Massachusetts Property Division Statute
  6. Valuation and Identification of Assignable Property
  7. Quick Reference Citations on Property Division and Alimony
  8. Child Custody
  9. Visitation
  10. Custody Across International Borders
  11. Marital Settlements and Agreements in Divorce Actions
  12. Marital Settlement Agreements—Forms
  13. Premarital Agreements and Divorce
  14. Premarital Agreements—Forms
  15. The Pretrial Conference
  16. Trial
  17. Judgment and Post–Judgment Proceedings
Volume 3

Part XI. Domestic Violence
1. Domestic Violence and Abuse Prevention in Massachusetts
2. Pleadings, Orders and Appeals in Chapter 209A Abuse Prevention Cases
3. Federal Law and Policy on Domestic Violence
Part XII. Non-Support Proceedings
1. Criminal Proceedings for Non–Support and Abandonment
2. Remedies for Non–Support When Married Persons Are Living Apart But Not Divorced
Part XIII. Names
1. Change of Name Proceedings
Part XIV. The Child, The State and The Family
1. Adoption
2. Substitute Care for Minor Children Generally
3. The Care and Protection of Children Who Are Abused, Who Are Without Proper Guardianship or Who Have Special Needs
4. Guardianship for Minor Child or Incompetent Family Member
5. Protection Of Children’s Interest In Entertainment Contracts
6. Forms Used for Permanency Hearings
7. Proceedings as to the Parentage of Children
Part XV. Modification, Equitable Remedies and Enforcement
1. Proceedings for Modification
2. Equitable Relief and Proceedings
3. Contempt
4. Execution on Money Judgments
Part XVI. Appeals
1. Proceedings on Appeal

Table of Laws and Rules
Table of Cases
Index

Filing and Shelving Instructions

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