Krause, Harry D., 1932-

Family law in a nutshell / by Harry D. Krause, David D. Meyer. - 5th ed. - St. Paul, MN : Thomson/West, c2007. - xliii, 364 p. ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sources and applications of family law -- The new family and the new constitutional law -- Marriage regulation : substantive requirements -- Marriage formalities and informal (common law) marriage -- Effects of non-compliance with marriage regulation -- Unmarried cohabitation -- Variability of the marriage contract -- Husband and wife in the ongoing marriage: support and property -- Husband and wife in the ongoing marriage: names, torts, and crimes -- Legitimacy, Illegitimacy, paternity and the unmarried father's custodial rights -- Adoption -- Assisted reproduction -- Parental authority and obligations -- Child support -- Child abuse and neglect -- Child custody and visitation -- Divorce, traditional style -- Annulment -- Divorce jurisdiction and recognition of out-of-state divorces -- Divorce reform : mission overachieved? -- Alimony -- Division of property on divorce -- Separation agreements.

9780314183675 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0314183671 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Domestic relations--United States.

KF505.Z9 / K7 2007

346.015 / K618