This guide is organized around sub-topics of family law - mainly divorce, marriage, and child custody. While most sources are specific to one of these sub-topics, some cover multiple or all of them. The sources below include multiple family law topics, including some or all of the topics broken out into the other sub-topic tabs on the left. While not as topically specific, researchers will find these guides address other situational topics including LGBTQ+ issues, juvenile practice, International practice, and others.
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The American Bar Association Guide to Marriage, Divorce and Families by
From the nation's most authoritative legal organization, American Bar Association guides are invaluable resources for the lay person. Thoroughly researched, updated, and reviewed by association members, each book features tips, checklists, and key information, presented in well-organized sections. The definitive resource for family-related legal issues. Now thoroughly revised and updated, this guide contains everything heads of households, parents, and divorcees should know about the law and their rights. • Topics include marriage, divorce and separation, adoption, child support, dependent care, bankruptcy, and retirement and estate planning • Also includes information for unmarried couples, unconventional families, and gay and lesbian couples
This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowJournal searching can be an effective way to find secondary material on family law topics. The links below provide access to either journals or collections of journals on family law topics. For more information on journals, generally, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_journal.
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