California Family Law Strategies - Leading Lawyers on Evaluating Domestic Disputes, Gathering Financial Documentation, and Utilizing ADR to Resolve Cases (Paperback)

California Family Law Strategies is an authoritative, insiders perspective on the best practices for handling matrimonial and family law cases in the state of California. Featuring partners and founders from some of the states leading family law firms, these experts guide the reader through the recent developments in California family law, including disclosure requirements, fiduciary duties, awards of child and spousal support, same-sex marriage, parentage rights, and move-away cases, and the approaches that lead to success when representing clients in these situations. Emphasizing settlement and mediation as important tools in resolving family law disputes, the authors guide the reader through the steps involved in preparing a family law case, from explaining the process to their client and obtaining appropriate documentation to handling hostile divorce proceedings and drafting settlement agreements. These leaders also offer advice on developing a strategy that meets the clients needs and moves efficiently towards a resolution. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this emotional area of law.