The American Bar Association (ABA) has published a helpful guide for those who want to get a better understanding of family law. The online version is free, and can be downloaded from the ABA website by clicking here.
According to the ABA website, “This book will enable you to gain a greater understanding of the rights and responsibilities of people who are married, divorced, or living together. It could also help you work with others (including your attorney) to resolve disputes and plan for the future.”
Here are the links to the individual chapters:
- Ch. 1: Living Together
- Ch. 2: Premarital and Postmarital Agreements
- Ch. 3: Valid and Invalid Marriages
- Ch. 4: Financial Aspects of Marriage
- Ch. 5: Having Children
- Ch. 6: Adoption
- Ch. 7: Deciding Whether or Not to Divorce
- Ch. 8: Separation, Annulment, and Divorce
- Ch. 9: Dividing Property
- Ch. 10: Alimony/Maintenance
- Ch. 11: Child Support
- Ch. 12: Custody and Visitation
- Ch. 13: Domestic Violence
- Ch. 14: Working with an Attorney
- Ch. 15: Mediation and Other Alternatives
