From the preface: "This third edition of this manual continues the vision of the original publication to enable family law litigants to have a greater understanding of what to expect when faced with the emotional but critical legal issues affecting their lives and their children."

You can download the various chapters of the Manual for free, at this link: www.masslegalservices.org/content/family-law-advocacy-low-and-moderate-income-litigants-rev-2018

• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1: Using this Manual
• Chapter 2: Overview of the Probate and Family Court
• Chapter 3: Safety and Protection Issues
• Chapter 4: Separate Support
• Chapter 5: Divorce
• Chapter 6: Alimony, Pensions and Other Relief
• Chapter 7: Paternity Issues
• Chapter 8: Child Support
• Chapter 9: Child Custody
• Chapter 10: Guardian ad litem
• Chapter 11: Immigration Issues
• Chapter 12: Leaving Massachusetts
• Chapter 13: Guardianship of Minor Children
• Chapter 14: Adoptions
• Chapter 15: Change of Name
• Chapter 16: Modifications
• Chapter 17: Contempt
• Chapter 18: Appellate Issues
• Chapter 19: Dispute Resolution Options
• Chapter 20: Resources
• Additional Materials: Glossary, Appendix, Table of Cases, Table of Statutes, Rules and References, Index

You can purchase a hard copy of the Manual from MCLE, www.mcle.org. The nonmember price for the guide is currently $35.00.

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