Editors Brown (editor, American Journal of Family Law) and Morgan, a family law consultant, have brought together ten articles on contemporary issues affecting the representation of clients in divorce and custody cases. These issues include same-sex marriage, the Servicemembers Civil Relief act, voting rights, asset protection, heart balm tortes, psychological and developmental issues in custody cases, standards for lawyers in custody cases, step families worldwide, tax consequences, and the constitutionality of child support guidelines. Each chapter offers an introduction and a step-by-step framework for an in-depth analysis of the topic through a presentation of relevant cases and statutes. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
