Domestic Torts : Family Violence, Conflict, and Sexual Abuse. Revised ed. Eagan, MN : Thomson/West, 2005 (2016 Update) [KF1269 .K37 2005].
This practice-oriented treatise contains discussion of the law of domestic torts in all 50 states, and includes practical discussions of litigation approaches, theories of abuse, defense options, potentially liable third-party defendants, and psychological profiles.
Dobbs, Marian F. Determining Child & Spousal Support. Eagan, MN : West, 2011- (2024 Update) [KF549 .B462] [Available electronically via Westlaw to UNC Law Students and Faculty].
This resource contains analysis of major child and spousal support principles which are applicable in many jurisdictions. It contains forms and worksheets along with completed examples and explanations intended to guide attorneys and consultants in support calculations.
Joslin, Courtney G. and Price Minter, Shannon. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Family Law. St. Paul, MN : Thomson Reuters, 2010- (2024-25 Update) [Available electronically via Westlaw to UNC Law Students and Faculty].
This treatise provides an overview of marriage, divorce, adoption, custody, surrogacy and assisted reproduction, and other family law issues as they pertain to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
Kelso, Lloyd T. North Carolina Family Law Practice. St. Paul, MN : Thomson/West, 2008- (2024 Update) [KFN7500 .K442 2008] [Available electronically via Westlaw to UNC Law Students and Faculty].
This resource contains treatise-like analysis of issues in family law arranged by topic, with statutory and case law discussion included.
Reynolds, Suzanne. Lee's North Carolina Family Law. 5th ed. Charlottesville, VA : Michie Co., 1993- [KFN7494 .L43 1993 (2018 Update)] (Reserve Room) [Available electronically via Lexis+ to UNC Law Students and Faculty (2024 Update)].
Lee’s North Carolina Family Law covers the state’s laws governing marriage, divorce, child support and custody, parent child relationships, adoption and assisted conception, and procreational liberties among other topics.
Family Law and Practice. Rutkin, Arnold H., general editor. New York, NY : M. Bender, 1985- [KF503.4 .F35 (1990 Update)] [Available electronically via Lexis+ to UNC Law Students and Faculty (2024 Update)].
This comprehensive treatise covers uniform act approaches and various states’ approaches to marriage and divorce, domestic violence, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, and other family law issues.
Adoption Law and Practice. Joan Heifetz Hollinger, editor-in-chief. New York, NY : Matthew Bender & Company, 1988- [KF545 .A93 (2023 Update)] [Available electronically via Lexis+ to UNC Law Students and Faculty (2024 Update)].
By far the most respected title in adoption law, this treatise places local issues in broader context, provides information about interstate, state-federal, and international aspects of adoption, and is the acknowledged authority for dealing with the increased "constitutionalizing" of adoption law and practice.
McCahey, John P. et al. Child Custody and Visitation Law and Practice. New York, NY : Matthew Bender & Company, 1983- (2024 Update) [KF547 .C47].
This treatise covers all custody and visitation matters handled by the family law practitioner including: every phase of a disputed custody or visitation proceeding, effective use of expert witnesses, substantive law of custody and visitation, alternatives to traditional approaches, practical advise on management of a case, and analysis of UCCJEA, PKPA, ICWA, and the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.
Haralambie, Ann M. Handling Child Custody, Abuse and Adoption Cases. 3rd ed. Eagan, MN : Thomson Reuters/West, 2009- (2023-24 Update) [KF547 .H37] [Available electronically via Westlaw to UNC Law Students and Faculty].
This treatise contains detailed, practical advise and case summaries on all the issues concerning this increasingly sensitive area of the law. It thoroughly explains: establishing parentage, assisted reproductive technology, proving abuse, terminating parental rights, same sex- marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships, alternatives to litigation, drafting mediation agreements, etc.
Turner, Brett R. Equitable Distribution of Property. 4th ed. Eagan, MN : Thomson Reuters, 2019- (2024 Update) [KF524 .G642] [Available electronically via Westlaw to UNC Law Students and Faculty].
This treatise addresses a variety of problems involving property division systems, specific types of properties, and the mechanics of division.
