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Family Law 8th Ed Deskbook




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NEW EDITION 2025

Family law is a challenging, rapidly expanding, and ever-changing area of the law, making this two-volume set a best seller in the MoBarCLE library. This deskbook deals with the legal issues of all aspects of family law, including: child support and custody; antenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements; parenting plans; alternative dispute resolution and collaborative law; dissolutions; tort and criminal liability; property and taxation; parentage and reproduction; and enforcement of judgments and orders.  Family Law is written and reviewed by some of Missouri's most experienced family law attorneys and judges and provides comprehensive case summaries, statutory and rule references, and discussion.

8th edition (2025) 1215 pages

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Materials

Content

Chapters

1    |    The Lawyer`s Role in Family Law
            Abraham D. Kuhl

2    |    Marriage
            Alisse C. Camazine and Eleanore I. Palozola

3    |    Annulment
            James P. Carmody and Jordan A. Poole

4    |    Antenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
            Bruce E. Friedman

5    |   
Dissolution of Marriage
            Amy Rebecca Johnson

6    |   
Parentage
            Joanna Beck Wilkinson

7    |   
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction
            and Enforcement Act
            Abraham D. Kuhl and Kimberly J. Hatch

8    |    Child Custody and Visitation Rights
            Mary A. Cosmos

9    |   
Third Party Custody
            Michelle Spirn

10  |   
Adult Protection Orders, Child Protection Orders, and
            Child Abuse in the Domestic Case
            Kirk C. Stange, Kelly M. Davidzuk and Kathryn L. Dudley

11  |   
Child Support and Maintenance
            James H. Young, Abraham D. Kuhl,
            Jared Frick and P. Chandler Frick
   
12  |    Ch
aracterization and Division of Property in Divorce
            Cary J. Mogerman and Stephanie L. Jones

13  |   
Pensions and Deferred Compensation
            James P. Rosenbloom

14  |    T
axation
            Ryan L. Munro and Deborah L. Pearce

15  |    C
onflict of Laws
            Cary J. Mogerman and Joseph J. Kodner

16  |   
Tort Liability and the Family Relationship
            Michael L. Taylor and Seth W. Slayden

17  |   
Rights of the Unwed
            Ryan L. Munro and Kristen Dunnett

18  |   
The Law of Parentage and Assisted Reproduction
            Tim Schlesinger

19  |   
Parenting Plans
            Michael L. Taylor, Lindsey C. Bachman, and
            Jennifer C. Ray


20  |    Discovery
            Michael L. Taylor and Jennifer C. Ray

21  |   
Motion Practice Before Trial
            Maia Brodie, Elizabeth Biscan and Mollie Beth Amick

22  |   
Use of Experts
            Ryan L. Munro

23  |   
Trial Practice
            Michael L. Taylor and Lindsay C. Bachman

24  |   
Attorney Fees
            Therese Marchlewski

25  |   
Separation Agreements
            Daniel J. Pingelton

26  |   
Drafting a Judgment
            John R. Brage

27  |   
Post-Trial Motions
            Craig D. Ritchie

28  |   
Appeals
            Lawrence G. Gillespie
   
29  |   
Postdissolution Matters
            Richard J. Eisen, Margaret A. Boudreau,
            and Elisabeth C. Lillis


30  |    Enforcement of Judgments and Orders
            Tomei O. Peppard

31  |    Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
            Daniel J. Pingelton

3
2  |    Modification of Judgments
            Dana M. Outlaw, Jennifer Oswald Brown,
            and Erin Mayfield Craig

3
3  |    Enforcement of Judgments and Orders
            Tomei O. Peppard

34  |    Mediation, Collaborative Family Law, and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute
            Resolution
            Alan E. Freed

FORMS

Chapter 3—Annulment

Suggested Basic Form for Annulment Petitions—Based on Fraud.| §3.37
Suggested Basic Form for Annulment Petitions—Based on Lack of Capacity | §3.38


Chapter 5—Dissolution of Marriage

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage—Issues: Custody, Maintenance, Child Support, and
Attorney Fees | §5.44

Entry of Appearance | §5.45
Answer to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage—Issues: Custody, Maintenance, Child Support,
and Attorney Fees | §5.46

Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage | §5.47
Application for Temporary Child Support | §5.48
Application for Pendente Lite Support Orders | §5.49
Judgment With Property Settlement Agreement Not Incorporated—No Children | §5.51
Judgment Settlement Agreement—With Children | §5.52
Judgment—Contested Proceeding—Parenting Plan of Parties Rejected | §5.53
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit for Pleading in Custody Proceedings | §5.54

Chapter 19—Parenting Plans

Parenting Plan—Sample | §19.11

Chapter 21—Motion Practice Before Trial

Form Motion and Affidavit | §21.14

Chapter 23—Trial Practice

Client Conflict Check | §23.92
Dissolution Questionnaire | §23.93
Letter Requesting Documents | §23.94
Engagement Letter | §23.95
Fee Agreement | §23.96
Medical Records Authorization | §23.97
Employment Records Authorization | §23.98
Business Records Affidavit | §23.99
Exhibit List | §23.100
Witness List | §23.101

Chapter 24—Attorney Fees

Attorney Fee Contract | §24.3

Chapter 25—Separation Agreements

Introductory Material | §25.11
Incorporated Agreement Into Judgment | §25.12
Nonmarital Property | §25.13
Division of Real Property | §25.14
Allocation of Marital Debts | §25.16
Maintenance | §25.17
Other Provisions | §25.19
Property Checklist | §25.20

Chapter 29—Postdissolution Matters

Checklist of Postdissolution Matters | §29.49

Chapter 31—The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act


Forms | §31.50

Chapter 32—Modification of Judgments

Motion to Modify | §32.38
First Interrogatories | §32.39
Request for Production of Documents and Things | §32.40
Statement of Assets and Debts | §32.41
Income and Expense Statement | §32.42

Chapter 34—The Family Support Division

Form—Petition to Vacate Paternity Judgment | §34.40
Form—Petition for Judicial Review of Administrative Order for Child Support | §34.56
Form—Administrative Hearing Request to Challenge OTW | §34.73
Form—Petition for Judicial Review to Challenge OTW | §34.74
Form—Motion to Quash Administrative Order to Withhold | §34.78
Form—Petition for Judicial Review Challenging Administrative Modification | §34.113
Form—Joining FSD in a Modification | §34.121
Form—Petition to Expunge | §34.142