Author Description

Based upon the authors' combined experience of more than 50 years in family law, this definitive reference charts the developments in the field from the past to the future, providing a historical background and new trends. Marriage, antenuptial agreements, nonmartial cohabitation, separation agreements and the changes affecting the traditional goals of marriage, procreation and parenthood are among the topics discussed. Features recent cases and theories of recovery as well as initial interviews, financial issues, including fee-setting and retainer agreements, and professional responsibility.