Margaret Pegi Price

Divorce and the Special Needs Child (eBook, ePUB)

A Guide for Parents

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Going through a divorce is always tough, but when a child with special needs is involved it can be especially challenging. This book takes a clear and comprehensive look at every aspect of the legal divorce process, and addresses all of the legal issues that divorcing parents of children with special needs face.

The author guides parents through the initial hurdles of choosing the right lawyer for their case, and explains exactly how to work with them to achieve the best possible outcome for all concerned. From agreeing upon child custody arrangements that meet the particular needs of the child, to making provision for child support payments, gathering together the documentation needed to prove a case, and dealing with financial issues such as debts and property distribution, no aspect of divorce is left uncovered. A set of checklists is included to ensure that parents consider everything they need to, and the book concludes with a useful list of further resources.

Written by an experienced family lawyer who went through her own divorce when her son, who has autism, was six, this book offers much-needed guidance to divorcing parents of children with a variety of special needs.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, D ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Januar 2011
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780857002846
• Artikelnr.: 38399809

Autorenporträt

Margaret "Pegi" Price

Inhaltsangabe

Note. Disclaimer. About the Author. Preface. 1. Your Child's Special Needs.
I. Types of Special Needs. II. Why Does this Matter in Divorce Court? III.
Impact of Divorce on Special Needs Children. 2. How to Hire a Good Divorce
Lawyer for Your Special Needs Case. I. Choosing Your Divorce Lawyer. II.
Finding Good Candidates. III. The Interview. IV. The Lawyer's Approach and
Personality. V. The Lawyer's Credentials. VI. Expectations. VII. Office
Procedures and Practices. 3. How Does a Case Go through Divorce Court? I.
Overview of Family Courts. II. The First Documents Filed with the Court.
III. Additional Documents Filed with the Court. IV. Temporary Orders and
Other Motions. V. Orders of Protection. VI. Court Meetings or Conferences.
VII. Discovery. VIII. What You Need to Know before the First Court Date.
IX. Settlement or Trial. 4. What Is Different about Your Case? I. Child
Custody and Visitation. II. Child Support. III. Alimony (Maintenance or
Spousal Support). IV. Property Distribution & Retirement Accounts. V.
Guardian Ad Litem. VI. Expert Witnesses. VII. Proving Your Case to the
Court. VII. Parenting Plan. IX. Settlement Agreement. X. Judgement. 5.
Child Custody & Visitation. I. Primary Caregiver Parent. II. Parent
Training. III. Logistical Considerations. I. Parental Denial. II. Lack of
Cooperation/Medical or Educational Neglect. III. Child's Schedule. IV.
Environmental Modifications. V. What Does Physical Custody Mean? VI. What
Does Legal Custody Mean? 6. Child Support. I. Current Expenses. II.
Therapy, Equipment & Medications. III. Supplements, Dietary Costs and
Sensory Items. IV. Respite Care. V. Professionals. VI. Home Modifications.
VII. Future Changes in the Child's Condition or Needs. 7. Alimony
(Maintenance or Spousal Support). I. Primary Caregiver's Job Future. II.
Primary Caregiver's Future Retirement Savings. III. How the Noncustodial
Parent Can Help. 8. Property Distribution & Retirement Accounts. I. How do
we Split up the House and Other Property? II. What Should We Do about the
Debts? III. How Do We Handle the Retirement Accounts? 9. How You Can Help
Your Lawyer Get the Best Result. I. Reasonable Expectations. II. Be
Cooperative, Not Confrontational. III. Collect Medical and Educational
Documents. IV. Help Educate Your Lawyer On Your Child's Special Needs. V.
Get Evaluations and Reports. VI. Guardian Ad Litem. VII. Expert Witnesses.
VIII. Translate the Jargon for Your Lawyer. 10. Tying up Loose Ends. I.
Share Information. II. Sign Releases and Authorizations. III. Papers to
Sign. IV. Car Titles, Mortgages & Quit Claim Deeds. V. Bank and Financial
Accounts. VI. Employers and Insurance. VII. Retirement Accounts. VIII.
Schools, Day Care, Therapists & Doctors. 11. Life after Divorce. I. Your
New Reality. II. Two Households and Visitation. III. Less Money, More
Expenses. IV. Future Relationships. V. Protecting Your Child. 12. What to
Do When Things Change in the Future. I. When Can the Court Help Me in the
Future? II. What Should I Do Then? 13. Resources. 14. Bibliography. 15.
Checklists. References. Sample Documents. Glossary. Index.