law, combined with historical context and insight in topics of current interest. Engaging students with real-life examples and practical exercises centered on hot issues will induce excitement in the classroom and subsequently evoke a passionate response to the material covered in lecture. <p> <b>Instructors choose Family Law for Paralegals because: </b> </p> <p> • this <b>thoughtful and carefully written textbook</b> offers paralegal students the nuts-and-bolts of the law, while also providing a relevant historical framework and exposure to some of the most dynamic issues in family law today </p> <p> • <b>short historical overviews in each chapter</b> give students a meaningful understanding of family law </p> <p> • <b>comprehensive in coverage</b>, the book covers basic coverage of the issues of marriage and divorce, as well as <b>cutting-edge issues</b> such as non-marital families, child abuse and neglect, and same-sex marriage </p> <p> • <b>helpful real-life examples</b> enhance the textual discussions while sample forms show students what they will encounter in practice </p> <p> • <b>clear pedagogy</b>—including summaries, key terms, and review and discussion questions—helps students better understand the material and develop their critical thinking and writing skills </p> <p> • a <b>range of assignments</b> in each chapter provides students with the opportunity to practice different skills including research, analysis, memo writing, and argumentation </p> <p> • the <b>Instructor’s Manual</b> includes teaching tips and a Test Bank </p> <p> <b>Exciting changes to this Fourth Edition include: </b> </p> <p> • <b>new cases</b> that keep the book fresh in its Fourth Edition </p> <p> • <b>Internet references</b> in each chapter </p> <p> • <b>updated topical coverage</b>, with important new developments, particularly in the areas of gay/lesbian rights and nontraditional families </p> <p> <b>Family Law for Paralegals, Fourth Edition</b> uses clearly-written text and well-crafted pedagogy to make the material easily accessible to students, while a comprehensive educational package supports the instructor’s efforts give their students a thorough understanding of family law as it applies today. </p> <p> An author website to support classroom instruction using this title is available at <a href="http://www.aspenlawschool.com/ehrlich_familylaw4" target="_blank"> http://www.aspenlawschool.com/ehrlich_familylaw4</a> </p> <p> </p>

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