LexisNexis AnswerGuide New York Family Court Proceedings Book

Authored by Joseph R. Carrieri, Esq., LexisNexis AnswerGuide New York Family Court Proceedings provides direct, New York-specific answers to questions that arise in day-to-day family law practice. It offers valuable insights prepared by a subject matter expert and active NY practitioner for dedicated family law lawyers, trial lawyers, civil practitioners, new associates and paralegals. It covers important topics related to family court proceedings, including initial pleadings, jurisdiction, persons in need of supervision (PINS), juvenile delinquency, child and spousal support proceedings, paternity proceedings, termination of parental rights, adoption proceedings, custody and visitation proceedings, family offense proceedings, child protective proceedings, and appeals. It includes over 90 detailed, task-oriented checklists and more than 300 practice pointers (Warning, Strategic Point, Exception, Timing) to ensure best practices and avoidance of potential practice pitfalls.