The Child Custody Book: How to Protect Your Children and Win Your Case (Rebuilding Books)

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Summary: A couple of good ideas!
Review: A little light but a couple of good ideas. Worth reading.

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Summary: Family Attorney reviews book
Review: James Stewart certainly left his mark on the Family Court in Santa Clara County. He and psychologist Terry Johnston (who edited the chpater on custody) made huge changes in the lives of many children. For more information about Stewart and Johnston, go to www.nationalcoalition.net. The parents organized for change in family court, and this would not have occurred without this duo. Note: Use entire review or none of it.

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Summary: Helpful information on a complicated topic
Review: Most people are put-off and confused by anything to do with legal procedure and process. I certainly am. That there is a judge/lawyer out there who can untangle things for the legal novice is a surprise to me. Written by an experienced California judge, with contributions from a licensed psychologist and custody evaluator, this book (in the series Rebuilding Books for divorce and beyond) places emphasis on the emotional component to the issues surrounding child custody. The do's and don'ts at the end of each chapter will help you figure out what you need to do. The glossary is most helpful - it explained legal words to me in language that I could understand. The book does not shy away from tricky topics like child abuse and false molestation or how to select a lawyer. Even though the authors are California-based, they're aware of legal trends nationwide, so you'll find this book useful if you live anywhere in the United States. If you or someone you know is faced with the difficult decisions involved in working out a child custody agreement, I'd recommend this book.

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Summary: Helpful information on a complicated topic
Review: Most people are put-off and confused by anything to do with legal procedure and process. I certainly am. That there is a judge lawyer out there who can untangle things for the legal novice is a surprise to me. Written by an experienced California judge, with contributions from a licensed psychologist and custody evaluator, this book (in the series Rebuilding Books for divorce and beyond) places emphasis on the emotional component to the issues surrounding child custody. The do's and don'ts at the end of each chapter will help you figure out what you need to do. The glossary is most helpful - it explained legal words to me in language that I could understand. The book does not shy away from tricky topics like child abuse and false molestation or how to select a lawyer. Even though the authors are California-based, they're aware of legal trends nationwide, so you'll find this book useful if you live in the United States. If you or someone you know is faced with the difficult decisions involved in working out a child custody agreement, I'd recommend this book.

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Summary: A basic book for anyone who is divorcing and has kids
Review: Most people are put-off and confused by anything to do with legal procedure and process. I certainly am. That there is a judge/lawyer out there who can untangle things for the legal novice is a surprise to me. Written by an experienced California judge, with contributions from a licensed psychologist and custody evaluator, this book (in the series Rebuilding Books for divorce and beyond) places emphasis on the emotional component to the issues surrounding child custody. The do's and don'ts at the end of each chapter will help you figure out what you need to do. The glossary is most helpful - it explained legal words to me in language that I could understand. The book does not shy away from tricky topics like child abuse and false molestation or how to select a lawyer. Even though the authors are California-based, they're aware of legal trends nationwide, so you'll find this book useful if you live anywhere in the United States. If you or someone you know is faced with the difficult decisions involved in working out a child custody agreement, I'd recommend this book.

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Summary: Too much emphasis on parental rights, what about kids rights
Review: The problem with this book is that it places emphasis on the legal concept of child custody and no emphasis whatsoever on the practical aspects of raising children. It treats child custody as a right of either parent (mostly mothers) and does not address a child's right to be raised by both parents - nor does it offer or suggest that parents can structure cohesive roles for actual parenting after a divorce occurs.

Most parents who obtain custody can expect to be back in court on many occasions - why? Because one parent has been reduced to minimal time with their children and no effective role as a parent. While the book rightfully acknowledges the challenges associated with a shared parenting arrangement, it does not even suggest that post divorce litigation will occur as a direct result of the current "one parent has custody, one parent has visitation" regime that exists in most parts of Canada and the US.

Not a good book for anyone who is looking to place a child centered approach to supporting their children after a divorce occurs.

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Summary: Ok for as far as it goes.
Review: This book does not fully, or clearly, and or concisely explain. It simply explains the process of court child custody litigation. It very simplisticly shows how custody decisions are made. It doesn't really explain what can be expected.

These guys don't personally understand why there is so much anger and pain and suggest we should easily move on.

This book is self-serving for attorneys, evaluators, family psychologists, and marriage and family therapists.

If you are buying everything, go ahead and buy this one.

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Summary: Good book, bad news if you're a man
Review: This book is a good and accurate work exhibiting family law and the court system, but the bad news is the state of family law and the court system, especially if you live in California. Some of the pages in this book will shock the average citizen, but sadly, it is, in fact, the law of the land, and this book tells that story fairly well, all be it a very sad story. Gentlemen, read this, and weep.

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Summary: resource for anyone who is trying to work out child custody
Review: This book was written by an experienced California judge, with contributions from a licensed psychologist and custody evaluator, is an excellent resource for anyone who is trying to work out a child custody agreement. At the end of each chapter, there is a `do and don't' list which could be extremely helpful. Excellent advice, especially if read before you file.