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The American Bar Association
Guide to Marriage, Divorce & Families

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Premarital Agreements

Chapter 2. Valid and Invalid Marriages

Chapter 3. Same-Sex Marriages, Civil Unions, and Domestic Partnerships

Chapter 4. Living Together

Chapter 5. Financial Aspects of Marriage

Chapter 6. Having Children

Chapter 7. Adoption

Chapter 8. Deciding Whether or Not to Divorce

Chapter 9. Separation, Annulment, and Divorce

Chapter 10. Dividing Property

Chapter 11. Alimony/Maintenance

Chapter 12. Child Support

Chapter 13. Custody and Parenting Time

Chapter 14. Domestic Violence

Chapter 15. Working With an Attorney

Chapter 16. Mediation and Other Alternatives

The American Bar Association Guide to Marriage, Divorce & Families
Copyright © 2006 American Bar Association

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ABA Guide to Marriage, Divorce & Families

• Premarital Agreements
• Valid and Invalid Marriages
• Same-Sex Marriages
• Living Together
• Financial Aspects of Marriage
• Having Children
• Adoption
• Deciding Whether to Divorce
• Separation, Annulment and Divorce
• Dividing Property
• Alimony/Maintenance
• Child Support
• Custody and Parenting Time
• Domestic Violence
• Working With Attorney
• Mediation and Other Alternatives

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