LEADER 05281nam 2200649Ia 450 001 9910791814703321 005 20230725021227.0 010 $a1-283-90625-2 010 $a0-85700-284-8 035 $a(CKB)2560000000070447 035 $a(EBL)677640 035 $a(OCoLC)711747250 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000468518 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11272126 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000468518 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10507235 035 $a(PQKB)11257869 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC677640 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL677640 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10446966 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL421875 035 $a(EXLCZ)992560000000070447 100 $a20100107d2010 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aDivorce and the special needs child$b[electronic resource] $ea guide for parents /$fMargaret "Pegi" Price 210 $aLondon ;$aPhiladelphia $cJessica Kingsley Publishers$d2010 215 $a1 online resource (274 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-84905-825-3 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aFRONT COVER; Divorce and the Special Needs Child:A Guide for Parents; Contents; DISCLAIMER; NOTE; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; PREFACE; CHAPTER 1Your Child's Special Needs; Types of special needs and disabilities; Why does this matter in divorce court?; Impact of divorce on special needs children; CHAPTER 2How to Hire a Good Divorce Lawyer for Your Special Needs Case; Choosing your divorce lawyer; Finding good candidates; The interview; The lawyer's approach and personality; The lawyer's credentials; Expectations; Office procedures and practices; CHAPTER 3How Does a Case Go through Divorce Court? 327 $aOverview of family courtsThe first documents filed with the court; Additional documents filed with the court; Temporary orders and other motions; Orders of Protection; Court meetings or conferences; Discovery; What you need to know before the first court date; Settlement or trial; CHAPTER 4What Is Different about Your Case?; Child custody and visitation; Child support; Alimony (maintenance or spousal support); Property distribution and retirement accounts; Guardian-ad-Litem; Expert witnesses; Proving your case to the court; Parenting Plan; Settlement Agreement; Judgment of Dissolution 327 $aCHAPTER 5Child Custody and VisitationCustody factors; Visitation factors; Unique custody and visitation factors for a child with special needs; CHAPTER 6Child Support; Current expenses; Therapy, equipment, and medications; Supplements, dietary costs, and sensory items; Respite care; Professionals; Home modifications; Future changes in the child's condition or needs; CHAPTER 7Alimony (maintenance or spousal support); Primary caregiver's job future; Primary caregiver's future retirement savings; How the noncustodial parent can help; CHAPTER 8Property Distribution and Retirement Accounts 327 $aHow do we split up the house and other property?What should we do about the debts?; How do we handle the retirement accounts?; CHAPTER 9How You Can Help Your Lawyer Get the Best Result; Reasonable expectations; Be cooperative, not confrontational; Collect medical and educational documents; Help educate your lawyer on your child's special needs; Get evaluations and reports; Guardian-ad-Litem; Expert witnesses; Translate the jargon for your lawyer; CHAPTER 10Tying up Loose Ends; Share information; Sign releases and authorizations; Papers to sign; Car titles, mortgages, and quitclaim deeds 327 $aBank and financial accountsEmployers and insurance; Retirement accounts; Schools, daycare, therapists, and doctors; CHAPTER 11Life after Divorce; Your new reality; Two households and visitation; Less money, more expenses; Future relationships; Protecting your child; CHAPTER 12What to Do When Things Change in the Future; When can the court help me in the future?; What should I do then?; CHECKLISTS; SAMPLE DOCUMENTS; REFERENCES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; RESOURCES; GLOSSARY; INDEX 330 $aThis book takes a comprehensive look at every aspect of the legal divorce process, and addresses the legal issues that divorcing parents of children with special needs face. It 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. 606 $aChildren of divorced parents$xServices for$zUnited States$vPopular works 606 $aChildren with disabilities$xLegal status, laws, etc$zUnited States$vPopular works 606 $aDivorce$xLaw and legislation$zUnited States$vPopular works 606 $aDivorced parents$zUnited States$vHandbooks, manuals, etc 615 0$aChildren of divorced parents$xServices for 615 0$aChildren with disabilities$xLegal status, laws, etc. 615 0$aDivorce$xLaw and legislation 615 0$aDivorced parents 676 $a346.7301/66 700 $aPrice$b Margaret S$01551113 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910791814703321 996 $aDivorce and the special needs child$93810429 997 $aUNINA