Recognizing that the judicial system is overwhelmed by family law cases and is, at times, ill-equipped to handle cases involving children with special needs, author and attorney, Margaret “Pegi” S. Price has drafted a practical guide that can help lawyers address the needs of these families better and prevent placing these children in crisis. She begins her book, The Special Needs Child and Divorce: A Practical Guide to Handling and Evaluating Cases, with a description of what special needs are, a discussion of pertinent legislation regarding disabilities, and some guidance to enable courts and attorneys to identify and handle cases involving children with special needs.
Read moreLatest & Greatest – Advancing Equity
Advancing Equity at the Intersection of Race, Mental Illness, and Criminal Justice Involvement by Attorney Deanna M. Adams highlights the complexity of the intersection of race, mental illness, and criminal justice involvement.
Read moreLatest & Greatest – How to Draft Easements
It has been said that “possession is nine-tenths of the law.” If that adage is true, where does that leave an easement, a nonpossessory interest in land that permits the holder the right to use the property of another? Even though they are nonpossessory, easements can carry quite a bit of weight. Attorney Dean N. Alterman recognizes the importance of these interests and, with How to Draft Easements, he has drafted a guide to help real estate lawyers prepare clear and effective agreements that could stand the test of time.
Read moreLegal Resources for Public Librarians
The following list details topics frequently brought up at the reference desk of the Harris County Hainsworth Law Library, along with reliable resources for information. In all situations, patrons should consult or get the advice of a trusted attorney.
Read moreLatest & Greatest: Women in Law: Discovering the True Meaning of Success
“We all belong here.” This statement encapsulates the message of empowerment shared by the contributing authors of Women in Law: Discovering the True Meaning of Success, an anthology of reflections by women lawyers describing what success means to them. The authors recount their personal journeys and the choices they made that placed them on their life’s path.
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