Wisconsin's
Custody, Placement, and Paternity Reform Legislation
State Bar Updates Family Law Resources
Updated Family Codebook Now Available
The changes in the law related to custody, placement, and paternity
make it more important than ever to have the updated statutes at your
fingertips. The 2000 edition of the State Bar's Wisconsin Family
Code and Related Statutes and Rules gives you the current statutes
in a convenient format for your desk or briefcase. The codebook includes
the Family Code (chapters 765-769), the relevant Wisconsin
Administrative Code chapters, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
(chapter 822), the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act, the federal
poverty guidelines, and many more related statutes and rules. A subject
index gives you quick access to the relevant law.
The Wisconsin Family Code and Related Statutes and Rules is
available through the State Bar for $30. To order, call (800)
728-7788.
Coming Soon: Revised System Book for Family Law
One of the State Bar's bestsellers, the System Book for Family
Law, will soon be available in a completely revised edition that
reflects the latest developments in divorce law. The book's text,
outlines, checklists, and forms will be updated to provide the most
current information on handling a divorce action from start to finish,
including the recently enacted child support enforcement provisions and
custody and placement rules. Current owners of the System Book for
Family Law will receive the revised edition automatically if they
are on the automatic supplementation service. Watch for further
information on the availability of this valuable resource for family law
practitioners.
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