Legal Resources 1

Compiled for Flying Solo by
Margorie Engel, © 1994
First of Three Files

Resources on Legal Matters
Organizations and publications in this section are listed under four headings including General, Support and Property, Mediation, and Domestic Abuse.

GENERAL

ABA Center on Children and the Law
1800 M St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)331-2250
Fax: (202)331-2220
Howard Davidson, Dir.
Information clearinghouse that provides attorneys with technical assistance, legal advice, and training in the area of children’s legal rights. Disseminates information on child support, foster care, termination of parental rights, child abuse reporting, and other children’s legal issues. Seeks to influence legislation affecting children’s rights; trains state child welfare agency personnel. Conducts legal research on the evolution of children’s rights in the U.S. Operated by the Young Lawyer’s Division of the American Bar Association. Publications: ABA Juvenile and Child Welfare Law Reporter, monthly. Children’s Legal Rights Journal, quarterly. Also issues publications catalog.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
150 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 2040
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312)263-6477
Lorraine J. West, Exec.Dir.
Board-certified attorneys specializing in the field of matrimonial and family law. Seeks to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the cause of matrimonial law in an effort to preserve the welfare of the family and society. Conducts legal institutes. Sponsors advanced mandatory continuing legal education program. Presents awards. Publications: Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, annual. List of Certified Fellows, annual. Newsletter, periodic. Proceedings, semiannual.

American Bar Association
750 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312)988-5000
Free: 800-621-6159
Fax: (312)988-6281
David J. A. Hayes Jr., Exec.Dir.
Also known as ABA. Attorneys in good standing of the bar of any state. Conducts research and educational projects and activities to: encourage professional improvement; provide public services; improve the administration of civil and criminal justice; increase the availability of legal services to the public. Administers numerous standing and special committees, and operates 25 sections, including Family Law. Publications: ABA Journal, monthly. Includes association activities and developments in law and the profession. Family Advocate, quarterly. Journal providing practical information on divorce, mental health, juveniles, custody, support, and problems of the aging; covers current trends, recent court decisions, and new legislation. Family Law Quarterly, quarterly. Journal covering judicial decisions, legislation, and taxation in regards to divorce, custody, support, aging, and other issues; includes summaries of state and local bar association projects. Publishes numerous other journals, magazines, and newsletters.

American Bar Association Standing Committee on Dispute Resolution
1800 M St. NW, Ste. 790
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)331-2258
Fax: (202)331-2220
Larry E. Ray, Staff Dir.
A standing committee of the American Bar Association. Lawyers, judges, law professors, and other legal professionals. Serves as an information clearinghouse on dispute resolution; provides technical services; coordinates actions of dispute resolution programs worldwide. Encourages the participation of state and local bar associations in dispute resolution activities. Maintains library of 500 documents and journals. Publications: Dispute Resolution, periodic. Newsletter. Dispute Resolution Directory, periodic. Law School Directory, periodic. Legislative Updates, periodic. Also publishes Confidentiality in Mediation (legislative monographs), and Mediation: The Coming of Age.

American Divorce Association of Men
1519 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: (708)364-1555
Louis J. Filczer, Exec.Dir.
Also known as ADAM. Individuals promoting divorce reform and the implementation of new divorce procedures. Provides individual divorce counseling and divorce mediation; educational and therapeutic meetings; investigative services; lawyer referral lists; strategic laymen and legal knowledge; educational services; guidance in legal self-representation; human relations consulting. Conducts research programs and seminars. Operates library. Maintains EVE, a women’s council. Publications: Newsletter, periodic.

American Prepaid Legal Services Institute
541 N. Fairbanks Ct.
Chicago, IL 60611-3314
Phone: (312)988-5751
Fax: (312)988-5032
Insurance companies, prepaid legal plan sponsors and administrators, lawyers and law firms, and others interested in prepaid/group legal services. The concept of prepaid legal services is similar to that of health insurance. The consumer pays a fixed amount each year or month in exchange for certain (legal) service benefits to be used as needed. Acts as a national information and technical assistance resource.

“Annulment: A Personal Reflection”
Richard C. Haas. America, May 19, 1990, pp. 499(4).

“Annulments: When Is a Marriage Not a Marriage?”
Gerald M. Costello. U.S. Catholic, October 1988, pp. 6(8).

“Answers to Your Most-Asked Legal Questions”
Mary S. Butler. Consumers Digest, Vol. 27, Mar.-Apr. 1988, pp. 73(5). Includes related information.

“The Art of the (Marriage) Deal”
Lisa J. Moore. U.S. News & World Report, Vol. 108, March 5, 1990, pp. 68(1). Discusses prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Emphasizes the importance of each spouse hiring a separate matrimonial attorney in order to give the postnuptial agreement more power in court. Postnuptial agreement provisions concerning child custody and support are not binding in court, as judges make decisions that are in the best interests of children.

Association of Child Advocates
1625 K St. NW, Ste. 510
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202)554-4747
Eve Brooks, Pres.
Independent, state, and local child advocacy organizations are members; other interested organizations are associate members. Serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information among members, whose activities impact on state and local public policy issues including family support service, child welfare, and child care. Goals include: increasing the ability of child advocacy organizations to influence public policy; maximizing the effectiveness of existing child advocacy resources and techniques; improving the fundraising methods and overall financial status of members; assisting in the development of new and emerging child advocacy organizations; enhancing public awareness of child advocates as responsible spokespersons for vulnerable children. Also known as: National Association of State-Based Child Advocacy Organizations. Publications: The Child advocates Information Exchange, bimonthly. Newsletter includes member profiles, publication reviews, and calendar of events. Also publishes brochure.

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
c/o Ann Milne
329 W. Wilson
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608)251-4001
Fax: (608)251-2231
Ann Milne, Exec.Dir.
Judges, counselors, family court personnel, attorneys, mediators, researchers, and teachers concerned with the resolution of family disputes as they affect children. Proposes to develop and improve the practice of mediation and counseling as a complement to judicial procedures. Aims to strengthen the family unit and minimize family strife by improving the process of marriage, family, and divorce counseling; and to provide an interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of ideas, for the creation of new approaches to child custody matters and solutions to problems of family discord. Conducts research and offers technical assistance and training to courts, legal associations, judicial organizations, and behavioral science professionals. Publications: AFCC Newsletter, quarterly. Directory, annual. Family and Conciliation Courts Review, quarterly. Journal. Also publishes articles, pamphlets, manuals, and papers; makes available videotapes.

Between Love and Hate
Plenum Publishing Corp.
233 Spring St.
New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212)620-8000
Fax: (212)463-0742
Lois Gold. 1992. Subtitle: A Guide to Civilized Divorce. Addresses issues such as divorce and separation, children of divorce, conflict resolution, and family law. Chapters cover specific topics such as timing, parenting plans, negotiation, mediation, and what to expect from lawyers and the legal process.

Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Death on the Record
Reymont Associates
PO Box 114
Cooper Sta.
New York, NY 10276
Phone: (212)473-8031
Fax: (212)677-5048
Covers approximately 300 state vital statistics bureaus and other official sources of personal and
family records.

Center for Law and Social Policy
1616 P St. NW, Ste. 450
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)328-5140
Fax: (202)328-5195
Alan Houseman, Dir.
Also known as CLASP. Public interest law firm in which experienced lawyers participate in a program of representation for low-income families on major problems of public policy. Concentrates its efforts in the areas of family policy, legal services, and welfare reform. Publications: Family Matters, quarterly. Newsletter. Report, annual. Also publishes manuals on child support enforcement, teen parents, and education and training for AFDC recipients.

Center for Women Policy Studies
2000 P St. NW, Ste. 508
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)872-1770
Fax: (202)296-8962
Leslie R. Wolfe, Exec.Dir.
Purpose is to educate the public and policymakers regarding issues of women’s equity. Conducts studies of such issues as rape and domestic violence, occupational segregation and its roots in education, Social Security equity for women, and sexual harassment in the workplace. Has testified before congressional and governmental committees and commissions. Maintains library with emphasis on women’s issues and AIDS.

Child Care Law Center
22 2nd St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415)495-5498
Fax: (415)495-6734
Carol S. Stevenson, Exec.Dir.
Provides legal services, technical assistance, and training programs to attorneys and others working to improve child care for low-income families. Develops legislative and regulatory policies; monitors legislative issues. Publications: Legal Update, quarterly. Newsletter. Also publishes Family Day Care Zoning Advocacy Guide, Legal Guide for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, and The Child Care Tax Credit: A Booklet for Parents.
Child Support, Welfare Dependency, and poverty
Philip K. Robins. American Economic Review, Vol. 76, September 1986, pp. 768(21). Empirical analysis of policy effect on female-headed families.

Children’s Defense Fund
25 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202)628-8787
Free: 800-CDF-1200
Fax: (202)662-3530
Marian Wright Edelman, Pres.
Provides advocacy on behalf of the nations children and teenagers. Engages in research, public education, monitoring of federal agencies, litigation, legislative drafting and testimony, assistance to state and local groups, and community organizing in areas of child welfare, child health, adolescent pregnancy prevention, child care and development, family services, and child mental health. Works with individuals and groups to change policies and practices resulting in neglect or maltreatment of millions of children. Divisions: Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention; Child Care; Child Welfare; Education; Family Support; Health; Research; Youth Employment. Publications: CDF Reports, monthly. Newsletter providing articles on issues relating to children and adolescents. Topics include child care, health, education, teen pregnancy prevention, and foster care. Contains statistics on child poverty and data on congressional voting ratings on children’s issues. The State of America’s Children, annual. Examines the status of America’s children, youths, and families. Emphasizes ways that advocates, communities, states, and the federal government can work together to improve maternal and child health, child care, child welfare, youth employment, education, housing, and more. Also publishes The Health of America’s Children: Maternal and Child Health Data Book, and other books, handbooks, and posters on issues affecting children.

Children’s Rights Council
220 Eye St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202)547-6227
Fax: (202)546-4272
David L. Levy, Pres.
Promotes strengthened families and the achievement of divorce and custody reforms; work to minimize hostilities between parents involved in marital disputes. Favors joint custody and shared parenting, mediation, access enforcement, equitable child support, family formation, family preservation, and school-based programs for children at risk. Files amicus curiae briefs in cases of domestic relations matters such as joint custody, support, and visitation issues. Conducts research and compiles statistics; monitors legislation; maintains speakers bureau. Bestows: Chief Justice Warren E. Burger Healer Awards for judges, lawyers, and others who promote healing, not just litigation, in the domestic relations area; Media Awards for best in media affecting children of separation and divorce; Positive Parenting Awards for organizations and individuals who promote active parenting by both parents. Computerized services: Database of custody and divorce reform groups in the U.S. Committees: Early Childhood Education; Research. Affiliated with: Mothers Without Custody. Formerly: National Council for Children’s
Rights. Publications: Catalog of Resources, periodic. Lists books, reports, and cassettes. Parenting Directory, annual. Lists 1,200 parenting groups in the U.S. Speak Out for Children, quarterly. Newsletter; includes book reviews. Also publishes The Best Parent is Both Parents, reports, and audiocassettes; distributes My Mom and Dad are Getting a Divorce, I Think Divorce Stinks, and Kids’ Guide to Divorce (books for children), Helping Your Child Succeed After Divorce, Mom’s House, Dad’s House, and How to Win as a Stepfamily (books for parents), reports, audiocassettes, legal briefs, model bills, and other material.

The Complete Guide for Men and Women Divorcing
St. Martins Press, Inc.
175 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212)674-5151
Melvin Belli and Mel Krantzler. 1990. Offers advice on selecting a lawyer, keeping divorce costs down, communicating with the children, determining the best form of custody and visitation, channeling hostility, and dealing with the mourning process.

The Complete Legal Guide to Marriage, Divorce, Custody, and Living Together
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212)512-2000
Free: 800-722-4726
Steven Mitchell Sack. 1987.

Directory of Fathers’ Rights Organizations
Fathers for Equal Rights, Inc.
3623 Douglas Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50310-5345
Phone: (515)277-8789
Covers about 1,000 organizations and individuals advocating or involved in private divorce mediation; parental rights; divorce reform; child location; divorce support groups for children, grandparents, second spouses, stepparents, and noncustodial mothers; publishers of relevant periodicals.


Dissolution of Marriage: Do It Yourself
LawPak, Inc.
PO Box 19667
224 Klotter Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Phone: (513)961-3600
1989.

Divorce: An American Tradition
Oxford University Press, Inc.
200 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212)679-7300
Free: 800-451-7556
Fax: (212)725-2972
Glenda Riley. 1991. Explores the history of divorce dating back to Massachusetts Puritans in 1639. Specifically addresses the historical conflict of anti-divorce and pro-divorce factions that resulted in unfair divorce legislation. Includes black and white photographs.

Divorce and Child Custody
Makai Publishing Group
PO Box 14213
Scottsdale, AZ 85267-4213
Phone: (602)951-2653
Richard L. Strohm. 1992. Subtitle: Your Options and Legal Rights.

Divorce Court: Another Good Reason to Stay Married
Penelope Mesic. Chicago, Vol. 42, September, 1993, pp. 68(6). Many couples find that divorce court is traumatic emotionally, because of the failure of the judges to make thoughtful, empathetic decisions. Judges are given extensive powers to bring about fairness in the breakup of a family, but those powers are sometimes misused. Includes related articles.

The Divorce Decisions Workbook
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
1221 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Margorie L. Engel and Diana D. Gould. 1992. Subtitle: A Planning and Action Guide. Provides practical information and advice in the four primary decision areas of divorce including legal, financial, practical, and emotional. Chapters cover such topics as understanding the divorce process, getting organized, pulling yourself and family together, understanding legal and financial aspects, child custody and support, and structuring the separation agreement. Workbook format helps readers organize and document divorce-related information. Appendix lists professional associations and support groups that provide divorce assistance.

Divorce Defenses
Tani Maher. Financial World, Vol. 158, January 24, 1989, pp. 56(4). Includes article on mediation.

Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage Laws of the United States
Nova Pub. Co.
4882 Kellogg Circle
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone: (303)443-7745
Free: 800-748-1175
Fax: (303)545-9901
Daniel Sitarz. 1990.


“The Divorce Game: Slippery Numbers”
Newsweek, Vol. 110, July 13, 1987, pp. 55(1). How demographers make divorce predictions.

“Divorce: Hardball Style”
Jack Bettridge. Inc., Vol. 8, September 1991, pp. 111(2). Attorneys give advice on how men can get the most out of a divorce. Points are given on legal advantages men can use.

The Divorce Law Handbook
Human Science Press, Inc.
233 Spring St.
New York, NY 10013-1578
Phone: (212)620-8000
Free: 800-221-9369
Fax: (212)463-0742
Elliot D. Samuelson. 1987. Subtitle: A Comprehensive Guide to Matrimonial Practice.

Divorce Lawyers
Saint Martin’s Press, Inc.
175 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212)674-5151
Emily Couric. 1993. Subtitle: What Happens in America’s Courts. Discusses the divorce process in lay terms. Covers actual cases in which client/lawyer relationships and different approaches to the legal system are examined. Topics covered include prenuptial agreements, child custody, child snatching, property rights, placing a value on businesses, relocation, stepparent rights, abuse, and more. Lists support groups and resources.

Divorce and the Myth of Lawyers
Harlan Press
666 Old Country Rd., Ste. 705
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516)222-0119
Lenard Marlow. 1992. Provides a critical analysis of adversarial divorce proceedings based on a mental health perspective of divorce. Presents the view that mediation, rather than litigation, is the best way to reach an agreement.

Divorce: Play the Game to Win
Freedom Enterprises
4643 N. 74th Pl.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (602)968-7112
Jan E. Ross and Dianna Kremis. 1988.

Divorce Reform at the Crossroads
Yale University Press
92A Yale Sta.
New Haven, CT 06520
Phone: (203)432-0960
Fax: (203)432-0948
Stephen D. Sugarman and Kay Herma Hill. 1990. Seven essays written by prominent family law scholars address the question of divorce reform for the past 20 years, including the impact on American families, and suggestions for additional reform.


The Divorce Revolution
Free Press
866 3rd Ave.
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212)702-3130
Fax: (212)605-9364
Leonore J. Weitzman. 1987. Focuses on the economic conditions of women and children since the shift to no-fault divorce. Also discusses the idea that changes in divorce laws have undermined marriage and family.

Divorce: You Can Do It Yourself
The Forms Man, Inc.
35A Jefryn Blvd., W.
Deer Park, NY 11729
Phone: (516)242-0009
Eric R. Lutker, Ph.D. and Carl F. Wand, Esq. 1992. Step-by-step guide to preparing yourself and your family for a successful divorce. Includes topics such as understanding the law, organizing data, tax and insurance issues, parenting for the future, reaching an agreement, drawing an agreement, and filing for divorce. Appendices include worksheets for collecting data on marital assets, and sample forms such as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, and Stipulation of Settlement. Chart lists state provisions regarding divorce.

Divorce Yourself: The National No-Fault Divorce Kit
Nova Publishing Co.
4882 Kellogg Cir.
Boulder, CO 80303
Phone: (303)443-7745
Free: 800-748-1175
Fax: (303)545-9901
Daniel Sitarz. 1991. Revised edition of Divorce Yourself: The National No-Fault No-Lawyer Divorce Handbook. Divorce guide covering such topics as division of property, spousal and child support, child custody, and visitation.

Don’t Settle for Less
Doubleday & Company
1540 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212)354-6500
Fax: (212)492-9700
Bev Pekala. 1994. Subtitle: A Woman’s Guide to Getting a Fair Divorce and Custody
Settlement.

Drug Addiction: Possible Ground for Annulment
Pat Windsor. National Catholic Reporter, Vol. 27, October 11, 1991, pp. 3(1). Subtitle: Dysfunctional Family Also a Consideration. Catholic church marriage tribunals can now grant annulments on the basis of psychological and family problems that would impair a person’s ability to consent at the time of the marriage.

Easing the Pain
The Economist, Vol. 307, May 28, 1988, pp. 60(1). Examines divorce law.

Easing The Pain of Divorce
The New York Times, Vol. 142, August 20, 1993, pp. A12(N), A28(L). Editorial examining new rules to protect matrimonial clients against unscrupulous lawyers in the state of New York.



Encyclopedia of Matrimonial Clauses
Law Journal Seminars-Press
111 8th Ave.
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212)741-8300
Free: 800-888-8300
Fax: (212)463-5526
Raoul Lionel Felder. 1990.

F.A.I.R. (Child Care)
322 Mall Blvd., Ste. 440
Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 800-722-FAIR
Fax: (412)856-6444
Dr. Joseph A. Mayercheck, Pres. & Dir.
Fathers advocacy group for children, parents, stepparents, and grandparents affected by divorce and the resulting legal proceedings. Seeks to ensure a healthy and responsible relationship between children and both divorced parents. Compiles statistics; conducts educational programs and produces educational videotape series. Maintains library.

Family Law Council
PO Box 217
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Anthony Gil, Coordinator
Introduces and promotes alternative methods of aid for families experiencing divorce or reconciliation. Seeks to replace present laws and court systems regarding divorce. Supports use of arbitration and mediation in settling family disputes; seeks to establish parental rights. Sponsors various project committees.

Family Law Dictionary
Nolo Press
950 Parker St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (510)549-1976
Free: 800-992-6656
Fax: (510)548-5902
Robin Leonard and Stephen Elias. 1990. Translates legal terms into simple English. Provides cross-references and examples. Covers such topics as child custody and visitation, child support, and alimony.

Family Law: The Ground for Divorce
UNIPUB
Div. of Kraus Organization, Ltd.
4611-F Assembly Dr.
Lanham, MD 20706-4391
Phone: (301)459-7666
Free: 800-274-4888
HMSO staff. 1990.

The Family Legal Companion
Allworth Press
Allworth Communications, Inc.
10 E. 23rd St.
New York, NY 10010
Thomas Hauser. 1992. Covers consumer rights in a variety of subjects. Includes chapter on divorce covering such topics as do-it-yourself divorce kits, mediation, annulment, pensions, loans, child custody, and visitation.

Fathers and Children’s Equality
PO Box 17
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Phone: (215)688-4748
Advocates equal treatment of both spouses in divorce proceedings, mandatory mediation, child custody awards that protect the best interests of the children, recognition of grandparents rights, legislation requiring joint custody in cases where there is a lack of compelling evidence against such awards.

Fathers for Equal Rights
PO Box 010847, Flagler Sta.
Miami, FL 33101
Phone: (305)895-6351
Louis Welch, Exec.Dir.
Parents and grandparents involved in divorce and child custody disputes. Strives to prevent children from becoming victims of the legal divorce process. Fights discrimination against men in divorce cases involving custody issues. Seeks to educate the public about the ramifications of the absence of a father figure in the family. Works to establish minimum standards of competence for attorneys in child custody cases. Serves as clearinghouse on matters involving child custody litigation; makes recommendations to the legislature and courts. Researches issues such as the single-parent family in America and the changing family unit. Offers referral service. Publications: Fathers Winning Child Custody Cases. Also publishes books, booklets, and other educational materials related to child custody and divorce; makes available Pro Se kits and Pro Per packages for members who are unable to hire an attorney.


The Fault in No-Fault Divorce
Barbara Amiel. Macleans, Vol. 99, May 26, 1986, pp.9(1).

Finding Fault with No-Fault Divorce
Gary S. Becker. Business Week, December 7, 1992, pp. 22(1). No-fault divorce laws are responsible for many of the problems associated with divorce, particularly the problems of women with children. Divorce by mutual consent would improve the bargaining position of these women.

Free Advice from Top Divorce Lawyers
Marilyn Stasio. Cosmopolitan, Vol. 211, November 1991, pp. 186(4). Top divorce lawyers offer expert advice on divorce settlement expectations and prenuptial agreements.

>From Chattel to Full Citizens
Bob Cohn. Newsweek, Vol. 120, September 21, 1992, pp. 88(2). Children’s legal rights and laws to protect children have been expanding since the late 1960s. The government’s increasing power to intervene in family matters is also addressed.

Getting Apart Together
Impact Pub.
10655 Big Oak Circle
Manassas, VA 22111
Phone: (703)361-7300
Martin Kranitz. 1987. Subtitle: The Couples Guide to a Fair Divorce or Separation.

Getting Divorced Without Ruining Your Life
Simon & Schuster, Inc.
Simon & Schuster Bldg.
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212)698-7000
Sam Margulies, Ph.D., J.D. 1992. Subtitle: A Reasoned, Practical Guide to the Legal, Emotional and Financial Ins and Outs of Negotiating a Divorce Settlement. By staying in control of their own divorce, couples will minimize conflict by not being drawn into the adversarial divorce system, which often encourages negative behavior and creates legal complications.

Getting Your Share
Crown Pub.
PO Box 1337
Santa Clarita, CA 91386-0337
Phone: (805)251-2223
Fax: (805)251-8584
Lois Brenner and Robert Stein. 1989. Subtitle: A Women’s Guide to Successful Divorce
Strategies.

Grandparents Anonymous
1924 Beverly
Sylvan Lake, MI 48320
Phone: (313)682-8384
Luella M. Davison, Founder
Grandparents who are denied legal visitation of grandchildren as a result of divorce, death of a son or daughter, custody disputes, or a breakdown in family communications. Promotes the well-being of grandchildren regardless of race, color, or creed. Assists grandparents who are seeking legal visitation rights. Is seeking to have March 18 observed in all schools in the United States as Grandparents and Grandchildren Day (presently observed in Michigan). Disseminates information for establishing observance in other states. Conducts children’s services. Publications: Newsletter, periodic.

Grounds for Divorce
Oxford University Press
200 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212)679-7300
Free: 800-451-7556
Fax: (212)725-2972
Gwynn Davis. 1988.

A Guide for Military Wives Facing Separation or Divorce
Ex-Pose
PO Box 11191
Alexandria, VA 22312
Designed to help women select and work with an attorney, and understand the legal process. Contains copies of all pertinent federal legislation with layman’s explanation.

Handbook of Family Law
Prentice Hall
Rte. 9W
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Phone: (201)592-2000
Lester Wallman and Lawrence J. Schwartz. 1989.

How to File Your Own Divorce: With Forms
Sphinx Publishing
1725 Clearwater-Largo Rd. S.
Clearwater, FL 34616
Phone: (813)587-0999
Free: 800-226-5291
Fax: (813)586-5088
Edward A. Haman. 1993.

How to Get Your Uncontested Divorce: On Your Own and Without an Attorney
Venture Press, Inc.
1999 Cato Ave.
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814)234-4561
Sherry Wells. 1992.

How to Protect Your Spousal Rights
Contemporary Books, Inc.
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312)782-9181
Fax: (312)782-2157
Tom Biracree. 1991. Subtitle: The Complete Guide to Your Legal and Financial Rights. Offers advice on how to negotiate the best prenuptial agreement, safeguarding financial assets, enforcing alimony and child-support obligations, and preserving social security, pension, and insurance benefits.

How State Laws Affect Women
David Oliver Relin. Scholastic Update, Vol. 119, May 18, 1987, pp. 22(2).

The Illusion of Equality
University of Chicago Press
5801 S. Ellis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (312)702-7700
Fax: (312)702-9756
Martha Fineman Albertson. 1991. Subtitle: The Rhetoric and Reality of Divorce Reform.
Addresses social and economic concerns of divorced women. Advocates legislation for reforms in divorce, property, and child custody laws. Also examines the economical disadvantages women face in the workplace. Covers topics such as divorce and separation, economics and the family, family law, and custody and child support.

Impact of Divorce, Single Parenting and Stepparenting on Children
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
365 Broadway
Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Phone: (201)666-4110
Free: 800-926-6579
Fax: (201)666-2394
Mavis Hetherington and Josephine Arasteh, editors. 1988.
Guide for dealing with parenting issues during and after a divorce. Provides information on four major areas of study including demographics and living arrangements, the legal system, single parenting, and remarriage/stepparenting. Chapters cover such topics as ethnicity and single parenting in the United States, mediation and settlement of divorce disputes, comparisons of joint and sole legal custody agreements, and children of divorce.

In Defense of Children
Charles Scribners
Sons Bennett Publishing Co.
Div. of Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc.
866 3rd Ave.
New York, NY 10022
Thomas A. Nazario. 1988.
Subtitle: Understanding the Rights, Needs, and Interests of the Child.

Institute for the Study of Matrimonial Laws
c/o Sidney Siller
11 Park Pl., Ste. 1116
New York, NY 10007
Phone: (212)766-4030
Sidney Siller, Pres.
Encourages rational and objective state and national laws relating to divorce, alimony, custody, and visitation that reflect contemporary life. Aids local communities in establishing programs to help single parents and their children; encourage professional research. Proposes to undertake community service, such as conducting marriage seminars and providing training consultants; studies the emotional aspects of divorce; compiles demographic and statistical information. Sponsors educational programs. Maintains library of 10,000 volumes and other documents dealing with divorce, alimony, and custody. Affiliated with: National Committee for Fair Divorce and Alimony Laws. Publications: Bulletin, monthly (except summer).

The Jacoby & Meyers Law Offices Guide to Divorce
H. Holt
115 W. 18th St., 6th Fl.
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212)886-9200
Gail J. Koff. 1991.

Journal of Divorce and Remarriage
The Haworth Press, Inc.
10 Alice St.
Binghamton, NY 13904-1580
Free: 800-342-9678
Fax: (607)722-1424
Quarterly. Journal containing clinical studies and research in family therapy, mediation, and law.

A Lawyer Tells Women What They Should Know About Divorce
Fern Susan Garber. Good Housekeeping, Vol. 205, July 1987, pp. 64(4).

let’s Tell the Truth about Annulments
James Tunstead Burtchaell. U.S. Catholic, Vol. 53, July 1988, pp.33(2).

The Liberator
Richard F. Doyle
17854 Lyons St.
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Phone: (602)464-7663
Monthly newsletter. Concerned with the rights and perspective of divorced fathers. Discusses men’s issues and monitors developments in family law.

Loving and Leaving: Winning at the Business of Divorce
Lexington Books
866 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10022
Bernard Rothman. 1991. Practical advice on the financial, legal, and emotional issues that are part of the divorce process. Includes checklists and guidelines for custody negotiation, mediation processes, and related issues.

Male Parents for Equal Rights
600 Wildel Ave., No. 67
New Castle, DE 19720-6136
Phone: (302)571-8883

Managing a Divorce Like a Business
Laura Jereski. Working Woman, Vol. 18, February 1993, pp. 30(3). Women who are getting divorced should not be afraid to ask their divorce attorneys questions about their charges and their practices. Nine cost-saving steps to consider when hiring a divorce attorney are described.

The Matrimonial Strategist
Leader Publications
New York Law Publishing Company
111 8th Ave.
New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212)741-8300
Fax: (212)463-5523
Reports on legal strategies and developments in the area of matrimonial law, including such topics as tax considerations, custody, visitation, division of property, and valuation.

Men in the Shadows
Liberty Bell Press & Publishing Company
4700 South 900 East, Ste. 3-183
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Phone: (801)943-8573
Jason C. Roberts. 1988. Subtitle: Millions of Victimized Men, Many Forced Underground by Unjust Divorce & Child Custody Laws, Reveal Their Secrets of Financial Freedom.

National Association of Counsel for Children
1205 Oneida St.
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: (303)322-2260
Laura Freeman Michaels, Exec.Dir.
Lawyers, judges, doctors, mental health professionals, social workers, court-appointed advocates, volunteers, and other persons interested in improving legal representation of children. Promotes education, support, and training for attorneys, guardians, and others who act as advocates for children. Works to develop and improve children’s law. Conducts seminars on issues of children’s law. Maintains library and brief bank of cases and briefs. Computerized services: Mailing list. Publications: The Guardian, quarterly. Newsletter promoting effective legal representation for children; includes articles on current court cases and decisions, legal briefs, and strategic approaches in the area of child protection. Also includes a membership directory. Also publishes books and brochures.