Divorce & Family Law

Legal forms and books to help you get married or divorced, change your name, adopt a child, create a prenup or custody agreement, care for elders, and much more.

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Marriage & Relationships

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  Prenuptial Agreements

  Premarital agreements can be a touchy subject, but this book helps make the subject -- and making a contract -- as easy as possible.

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  Making It Legal

  The only comprehensive guide to same-sex relationship laws in the U.S.

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  Living Together

  The information and forms unmarried couples need to define and protect their relationship in the eyes of the law.

Divorce, Child Support & Custody

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  Nolo's Essential Guide to Child Custody & Support

  Get the answers you need to create the right child custody and support plan.

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  Building a Parenting Agreement That Works

  Information, tips, checklists and worksheets for creating fair and lasting child custody agreements.

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  Nolo's Divorce Bundle

  Take care of your own divorce, with our without court, using the essential tips and information in these three books.

Children & Family

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  The Complete IEP Guide

  Develop an effective IEP for your child with the strategies, resources, forms, and suggestions in this plain English guide for special education students.

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  Nolo's IEP Guide

  The all-in-one guide to help your child with learning disabilities get their educational needs met.

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  Nannies & Au Pairs

  Select and hire the right person to care for your children with practical and legal advice in one short read.

Lesbian & Gay Couples

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  A Legal Guide for Lesbian & Gay Couples

  Protect your rights and make practical decisions for your family as a member of a same-sex couple.

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  Making It Legal

  The only comprehensive guide to same-sex relationship laws in the U.S.

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  Prenups for Partners

  This eGuide helps same-sex couples in California to create a pre-partnership agreement.

Elder Care & Seniors

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  Long-Term Care

  Figure out what kind of care you need and how to make it affordable.

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  Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions

  Social Security, Medicare, SSI and more explained in this all-in-one resource designed to get you the most out of your retirement benefits.

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  Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

  Social Security disability explained! Understand and maximize your benefits -- and keep them.

Pet Law: Dogs & Cats

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  Every Dog's Legal Guide

  The nose-to-tail guide to barking, biting, leash laws, traveling regulations and more.

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  Pet Care Agreement

  Use this document to leave detailed instructions on how to take care of your pet while you're away.

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  Horse Sponsorship Agreement

  Share the work and the joys of horse ownership with a formal sponsorship agreement.

Name Change

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  How to Change Your Name in California

  All the necessary court forms and info you need to change your name in California.

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  Online Name Change

  The state-specific legal name change documents and instructions you need in one easy-to-use kit.

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  Change Your Name in California Kit

  Change your name in California with the legal forms in this straightforward all-in-one kit.