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This guide has selected resources available through the Law Library dealing with Family Law in California. It is designed to guide the researcher to relevant material on this subject.
After reading this guide do you still have questions about Family Law research?
Where To Start
California JurisprudenceCall Number: KFC 80 .C29 (1st Floor, Reference)Always start your research with the index to a legal encyclopedia. For a Family Law matter in California start with the General Index to California Jurisprudence are also available on Westlaw. The General Index is also available on Westlaw.
You might start with the index entry on Family and Relatives.
Scholarly Writing Guide
If you are going to write a paper on this topic, then it's best to be sure not just that you have found relevant information but that you have not missed any authoritative sources and that your paper is not preempted. To do this kind of thorough research, and to begin to understand the concept of preemption and how to avoid it, check the scholarly writing guide. In addition, look for the option to contact us on the library home page so that you can make an appointment with a Reference Librarian.
- Scholarly Writing Guide
How to find and develop a paper topic and do a preemption check. This is a guide for student working on their scholarly writing requirement.
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This guide was created by Gina Catalano and then updated by Ian Kipnes and then Robert O'Leary. It was last updated January 13, 2021 by Robert O'Leary.