Cited by the U.S. Supreme Court in Troxel, scrutinizing grandparent visitation, and also by the supreme courts of 11 states, Modern Child Custody Practice is the manual that:

•   Treats the human dynamics as well as the legal aspects of child custody and support cases

•   Analyzes each step of the custody proceeding, from the first client interview through the appeals process

•   Describes how to most effectively use--or rebut--the testimony of mental health professionals

•   Explains when joint or split custody is a viable alternative

•   Thoroughly discusses visitation by the noncustodial parent, grandparents and stepparents

•   Evaluates the type and degree of change required to modify custody

•   Provides guidance for handling an out-of-state move by the custodial parent

•   Sets forth the orientation and techniques used in mediation

•   Includes forms, checklists, case examples, detailed citations and appendices

•   Covers child custody jurisdiction, including a thorough analysis of the law, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and the Hague Convention