Recognizing that the judicial system is overwhelmed by family law cases and is, at times, ill-equipped to handle cases involving children with special needs, author and attorney, Margaret “Pegi” S. Price has drafted a practical guide that can help lawyers address the needs of these families better and prevent placing these children in crisis. She begins her book, The Special Needs Child and Divorce: A Practical Guide to Handling and Evaluating Cases, with a description of what special needs are, a discussion of pertinent legislation regarding disabilities, and some guidance to enable courts and attorneys to identify and handle cases involving children with special needs.
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