Levin College of Law
Start with a legal encyclopedia for explanations about general principles of law and appropriate references to statutes and cases. Florida Jurisprudence 2d is a great source for Florida legal doctrine. A multi-volume index at the end of the set will help you locate your subject.
The Legal Information Center collection contains many books that might be relevant to your situation. The list below contains only a few of our titles. Search the catalog for a more complete list of our holdings.
Florida Law: a Layman's Guide by
Topics include real estate, landlord/tenant, wills, trusts, family law, guardianship, adoption, business law, notes/mortgages, employment, and insurance.
Florida Divorce Handbook by
Florida Divorce Handbook offers an overview of the divorce process, introduces the basic vocabulary and legal concepts associated with divorce, and familiarizes you with what to expect if you are planning to divorce in Florida or if you are already divorced and have questions.
The Criminal Law Handbook : Know Your Rights, Survive the System by
This book explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and -- most important -- the options for suspects, defendants, and victims. It also provides critical information on working with a lawyer.
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