Books by Elizabeth Johnstone James

The 2026 edition of LexisNexis Practice Guide: North Carolina Family Law continues to provide the practitioner with an overview of the areas frequently dealt with in the practice of family law in North Carolina. Family law in North Carolina encompasses a wide range of legal issues related to marriage, divorce, child custody and support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence, adoption, and other family-related matters. Each chapter analyzes and discusses each of these principles of law and references all applicable statutes and cases. This practice guide provides specific statutes, rules, and regulations to guide the resolution of these issues, including provisions for arbitration, child support guidelines, and recordkeeping requirements for family services and child welfare. Also included are many commonly-used and helpful forms, including sample pleadings, orders, and contracts, for the practitioner.