The law affects practically every aspect of our lives, and legal questions come up daily. When they do, turn to Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law, a handy, information-packed desk reference.

Written by Nolo's expert team of attorneys, this book answers more than 1,000 of the most frequently asked questions about everyday legal issues, including:

• Credit & debt
• Workplace rights
• Wills & trusts
• Buying a house
• Divorce
• Small claims court
• Domestic violence
• Adoption
• Traffic accidents
• Inventions
• Privacy rights
• Child custody & support
• Elder care
• Bankruptcy
• Noisy neighbors
• Home businesses
• Name changes
• Searches & seizures
• Tenant rights
• Criminal law

The 11th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest laws, government agency contacts, and resources. There's also a helpful glossary of legal terms and an appendix on how to do your own legal research.