Nolo's Guide to California Law

California law issue are addressed in this updated 9th edition of a primer which covers almost any situation, from parental kidnapping to landlord/tenant relations, responsibilities, and common issues. Two attorneys provide the latest facts in language any consumer can readily understand, covering California legal requirements and regulations on employer/employee relations, housing, and private life. An updated 'must' for any interested in California law. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

In this 300-page paperback you can find an overview of major areas of the law, from driving infractions to estate planning to the structure and rules of CA legal system. Most importantly, the book is written in a very simple and easy to undrestand language and has references to specific sections of the law if you want to go into details on your own.