Family Law in America (3rd Edition)

 

Family Law in America

Third Edition

Sanford N. Katz

• Discusses the evolution of same-sex marriage rights and the way these rights affect family law
• Considers definitions of formal and informal marriage, analyzing the extent to which relationships established before marriage are regulated
• Describes legislative and judicial responses to evolving family forms
• Examines fault and no-fault divorce procedures, alimony, assignment of property upon divorce

New to this Edition:

• Includes a full discussion of same-sex marriage as well as an analysis of the U S Supreme Court case, Obergefell v. Hodges, which held that a ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional
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PUBLICATION DATE: 26 February 2021 - ISBN: 9780197554319 - EXTENT: 336 PAGES