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 

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: The Law of Divorce and Dissolution of Life Partnerships in South Africa

The Law of Divorce and Dissolution of Life Partnerships in South Africa provides a detailed exposition and analysis of the law relating to the termination of civil unions, civil marriages, customary marriages, Muslim marriages and Hindu marriages by divorce. The publication also offers an in-depth discussion and analysis of the law relating to the dissolution of life (domestic) partnerships. Written by a team of subject specialists, it provides a rich source of expertise. 

The book is divided into five parts. Part 1 focuses on the dissolution of civil marriages and civil unions by divorce. This part deals with the grounds for divorce, the personal and financial consequences of divorce, and the position of minor and dependent children of divorced or divorcing spouses or civil union partners. Part 2 focuses on all aspects of divorce in customary marriages, while Part 3 concerns divorce in Muslim marriages and Hindu marriages. Part 4 addresses all aspects relating to the dissolution of a life partnership. The final part of the book — Part 5 — considers issues that are of general application to divorce and the dissolution of life partnerships. These issues are domestic violence; jurisdiction, procedure, and costs; mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution; and conflict of laws. 

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CONFERENCE: The Dynamics of Legal Development - Family and Succession Law

The Max-Planck-Institute for Comparative and International Private Law is pleased to host the conference:  “The Dynamics of Legal Development - Family and Succession Law”  from 17 to 19 October 2013 in Hamburg, Germany.

This conference deals with the development of family and succession law in Islamic countries and is now open for registration.

[The programme is now available here]

Theme

The conference looks at the different means of developing family and succession law. The dynamics of this development will be traced through lectures on the national laws of selected Islamic countries and three simultaneously held workshops, in which the main actors of legal development, i.e. the legislator, the parties through party autonomy and the judges will be examined in detail.

CALL FOR PAPERS: International Society of Family Law Regional Conference

Hart Publishing is pleased inform you about the International Society of Family Law regional conference that is taking place on the 2^nd – 3^rd January 2014 in Israel.

The conference marks the 30^th anniversary of the entry into force of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (in December 1983) and the publication of Dr. Rhona Schuz's book, The Hague Child Abduction Convention – A Critical Analysis which is due for publication by Hart Publishing in October 2013 (details below).

Information about submitting a paper for the conference is shown below and it is also available by clicking on the following link: http://www.hartpub.co.uk/ISFL_REGIONAL_CONFERENCE_ISRAEL.pdf

Location: Sha'arei Mishpat Law School, Hod Hasharon, Israel

BOOK: Schuz on The Hague Child Abduction Convention

Hart Publishing just announced the publication of Rhona Schuz's The Hague Child Abduction Convention: Critical Analysis:

The continuing steady flow of case law from the various Member States of The Hague Child Abduction Convention has resulted in the emergence of different approaches to the interpretation of key concepts in the Convention. In addition, over the years other global and regional legal instruments and the recommendations of the Special Commissions have had an impact on the implementation of the Convention.

This book brings together all these strands and provides an up-to-date, clear and highly readable discussion of the international operation of the Abduction Convention, together with in-depth critical academic analysis.

Particular emphasis is placed on analysing the interpretation of the Convention in light of the 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Throughout the book, examples are brought from case law in many jurisdictions and reference is made to relevant legal and social science literature and empirical research.

This book will be essential reading for judges, practitioners, researchers, students, policy-makers and others who are seeking a critical and informed analysis of the latest developments in international abduction law and practice.

Publication Date: Oct 2013