Contemporary Family Law(American Casebook Series)

by Abrams, Douglas E.; Cahn, Naomi R.; McClain, Linda C.; Ross, Catherine J.; Matsumura, Kaiponanea T.; Weaver, Jessica Dixon

• ISBN13: 9781642428605
• ISBN10: 1642428604
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-07-13
• Publisher: West Academic Publishing
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About This Book

Contemporary Family Law (American Casebook Series)

ISBN: 9781642428605

About This Book

"Contemporary Family Law" is a comprehensive and engaging textbook designed for students of family law. This sixth edition, published in 2023 by West Academic Publishing, is a go-to resource for both students and educators in the field of family law. The book presents core family law doctrine while exploring significant transformations in American families and cutting-edge policy debates.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in family law courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of family law, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of family law principles.

History and Editions

The sixth edition of "Contemporary Family Law" has been updated to reflect the latest family law developments. It includes new material highlighting the intersection of family law with race, gender, class, immigration, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The book charts family law's evolving approach to adult-adult and parent-child (and other caretaker-dependent) relationships, emphasizing that contemporary families take a variety of forms. This edition updates all chapters to reflect recent Supreme Court decisions and incorporates material previously covered in separate chapters on ethical issues in family law practice and jurisdiction.

Author and Other Works

The authors of "Contemporary Family Law" are Abrams, Cahn, McClain, Ross, Matsumura, and Weaver. These authors are renowned for their expertise in family law and their ability to present complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner. The book is part of the American Casebook Series, which is known for its high-quality educational resources.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core family law doctrine, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Cutting-Edge Policy Debates: It explores significant transformations in American families and contemporary policy debates.
• Integration of Constitutional Law: The book highlights the important role of constitutional law in shaping family law.
• Ethical Issues in Family Law Practice: It integrates material on ethical issues into the contexts in which they arise, such as divorce, child custody, and division of marital property.
• Realistic Factual Contexts: The casebook contains ample problems for students to apply doctrine to realistic factual contexts, making it practical for both theoretical and practical understanding of family law.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781642428605
• Digital Access: Free 14-day digital access to the book immediately after purchase (sign-in required)[1].
• Rental Options: Available for rent with various rental durations from different retailers[4].

Publication Details

• Publisher: West Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: July 13, 2023
• Number of Pages: Not specified
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• The book is part of the American Casebook Series and is available in hardcover format. Supplemental materials are included with new copies but not guaranteed with used, rental, or eBook purchases[2][4].

Related ISBNs:

• 1642428604 (ISBN-10)
• 9781642428605 (ISBN-13)

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