Disability, Care and Family Law

This book explores the issues that arise at the intersection of disability, care, and family law, including whether care proceedings are used too often in cases where parents have disabilities, how the law should respond to children who care for disabled parents, and the challenges posed by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is interdisciplinary and will appeal to academic family lawyers and disability scholars as well as students interested in these issues.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 234 pages
\n Publication date: 13 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book delves into the intricate web of issues that arise at the intersection of disability, care, and family law. With a growing academic interest in disability studies, there is a growing recognition of the need to ensure that mainstream subjects encompass and represent the voices of marginalized groups, including those with disabilities. Family law, in modern times, often adheres to an able-bodied autonomous norm, which may not adequately accommodate the complexities of living with disability. In response, this book addresses a range of critical and timely topics, including whether care proceedings are excessively utilized in cases where parents have disabilities, how the law should respond to children who care for disabled parents, and the care of older family members with disabilities. Furthermore, it examines the challenges posed by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, particularly in terms of the diverse institutional and state responsibilities outlined in the Convention and the decision-making processes involved for both disabled adults and children.

This interdisciplinary collection, featuring contributions from law, criminology, sociology, social policy, and policy and activist backgrounds, appeals to academic family lawyers, disability scholars, and students interested in family law, disability, and care. By exploring these complex issues, the book contributes to the understanding of the legal, social, and ethical implications of disability, care, and family relationships, and offers valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and advocates.

\n Weight: 512g\n
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367232085\n \n