Domestic Relations, Cases and Materials

The Ninth Edition of the casebook incorporates judicial opinions from state, federal, and international courts to illustrate the evolution and dynamism of domestic relations. It utilizes the newly revised Uniform Parentage Act, the federal Family First Prevention Services Act, and other newly enacted statutes pertaining to domestic violence, joint physical custody, and assisted reproductive technology. The casebook also includes multiple problems spread throughout the chapters, drawn from actual state and federal judicial opinions, to test student understanding and illustrate the real-life consequences of the legal issues being discussed. It has been streamlined to provide a logical and concise progression of material, from nonmarital cohabitation to adoption of adults, and can be used for two, three, or four credit courses.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1108 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: West Academic Publishing

The Ninth Edition of this renowned casebook remains a cornerstone of family law education, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of domestic relations law. In its latest edition, the book continues to incorporate judicial opinions from state, federal, and international courts, providing a rich and dynamic perspective on the evolution and dynamism of family law.

The casebook is designed to engage students with compelling factual scenarios that illustrate both statutory and common law principles. Specifically, it utilizes the newly revised Uniform Parentage Act, the federal Family First Prevention Services Act, and other recently enacted statutes pertaining to domestic violence, joint physical custody, and assisted reproductive technology. These cases not only highlight the legal developments but also shed light on the real-life consequences of these issues for individuals and families.

Throughout the chapters, there are multiple problems spread throughout, drawn from actual state and federal judicial opinions. These problems test student understanding and encourage them to apply the legal principles discussed to real-world scenarios. The cases are carefully selected to provide a logical and concise progression of material, from nonmarital cohabitation to adoption of adults. This logical sequencing allows the book to be used for two, three, or four credit courses, particularly since there is a statutory supplement offering a more complete view of the ways that statutes affect family law in today's America.

Among the topics addressed in this edition are:

Nonmarital Cohabitation: This section explores the legal implications of nonmarital cohabitation, including enforcement of agreements or judicial distribution of assets and remuneration for services. It also addresses free exercise challenges, such as privacy rights, school vouchers, and medical treatments.

Premarital and Marital Contracting: This section covers the proper execution and subsequent enforcement of premarital and marital contracts, including issues such as antenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and separation agreements. It also examines the rationale for a state's insistence on marital formalities.

Assisted Reproductive Technology: This section examines the legal aspects of assisted reproductive technology, including surrogacy agreements, posthumous conception, and embryo distribution at divorce. It also addresses the ethical and social considerations surrounding these technologies.

Marriage: This section explores the legal aspects of marriage, including common law, proxy, and the rationale for a state's insistence on marital formalities. It also discusses the legal consequences of marriage, such as property rights, spousal support, and divorce.

Divorce: This section covers the grounds and defenses of divorce, as well as the factors necessary to achieve a proper domicile. It also examines the legal consequences of divorce, such as alimony, child custody, and child support.

The Ninth Edition of this casebook is an invaluable resource for family law students, practitioners, and scholars. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of domestic relations law, incorporating the latest legal developments and real-life scenarios. The casebook's logical sequencing and engaging problems make it an effective tool for teaching and learning family law principles. Whether used in a classroom setting or for self-study, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding and applying the law in the field of family law.

Dimension: 254 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636594156
Edition number: 9 Revised edition