Routledge Handbook of Family Law and Policy

The Second Edition of this Handbook provides a comprehensive and up-to-date global perspective on the policy challenges facing family law and policy around the world, drawing on recent developments and contributions from renowned global experts. It addresses a range of issues, including the role of the state in supporting families, children's rights, sexual orientation, same-sex unions, gender, marriage, divorce, separation, and the movement of family members.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 03 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Over the past 60 years, significant changes have occurred in family structures, demographics, social attitudes, and economic policies, which have had a profound impact on family lives and, consequently, family law. In response to these evolving dynamics, the Second Edition of this Handbook offers a comprehensive and up-to-date global perspective on the policy challenges facing family law and policy worldwide. The chapters in this edition employ legal, sociological, demographic, and social work research to examine the most pressing issues that have been attracting the attention of family law policymakers in recent years. Renowned global experts contribute to the book, drawing from multiple jurisdictions and providing comparative analysis across a diverse range of countries. The book addresses a wide array of topics, including the state's role in supporting families and safeguarding vulnerable individuals, children's rights and parental authority, sexual orientation, same-sex unions, and gender in family law. It also delves into the status of marriage and other forms of adult relationships, divorce and separation, their consequences, the interplay between civil law and the law of minority groups, refugees, and migrants, as well as assisted conception, surrogacy, and adoption.

This advanced-level reference work is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, scholars of family law and social policy, as well as policymakers in the field. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues and challenges confronting families today, and offers valuable insights into the potential solutions and strategies for addressing them. As society continues to evolve, it is crucial that family law and policy adapt to meet the changing needs and expectations of families, ensuring that they receive the support and protection they require to thrive.

Weight: 906g
Dimension: 174 x 246 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367528218
Edition number: 2 New edition