International Survey of Family Law 2008

by Bill Atkin (Editor), Fareda Banda (Editor)

Presented by the International Society of Family Law, this annual review examines developments in family law around the world. The 2008 edition begins with a round-up of the major developments in the international arena, and is followed by contributions from a diverse selection of countries where there have been important developments in family law. Contents include: Strengthening Children's Rights in German Family Law The Voice of the Child in the Israeli Family Court Recent Developments in Parent-Child Relationships, Parental Rights, and Child Custody in Japan Children: Some New Zealand Developments The Reform of Slovenian Family Law: Property Relations Between Spouses Awareness of Domestic Violence Calls for Change in Swedish Family Law Divergent Paths: Same-Sex Partnership Rights in The United States. (Each article is accompanied by a French language abstract.)

523 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2007