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CPAG Council Tax Handbook 15th edition 2025
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CPAG Debt Advice Handbook 15th edition 2023
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CPAG Debt Advice Handbook 16th edition
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CPAG Child Support Handbook 32nd Edition 202425
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CPAG Universal Credit what you need to know 8th
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CPAG Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction Legislation 38th edition
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CPAG Personal Independence Payment what you need to
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Sweet & Maxwell Ltd Childrens Hearings in Scotland
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CPAG Fuel Rights Handbook 21st edition 2023
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CPAG Financial Help for Families what you need to know
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Pearson Education Limited Law Express Revision Guide Family Law
Book SynopsisJonathan Herring is a Professor of Law at Exeter College, University of Oxford. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Guided tour Table of cases and statutes Chapter 1: Marriage and civil partnership Chapter 2: Cohabitation Chapter 3: Domestic violence Chapter 4: Divorce and dissolution Chapter 5: Financial issues on divorce and dissolution Chapter 6: Who is a parent? Chapter 7: Resolving disputes over children's upbringing Chapter 8: Children's rights Chapter 9: Child protection Chapter 10: Adoption Glossary of terms Index
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CPAG Benefits for Students in Scotland Handbook 21st
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CPAG Winning Your Benefit Appeal what you need to know
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Oxford University Press Inc Gender and Domestic Violence
Book SynopsisOver the past 40 years, considerable progress has been made in lowering rates of domestic violence in our communities. This progress has been uneven, however, due to continuing misconceptions about the causes and dynamics of domestic violence, which include an exaggerated focus on males as perpetrators and females as victims, as well as a heavy-handed law enforcement response that compromises the rights of criminal defendants without necessarily reducing violence. Gender and Domestic Violence presents empirical research findings and reform recommendations for prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, policy makers and intervention providers with the aim of rectifying shortcomings in legal and law enforcement responses to domestic violence. The volume''s editors and chapter authors confront the notion that certain beliefs shared among victim advocates, legal actors, and other stakeholders -- principally that domestic violence is bound by gender, and is primarily a crime against women -- Trade ReviewI applaud and admire John Hamel and Brenda Russell for putting together this book. The book is well-researched with chapters written by highly regarded experts in the field. Although destined to be controversial, it's long overdue, and provides solid research and recommendations for both criminal justice and family courts for how to best handle domestic violence cases. It takes on the political controversy and provides evidence-based information on how gender is not the determining predictor for who commits domestic violence. It is a must read for all who work in the field of domestic violence and who encounter domestic violence in the criminal courts, family courts, and service professions. * Denise A. Hines, Ph.D., Associate Professor, College of Health and Human Services, George Mason University *Finally! Perhaps the most comprehensive approach to understanding IPV in terms of policy and practice, this book gathers the work of committed scholars who ignored convention in the face of great opposition and steadfastly pushed for a greater understanding of women's use of violence. Hamel and Russell's book shines light in the dark corners where change and progress are desperately needed and represents more than a decade of effort to transform our thinking - and thus our policies, practices, and treatment approaches - resulting in a paradigmatic shift in the conversations around gender and IPV. * Michelle Mohr Carney, PhD, MSSA, Dean & Professor, School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas *As a former domestic violence prosecutor, I struggled with the one-size-fits-all approach to IPV. As a current defense attorney, I see the havoc this homogenous mindset causes for the wrongfully accused. With a scientific and fact-driven approach, this volume recognizes and reports the nuances of IPV, and asks questions of our current criminal legal system based on research, not stereotypes or politics. Prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges must wrestle with the evidence presented in this volume or risk being well-intentioned agents of injustice. * Peter Chambers, Esq., Law Office of Peter James Chambers *Table of ContentsPart I Topic Overview of Research on Domestic Violence 1 Introduction-The Problem with the Gender Paradigm John Hamel, Ph.D. & Brenda Russell, Ph.D 2 What We Currently Know about the Prevalence, Causes and Dynamics of Intimate Partner Violence Elizabeth Bates, Ph.D. & Alexandra Papamichail, Ph.D 3 The Law Enforcement Response to IPV: Toward a Gender-Neutral Approach Brenda Russell, Ph.D & Emily Seisler, BA. BA Part II Litigation 4 Gender, Sex, and the Prosecution of Intimate Partner Violence Jennifer Cox, Ph.D., Elizabeth MacNeil, B.A. & Hannah Lind, B.A. 5 Challenges and Strategies in Mounting a Legal Defense in IPV Criminal Cases Charles Dresow, Esq 6 Intimate Partner Homicides and the Battered Person Syndrome John Hamel, Ph.D, Don Dutton, Ph.D., & Alexandra Lysova, Ph.D 7 Jury Decision Making: Understanding and Overcoming Bias in the Courtroom Brenda Russell, Ph.D. & Blake McKimmie, Ph.D Part III Family Law 8 Guidelines for Domestic Violence and Child Custody Litigation David Pisarra, Esq 9 Custody and Intervention Recommendations in Family Law Cases: A Gender-Inclusive Framework John Hamel, Ph.D. & Kelly Baker, Ph.D 10 The Same Coin: Intimate Partner Violence, Child Abuse, and Parental Alienation Jennifer Harman, Ph.D & Edward Kruk, Ph.D Part IV Evidence-Based Interventions 11 Holding Perpetrators Accountable: Evidence-based Interview and Assessment Procedures John Hamel, Ph.D. & Liam Ennis, Ph.D 12 Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) Informed Approaches to Batterer Intervention Treatment Amie Roberts, LMH Counselor, CPM 13 Couples and Family Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence Victoria Bennet, M.A., Janella Chu, B.S., Deanna Pollard, M.A., & Julia Babcock, Ph.D. 14 Restorative Justice Alternatives Briana Barocas, Ph.D. & Rei Shimizu, LMSW, Ph.D
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Oxford University Press Family Law Concentrate
Book SynopsisFamily Law Concentrate is written and designed to help you succeed. Written by experts and covering all key topics, Concentrate guides help focus your revision and maximise your exam performance. Each guide includes revision tips, advice on how to achieve extra marks, and a thorough and focused breakdown of the key topics and cases. Revision guides you can rely on: trusted by lecturers, loved by students... I have always used OUP revision and Q&A books and genuinely believe they have helped me get better grades - Anthony Poole, law student, Swansea UniversityThe detail in this revision textbook is phenomenal and is just what is needed to push your exam preparation to the next level - Stephanie Lomas, law student, University of Central LancashireIt is a little more in-depth than other revision guides, and also has clear diagrams and teaches ways to obtain extra marks. These features make it unique - Godwin Tan, law student, University College LondonThe concentrate revision guides stand Trade ReviewProvides the perfect amount of information. Detailed without being too long or cumbersome, succinct but doesn't miss anything out. Absolutely spot on. * Hollie Walsh, law student, University of Manchester *Clear, concise, and very useful for building your understanding of tricky concepts. A great help for revision, clarification, and seminar preparation! * Meraj Sakaria, law student, Swansea University *
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Critical Publishing Ltd Social Work Law: Applying the Law in Practice
Book SynopsisThis contemporary and creative textbook takes the fear out of learning law, and enables students to apply it to their social work practice with confidence. Social Work Law is an exciting new textbook that supports students who are often intimidated by law as a subject. It helps them remember all the relevant Acts and legislation, and illustrates how the law can be applied in practice. Learning features such as mindmaps, end of chapter tests, and personal reflection boxes provide powerful tools for understanding and recall. It also explores key study skills to help students with essay preparation and taking a social work law exam. Mapped to modules and based on teaching needs, it supports lectures too with up to date content and worked examples to follow throughout. Accessible and engaging, this introduction guides readers through the modern professional and legal context of Social Work, equipping them with the tools they need to be able to think critically and adapt to whatever situation they may encounter in their practice. Whether a qualifying student on an undergraduate degree course, an Social Work degree apprentice, or a newly qualified social worker, this is the go-to textbook for being able to understand , think critically, and apply law to your social work practice.Trade Review"Learning about the law in Social Work can be daunting for students. Having resources to support learners to manage their anxieties and to facilitate their learning is essential. Dr Evans and Ms Harvey have developed a unique resource that seeks to make learning about the law in social work more accessible." -- Dr Andrew Richardson FRSA, SHHEA * Head of Division Social Work, Community & Public Health, London South Bank University. *"This highly readable book is a great guide for students seeking to understand the range of relevant legislation. The use of case studies really brings the law to life, making it easier to understand and remember. The materials are attractive and colour coded, which enables students to link the law more clearly. The study skills chapter, designed to help students with law essays and law exams, is particularly innovative and helpful. An authoritative but accessible guide that should be required reading." -- Dr Andrew Whittaker * Professor of Social Work Research, London South Bank University *“This book contains all that Social Work students will need to gain a clear understanding of relevant law current to practice. Students are often riddled with anxiety when their law exam is looming. This textbook offers a differential learning approach suitable for learners of all styles and needs. I have been educating and training students and qualified staff for 26 years and consider this publication’s content with its various activities and information highly relevant to students to embed law confidently and appropriately in their placements and future practice… This is a great resource and well worth the investment.” -- Darlene Lamont * MA Course Director, School of Allied Health, Social Work and Advanced Practice *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to using this book Chapter 2: Introduction to the English legal system and social work Part One; Law relating to children Chapter 3: Child legislation part one – Child in need or risk of significant harm? Chapter 4: Child legislation part two - When children become looked after Chapter 5 Child legislation part three – Children in the criminal justice system Part Two: Law affecting children and adults Chapter 6: Chapter 7: Children and adults - Mental Capacity Act 2005 Chapter 7: Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) - Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 Chapter 8: Children and adults - Mental Health Act 1983/2007 Chapter 9: Children and adults – Legislation pertaining to disability/impairment seen and unseen Part Three: Law specific to adults Chapter 10: Adult care: Care Act 2014 Part Four: Practice related study skills Chapter 11: Study skills: Applying the law to your social work practice Conclusion Chapter 12: Conclusion References Glossary Index
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University of British Columbia Press House Rules
Book SynopsisThe paradigm of family has shifted rapidly and dramatically, from nuclear unit to diverse constellations of intimacy. At the same time, some norms resist change, such as women's continuing role as primary care providers despite their increased uptake of paid work. This tension between transformation and stasis in family arrangements has an impact on economic, emotional, and legal aspects of daily life.House Rules critically explores the intertwining of norms and laws that govern familial relationships. The authors in this incisive collection engage with four countries Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan and expose the ingrained and unsettled norms that affect families and the law's role in regulating them. Over recent decades, the law has struggled to adjust to transformations in what typifies the structures and practices of family life. House Rules provides tools to analyze those difficulties and, ultimately, to design laws toTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction / Erez Aloni and Régine TremblayPart 1: Locating Norms1 The Private Lives of High-Wealth Families / Allison Anna Tait2 Identity Choices at the Intersections: The Inequality of Cross-Border Motherhood and What to Do about It / Chao-ju ChenPart 2: Law’s Norms3 Family Law as Expression: Financial Relief in the English Courts / Alison Diduck4 The Complex Interrelationships of Financial and Child-Related Issues in Post-separation Disputes: Gender Matters / Rachel TreloarPart 3: Norms’ Stickiness5 Familial Ideology, Privatization, and Care Arrangements for Children in the Family Law and Child Protection Systems / Wanda Wiegers6 Family, Gender, and the Public/Private Divide in the United Kingdom’s Human Rights Act 1998 / Nicola BarkerPart 4: Measuring Norms7 One Myth Leads to Another: From Ignorance of the Laws to the Presumption of Informed Choice among de Facto Spouses / Hélène Belleau8 “WAR” and Other Reasons People Move In Together: Analyzing Cohabitating Relationship Progressions in British Columbia / Erez Aloni and Adam Vanzella-YangPart 5: Reforming Norms9 Measuring Success of (Family) Law Reforms / Julianna Ivanyi and Régine Tremblay10 Abolishing Family Law (as We Know It) / Brenda CossmanIndex
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Edinburgh University Press Avizandum Statutes on Scots Family Law
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Core Statutes on Family Law 2022-23
Book SynopsisWell-selected and authoritative, Hart Core Statutes provide the key materials needed by students in a format that is clear, compact and very easy to use. They are ideal for use in exams.Table of ContentsFrom previous edition: Marriage Act 1949 Intestates' Estates Act 1952 Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953 Matrimonial Causes (Property and Maintenance) Act 1958 Maintenance Orders Act 1958 Marriage (Enabling) Act 1960 Law Reform (Husband and Wife) Act 1962 Married Women's Property Act 1964 Abortion Act 1967 Civil Evidence Act 1968 Family Law Reform Act 1969 Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1970 Marriage (Registrar General's Licence) Act 1970 Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970 Land Charges Act 1972 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Legitimacy Act 1976 Adoption Act 1976 Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 Senior Courts Act 1981 Marriage Act 1983 Child Abduction Act 1984 Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 Housing Act 1985 Marriage (Prohibited Degrees of Relationship) Act 1986 Insolvency Act 1986 Family Law Act 1986 Family Law Reform Act 1987 Housing Act 1988 Children Act 1989 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 Maintenance Enforcement Act 1991 Child Support Act 1991 Social Security Administration Act 1992 Pensions Act 1995 Family Law Act 1996 Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 Housing Act 1996 Education Act 1996 Protection from Harassment Act 1997 Human Rights Act 1998 Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Adoption and Children Act 2002 Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Deceased Fathers) Act 2003 Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 Courts Act 2003 Gender Recognition Act 2004 Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 Children Act 2004 Civil Partnership Act 2004 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 Children and Young Persons Act 2008 Pensions Act 2008 Equality Act 2010 Crime And Security Act 2010 Rights of Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure 2011 Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 Children and Families Act 2014 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 Immigration Act 2014 Serious Crime Act 2015 Childcare Act 2016 Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 Children and Social Work Act 2017 Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration, etc) Act 2019 Stalking Protection Act 2019 Divorce, Separation and Dissolution Act 2020 Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (1980) United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) Hague Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (1996) Family Law Arbitration Financial Scheme Arbitration Rules 2021 Family Law Arbitration Children Scheme Arbitration Rules 2021 Index
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Nearest Relative Handbook
Book SynopsisWhen a person is subject to the Mental Health Act, many of his or her principal rights are taken away. It is the function of the nearest relative to compensate for that loss. This fully updated second edition explains how the nearest relative is identified, and how in some cases he or she might be displaced. It also contains a wealth of new case examples and illustrative scenarios, providing a succinct discussion of each significant case and incorporating all the very latest changes to the Mental Health Act. The Nearest Relative Handbook will be an invaluable aid to those who find themselves in a professional relationship with a nearest relative, to those who are or wish to be a nearest relative and to anyone needing to make sense of the relevant statutory provisions.Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition:'An excellent, comprehensive and thoughtful guide to the rights, powers, and duties of nearest relatives under the Mental Health Act. This is the definitive work on the subject.' -- Phil Fennell, Professor of Law, Cardiff Law SchoolThis intelligent and comprehensive analysis is a welcome addition to the currently scant literature in this area. -- Journal of Mental Health LawThere can hardly be a professional concerned with MeHA 1983 and its practical application in daily practice who will not benefit from having this book to hand... -- New Law JournalHewitt looks first at the development of the role of nearest relative, where it is now, the problems it presents and how these are likely to be resolved…The rules are comprehensively worked through and the examples clear. -- Tony Eaton, Solicitor, Brent Community Law CentreTable of ContentsList of Abbreviations Used in this Book. Introduction. 1. The Recent History of the Nearest Relative. 2. The Nearest Relative of an Adult. 3. The Nearest Relative of some Minors. 4. Ceasing to be the Nearest Relative. 5. Admission and the Nearest Relative. 6. Discharge and the Nearest Relative. Appendix One. Statutory Extracts. Appendix Two. Regulations. Appendix Three. Specimen Document. Appendix Four. List of Legal Cases Cited. References. Subject index. Author index.
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CPAG Debt Advice Handbook Scotland 1st edition
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Oxford University Press Family Law Text Cases and Materials
Book SynopsisAn unrivalled collection, placing key judgments and expert commentary at your fingertips. Family Law: Text, Cases, and Materials presents everything the undergraduate student needs in one volume. The authors offer a detailed and authoritative exposition of family law, illustrated by materials carefully selected from a wide range of sources.Key features- Combines a wide range of cases and materials with insightful explanation, commentary and analysis, creating a complete resource for students of family law- Features authoritative author commentary which engages with a range of theoretical and critical perspectives- Accompanying online resources provide regular updates on recent developments in family law, further reading suggestions, questions, and additional legal coverage- Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportNew to this edition- Developments including the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Divorce, Dissolution and SeparTrade ReviewThe authors provide an expert narrative weaving together up-to-date cases and materials... It is no surprise that this book remains a favourite for students learning about family law in England and Wales. * Lesley-Anne Barnes Macfarlane, Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow *A fantastic core text offering a thorough explanation and exploration of the essential areas covered in most family law courses. * Professor Thérèse Callus, Professor of Law, University of Reading *An invaluable resource for students who want to delve in-depth into family law * Rachel Heah, Lecturer, Lancaster University *Family Law: Text, Cases, and Materials encourages students to look beyond the mere black letter of the law and consider the effects that these legal provisions have on families in society. * Dr Philip Bremner, Senior Lecturer, Royal Holloway, University of London *Table of Contents1: Introduction to family law 2: Family relationships between adults 3: Ending relationships: divorce, dissolution, and separation 4: Protection from domestic abuse 5: Financial provision for children 6: Financial remedies on divorce 7: Property and finances when non-formalized relationships end 8: Fundamental principles in the law relating to children 9: Becoming a legal parent and the consequences of legal parenthood 10: Parental responsibility 11: Private disputes over children 12: Child protection 13: Adoption
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Oxford University Press Concentrate Questions and Answers Family Law
Book SynopsisConcentrate Q&A Family Law guides you through how to structure a successful answer to a legal problem. Whether you are preparing for a seminar, completing assessed work, or in exam conditions, each guide shows you how to break down each question, take your learning further, and score extra marks.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition '100% would recommend. Makes you feel like you will pass with flying colours' * Elysia Marie Vaughan, University of Hertfordshire *'I would not hesitate to recommend this book to a friend' * Blessing Denhere, Coventry University *'I would strongly recommend Q&A guides. They have vastly improved my structuring of exam answers and helped me identify key components of a high quality answer' * Hayden Roach, Bournemouth University *
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University of California Press Injustice Inc.
Book SynopsisAn unflinching exposé of how the family, juvenile, and criminal justice systems monetize the communities they purport to serve and trap them in crushing poverty Injustice, Inc. exposes the ways in which justice systems exploit America's history of racial and economic inequality to generate revenue on a massive scale. With searing legal analysis, Daniel L. Hatcher uncovers how courts, prosecutors, police, probation departments, and detention facilities are abandoning ethics to churn vulnerable children and adults into unconstitutional factory-like operations. Hatcher reveals stark details of revenue schemes and reflects on the systemic racialized harm of the injustice enterprise. He details how these corporatized institutions enter contracts to make money removing children from their homes, extort fines and fees, collaborate with debt collectors, seize property, incentivize arrests and evictions, enforce unpaid child labor, maximize occupancy in detention and treatment centers, and Trade Review“Hatcher, a professor of law and advocate for social justice, delivers a well-researched, scholarly, disturbing synthesis of social history and legal treatise, tracking the long-term monetization of the justice system. . . . A useful, bleak exposé of a little-understood legal labyrinth constructed to harm the most vulnerable.” * Kirkus Reviews *"Hatcher meticulously reveals a nefarious, unethical operation within juvenile and criminal justice systems. . . . This book will serve as a valuable contribution to many fields and provides an insightful resource for educators, families, and communities." * CHOICE *"Hatcher’s Injustice, Inc. provides an entirely new line of inquiry examining the hidden internal juvenile legal practices that center on capturing money— from federal funds to individuals’ income and assets. This book provides a dizzying eye opening deep dive into the juvenile legal system to highlight the strategies and practices which courts, police, prosecutors, probation offices, and confinement institutions use to generate revenue for state and local jurisdictions and even for personal profit." * Social Forces *“Daniel L. Hatcher, in his book Injustice, Inc., describes in detail a frankly apartheid system finely designed to milk every source of revenue from poor children.. He describes ‘factory-like operations’, ‘industrialization of harm’, ‘child support mercenaries’. He quotes official contracts that describe foster children as ‘units’, children as ‘data match algorithms’ for ‘predictive analytics’, and children as a ‘revenue generating mechanism.’ Paraphrasing poet Walt Whitman: ‘Out of the cradle endlessly rocking … [to] death, death, death, death.’” * Counterpunch *Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Crumbling Foundations of Justice 2. Juvenile Courts Monetizing Child Removals 3. Judicial Child Support Factory 4. Prosecuting the Poor for Profit 5. The Probation Business 6. Policing and Profiting from the Poor 7. Bodies in the Beds: The Business of Jailing Children and the Poor 8. Racialized Harm of the Injustice Enterprise Conclusion Notes Selected Bibliography Index
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Gay Families and the Courts
Book SynopsisSusan Gluck Mezey''s newest book, Gay Families and the Courts, is a compelling examination of the role of the state and federal courts in furthering the goals of the gay and lesbian community. Unlike Mezey''s earlier book, Queers in Court, this book evaluates the extent to which litigation is effective in advancing equal rights for gay families_families in which at least one member is gay_as they seek to expand their opportunities and battle discrimination. Mezey shows how the courts address gay and lesbian rights and sexual orientation in schools and social organizations such as the Boy Scouts along with family-oriented problems such as marriage and parenthood. In doing so, Mezey emphasizes the complexity of the issues involved in the cases, and assesses the degree to which the outcome of the litigation is explained by the type of case, the type of court, and the judge''s perception of his or her role as a policymaker. It is a valuable reference for scholars interested in judicial, leTrade ReviewMezey's work is an excellent primer on high-profile gay rights issues such as same-sex marriage and freedom of association. Superbly indexed by subject heading as well as case law, with an invaluable bibliography, and aimed at a scholarly audience, this is recommended mainly for academic and law libraries. * Library Journal *A valuable resource for attorneys and scholars. * Booklist *In sharing her nuanced feelings about the role of courts, Mezey also provides succint and accessible overviews of the legal issues and the case law.... Recommended. * CHOICE *Gay Families and the Courts is a masterful survey of American case law affecting sexual minorities in the policy areas of parenting, marriage, schools, and the Boy Scouts. In characteristic fashion, Susan Gluck Mezey distills essential judicial decisions down to accessible cores and then fashions lively narratives from the array. The chapters on the Boy Scouts and on anti-gay bullying and harassment in primary and secondary education are especially compelling. -- Daniel R. Pinello, author of Gay Rights and American Law and America's Struggle for Same-Sex MarriageMezey (political science?Loyola Chicago) is an established author in the legal rights realm as it relates to women and minority groups. The relationship between public policy and the law as it pertains to LGBT issues is explored in an attempt to clarify where the courts stand with respect to the extent to which gay rights permeates marriage and the family, as well as the level to which a maturing framework for social change manifests itself within an evolving legal system. Mezey?s work is an excellentprimer for the researcher of high-profile gay rights issues, such as same-sex marriage and freedom of association. The manner in which judges in various states have analyzed, dissected, and parsed opposing arguments is presented in great detail. Common legal trends that cross state lines are noted, as the author explains the challenges facing plaintiffs who pursue untested notions. Mezey concludes that the concept of a constitutional guarantee of the right to same-sex marriage is doomed to failure as longas the judiciary refuses to embrace a theory of social change which incorporates a framework for marriage that includes both procreation and the social well-being of children within a society that permits marriage between members of the same sex. Supe * Criminal Law Library *Gay Americans have turned to the courts to seek full recognition of their rights not only as individuals, but as spouses, as parents, and as youth entrusted to others' care. Here, in one place, is a timely, comprehensive account of the evolving jurisprudence of these issues—and an even-handed assessment of whether this litigation-based strategy has been successful. -- Patrick Egan, Assistant Professor of Politics, New York UniversityMezey (political science–Loyola Chicago) is an established author in the legal rights realm as it relates to women and minority groups. The relationship between public policy and the law as it pertains to LGBT issues is explored in an attempt to clarify where the courts stand with respect to the extent to which gay rights permeates marriage and the family, as well as the level to which a maturing framework for social change manifests itself within an evolving legal system. Mezey’s work is an excellent primer for the researcher of high-profile gay rights issues, such as same-sex marriage and freedom of association. The manner in which judges in various states have analyzed, dissected, and parsed opposing arguments is presented in great detail. Common legal trends that cross state lines are noted, as the author explains the challenges facing plaintiffs who pursue untested notions. Mezey concludes that the concept of a constitutional guarantee of the right to same-sex marriage is doomed to failure as long as the judiciary refuses to embrace a theory of social change which incorporates a framework for marriage that includes both procreation and the social well-being of children within a society that permits marriage between members of the same sex. Superbly indexed by subject heading as well as case law, the author also provides an invaluable bibliography of print and electronic resources to assist the reader. The book is aimed at an academic audience and is thus recommended mainly for college, university, and law libraries. * Criminal Law Library *Susan Gluck Mezey has created an impressively researched and thorough account of recent litigation concerning the rights of sexual minorities in the United States….Overall, the book makes a tremendous contribution to the study of judicial policymaking and to the study of sexuality and politics by chronicling, in great detail, the litigation surrounding important elements of LGBT family life….these chapters offer an impressive overview of the litigation and the political reactions to it. Particularly useful is the discussion of the complex legal and political dynamics surrounding the brief court-mandated legalization in California and the quick enactment by votes of Proposition 8….Mezey has created a tremendous resource of students and scholars of the courts and the study of sexuality….an excellent addition to the growing scholarship on law, politics, and policies relating to sexual minorities and presents more evidence why this topic is particularly important for scholars of the judiciary. * Law and Politics Book Review *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Dedication Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Chapter 1: Parenting Chapter 5 Chapter 2: The Right to Marry: Part 1 Chapter 6 Chapter 3: The Right to Marry: Part 2 Chapter 7 Chapter 4: The School Setting Chapter 8 Chapter 5: The Boy Scouts Chapter 9 Conclusion Chapter 10 Cases Chapter 11 References Chapter 12 Index
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Wildy, Simmonds and Hill Publishing A Practitioners Guide to Inheritance Act Claims
Book SynopsisThis new edition is a comprehensive, accessible, and practical guide to the provisions of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. It provides up-to-date guidance on the law, practice, and procedure on the ever-increasing applications for financial provisions under the Act.Table of ContentsTable of Cases Table of Statutes Table of Statutory Instruments Table of Guides and Codes of Practice Table of International Materials 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background 1.2 Urgent need for law reform 2 PROOF OF DEATH AND DOMICILE 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Proof of death 2.3 Domicile 2.4 Domicile of origin 2.5 Domicile of dependency 2.6 Domicile of choice 2.6.1 Residence 2.6.2 Intention 2.6.3 Burden of proof 2.6.4 Standard of proof 2.6.5 Evidence 2.6.6 Summary 3 TIME LIMITS 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Commencement of the period of 6 months 3.2.1 Grant ad colligenda bona 3.2.2 Grant pending determination of claim 3.2.3 Grant ad litem 3.2.4 Grant in common form 3.2.5 Successive grants 3.2.6 De bonis non grant 3.2.7 Cessate grant 3.2.8 Authority to the Official Solicitor to obtain a grant: Senior Courts Act 1981, section 116 3.2.9 Standing search for grant 3.3 Can a claim be made before grant? 3.3.1 The position post-1 October 2014 3.4 Applications in respect of joint property – I(PFD)A 1975, section 9 3.5 Extension of time 3.5.1 Powers of the court 3.5.2 The relevant criteria to be applied in an application for extension of time 3.5.3 Merits of the claim 3.5.4 Delay in bringing the claim 3.5.5 Negotiations 3.5.6 Distribution of the estate 3.5.7 Claimant’s possible claim against third parties or solicitors 3.5.8 Conscious decision not to make a claim 3.5.9 Claimant under disability 3.5.10 Delay caused by application for public funding 3.6 Procedure 3.7 Burden of proof 4 CLAIMANTS 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Spouse of the deceased 4.2.1 Proof of marriage 4.2.2 Polygamous and potentially polygamous marriages 4.2.3 Void marriages 4.2.4 Rights of spouse to void marriage under the I(PFD)A 1975 4.2.5 Marriage entered into in good faith 4.2.6 Distinction between void marriage and non-marriage 4.2.7 Effect of annulment of void marriage to claim under the I(PFD)A 1975 4.2.8 Voidable marriage 4.2.9 Marriage with a transsexual – Gender Recognition Act 2004 4.2.10 Separation of married couples by judicial separation order (formerly decree of judicial separation) 4.3 Civil partner of the deceased 4.3.1 Proof of civil partnership 4.3.2 Void civil partnership 4.3.3 Voidable civil partnership 4.3.4 Civil partnership entered into in good faith 4.3.5 Effect of dissolution or annulment of civil partnership 4.3.6 Effect of marriage overseas between same sex couples 4.3.7 Separation order in the case of civil partnership 4.3.8 Effect on claim made by surviving spouse/civil partner by the subsequent marriage/civil partnership before the claim is determined 4.4 Former spouse of the deceased who has not remarried 4.4.1 Overseas divorce and talaq 4.4.2 Application of I(PFD)A 1975, section 14 4.4.3 Restrictions imposed in matrimonial proceedings under I(PFD)A 1975, sections 15 and 15A 4.5 Former civil partner of the deceased 4.5.1 Application of I(PFD)A 1975, section 14A 4.5.2 Restrictions imposed in proceedings for the dissolution, etc of a civil partnership on an application under I(PFD)A 1975, section 15ZA 4.6 Cohabitant of the deceased 4.6.1 Whole of the 2 years immediately before the date when the deceased died 4.6.2 Living in the same household 4.6.3 As the husband or wife of the deceased 4.6.4 Same sex cohabitants post-5 December 2005 4.6.5 Same sex cohabitants pre-5 December 2005 4.7 Child of the deceased 4.7.1 Presumption of legitimacy 4.7.2 Legitimation 4.7.3 Legitimation and same sex female partners 4.7.4 Child of void marriage 4.7.5 Adopted child 4.7.6 Child born as a result of infertility treatment 4.7.7 Mistaken transfer of sperm 4.7.8 A child who is the subject of a parental order 4.7.9 Declaration of parentage, legitimacy and legitimation 4.8 Any person treated as a child of the family 4.9 Any person (not being a person included in the forEgoing paragraphs) who immediately before the death of the deceased was being maintained either wholly or partly by the deceased 4.9.1 Being maintained 4.9.2 Substantial contribution 4.9.3 Reasonable needs 4.9.4 Otherwise than for full valuable consideration pursuant to an arrangement of a commercial nature 4.9.5 Immediately before the death of the deceased 5 FORFEITURE 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Order modifying the effect of the rule 5.3 Three-month time limit – when time begins to run 5.4 Relevant factors for modifying the effect of the Act 5.5 Further illustration of the application of section 2(2) 5.6 Does the forfeiture rule affect trusts? 5.7 Summary 6 BASIS OF THE CLAIM 6.1 Grounds on which a claim may be made 6.2 Meaning of ‘reasonable financial provision’ 6.2.1 Surviving spouse/civil partner and judicially separated spouse/civil partner 6.2.2 Surviving spouses/civil partners and those who come within I(PFD)A 1975, sections 14 and 14A 6.2.3 Claim by surviving husband 6.2.4 Judicially separated spouse/civil partner and former spouse/civil partner 6.2.5 All other claimants 6.3 Meaning of ‘maintenance’ 6.3.1 Maintenance in relation to claimants on state benefits 7 MATTERS TO WHICH THE COURT IS TO HAVE REGARD 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Relevant date for consideraton of section 3 factors 7.3 Criteria in I(PFD)A 1975, section 3 7.3.1 Surviving spouse/civil partner 7.3.2 Former spouse/civil partner of the deceased who has not remarried or formed a subsequent civil partnership, and cohabitants 7.3.3 Child of the deceased 7.3.4 Person treated as a child of the family 7.3.5 Any other person who was being maintained by the deceased 7.4 Financial resources and financial needs – I(PFD)A 1975, section 3(1)(a)–(c) 7.4.1 Financial resources 7.4.2 Financial needs 7.5 Deceased’s obligations and responsibilities – I(PFD)A 1975, section 3(1)(d) 7.6 Size and nature of the net estate – I(PFD)A 1975, section 3(1)(e) 7.7 Physical and mental disability of any claimant or beneficiary – I(PFD)A 1975, section 3(1)(f) 7.8 Any other matter including conduct – I(PFD)A 1975, section 3(1)(g) 7.8.1 The deceased’s reasons 7.8.2 Claimant’s wish to pass assets to beneficiaries of choice 7.8.3 Conduct 7.8.4 Proprietary estoppel 7.8.5 Constructive trust 7.8.6 Rule in Rochefoucauld v Boustread 7.8.7 Doctrine of mutual wills 7.9 Factors relevant to a surviving spouse, former spouse, civil partner and cohabitants 7.9.1 Age 7.9.2 Duration of marriage/civil partnership and cohabitation 7.9.3 Claimant’s contribution to the welfare of the family 7.9.4 Financial contribution 7.10 What the surviving spouse/civil partner might reasonably have expected to receive on divorce/dissolution – divorce comparison test 7.11 Factors which apply to a former spouse/civil partner or cohabitant 7.11.1 Matrimonial proceedings and disentitlement orders under I(PFD)A 1975, sections 15, 15ZA, 15A and 15B 7.12 Claim by surviving husband/cohabitant 7.13 Claims by children of the deceased and children of the family – I(PFD)A 1975, section 1(1)(c) and (d) 7.14 Claims by person maintained by the deceased – I(PFD)A 1975, section 1(1)(e) 7.15 Assumption of responsibility by the deceased – I(PFD)A 1975, section 3(3) and (4) 8 POWERS OF THE COURT TO MAKE ORDERS 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Periodical payments – I(PFD)A 1975, section 2(1)(a) 8.2.1 Commencement date 8.2.2 Setting aside and appropriation of property – I(PFD)A 1975, section 2(3) 8.2.3 Supplementary orders and conditions 8.2.4 Secured periodical payments order 8.2.5 Duration of periodical payments order 8.3 Lump sum order – I(PFD)A 1975, section 2(1)(b) 8.3.1 Instalment order 8.3.2 Variation of order 8.3.3 Assessing amount to be awarded 8.4 Transfer of property order – I(PFD)A 1975, section 2(1)(c) 8.5 Settlement of property order – I(PFD)A 1975, section 2(1)(c) 8.6 Acquisition of property order – I(PFD)A 1975, section 2(1)(e) 8.7 Variation of nuptial settlement – I(PFD)A 1975, section 2(1)(f) and (g) 8.7.1 Has there been a settlement? 8.7.2 How should the court exercise its discretion? 8.8 Consequential and supplemental orders – I(PFD)A 1975, section 2(4) 8.9 Interim orders – I(PFD)A 1975, section 5 8.9.1 Conditions precedent 8.9.2 Matters to be considered 8.9.3 Orders that can be made 8.9.4 Personal representatives and interim orders – I(PFD)A 1975, section 20(2) 8.10 Injunctions 8.11 Variation, discharge, suspension and revival of orders – I(PFD)A 1975, section 6 8.11.1 Who may apply? 8.11.2 Orders that can be made – I(PFD)A 1975, section 6(2)–(4) 8.11.3 Meaning of ‘relevant property’ 8.11.4 Matters to be considered 8.11.5 Time limits 8.11.6 Commencement of the order 8.12 Variation and discharge of secured periodical payments orders made under Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 – I(PFD)A 1975, section 16 8.12.1 Who may apply? 8.12.2 Provisions of Children Act 1989, Schedule 1 8.13 Variation and revocation of maintenance agreements – I(PFD)A 1975, section 17 8.13.1 Meaning of ‘maintenance agreement’ 8.13.2 Orders that can be made 8.13.3 Criteria to be applied by the court 8.13.4 Effect of the order 8.14 Court’s powers in relation to applications under Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, sections 31 and 36 and CPA 2004, Schedule 5, paragraphs 60 and 73 – I(PFD)A 1975, section 18 8.14.1 Time limit 8.15 Effect, duration and form of orders – I(PFD)A 1975, section 19 9 THE NET ESTATE 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Definition – I(PFD)A 1975, Section 25(1)–(3) 9.3 Property which the deceased had power to dispose of by will 9.4 Property under general power of appointment 9.5 What may be deducted from the net estate? 9.6 Nominated property – I(PFD)A 1975, Section 8(1) 9.6.1 Insurance policies and pension schemes 9.7 Donatio mortis causa – I(PFD)A 1975, section 8(2) 9.7.1 What is donatio mortis causa? 9.8 Property held on joint tenancy – I(PFD)A 1975, section 9 9.8.1 Time limit 9.8.2 Meaning of ‘property’ 9.8.3 Severance 9.8.4 Circumstances in which an order will be considered 9.8.5 Criteria which will be applied 9.8.6 Facilitating the making of financial provision/and appears to be just 9.8.7 Meaning of ‘at the value thereof’ 9.9 Foreign property 9.9.1 Jurisdiction 9.9.2 Law of succession 9.9.3 EU Regulation 650/2012 10 DISPOSITIONS INTENDED TO DEFEAT FINANCIAL PROVISION 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Inter vivos disposition 10.2.1 Condition precedent for an order 10.2.2 Meaning of ‘disposition’ 10.2.3 Full valuable consideration 10.2.4 Intention of defeating a claim 10.2.5 Matters the court will take into consideration 10.2.6 Orders that can be made 10.2.7 Donee’s right to apply 10.3 Contracts to leave property by will 10.3.1 Condition precedent for an order 10.3.2 Contract 10.3.3 Intention to defeat a claim 10.3.4 Full valuable consideration 10.3.5 Matters to be considered by the court 10.3.6 Orders that can be made under I(PFD)A 1975, section 11 10.3.7 Where money has been paid 10.3.8 Where money has not been paid 10.3.9 Position of donee who is a trustee 10.3.10 Restrictions on the court’s powers 10.3.11 Rights of persons to enforce the contract 11 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND TRUSTEES 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Liabilities under the I(PFD)A 1975 11.3 Protection afforded by I(PFD)A 1975, section 20 11.3.1 Responsibilities and duties after proceedings have been issued 11.4 Trustees 12 PROCEDURE 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Pre-action Protocol 12.3 Venue 12.4 Claim form 12.4.1 Contents 12.4.2 Time limits 12.4.3 Application under I(PFD)A 1975, section 9 for severance of joint tenancy 12.4.4 Application under I(PFD)A 1975, sections 10 and 11 to set aside transactions made by the deceased with the intention of defeating or reducing a claim under the Act 12.4.5 Claimants 12.4.6 Defendants 12.5 Claimant’s witness statements/affidavit 12.6 Party under disability 12.7 Service 12.8 Acknowledgement of service and defendant’s evidence 12.8.1 Position of personal representative who is a defendant 12.8.2 Other defendants 12.8.3 Claimant’s reply 12.9 Interlocutory matters, directions and case management 12.10 Disclosure 12.11 Attempts/offers to settle 12.11.1 CPR Part 36 offer 12.11.2 Calderbank offers 12.12 Hearing 12.13 Endorsement of memorandum on grant 12.14 Drawing up and service of orders 12.15 Subsequent applications 12.15.1 Procedural guide 13 APPEALS 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Permission to appeal 13.3 Route of appeal 13.4 Time limits 13.5 Stay of execution 13.6 Grounds of appeal 13.7 Procedure 13.7.1 Appellant’s notice 13.7.2 Amendment of appeal notice 13.7.3 Respondent’s notice 13.8 Procedural tables Appeal from a county court judge or High Court to the Court of Appeal Appeal to the Supreme Court APPENDICES Precedents A1 Application for a postal search of the probate records of England and Wales, Form PA1S A2 Example claims to be included in the Part 8 claim form A3 Witness statement by the claimant (a surviving spouse) A4 Witness statement of the personal representative A5 Witness statement by a cohabitant of the deceased A6 Witness statement of an adult person treated as a child of the family A7 Draft orders Legislation A8 Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 A9 Civil Procedure Rules, Part 57 – Probate and Inheritance, Extract A10 Civil Procedure Rules, Practice Direction 57 – Probate Practice Guidance A11 ACTAPS Practice Guidance for the Resolution of Probate and Trust Disputes (ACTAPS Code) Index
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Gay Families and the Courts
Book SynopsisSusan Gluck Mezey''s newest book, Gay Families and the Courts, is a compelling examination of the role of the state and federal courts in furthering the goals of the gay and lesbian community. Unlike Mezey''s earlier book, Queers in Court, this book evaluates the extent to which litigation is effective in advancing equal rights for gay familiesfamilies in which at least one member is gayas they seek to expand their opportunities and battle discrimination. Mezey shows how the courts address gay and lesbian rights and sexual orientation in schools and social organizations such as the Boy Scouts along with family-oriented problems such as marriage and parenthood. In doing so, Mezey emphasizes the complexity of the issues involved in the cases, and assesses the degree to which the outcome of the litigation is explained by the type of case, the type of court, and the judge''s perception of his or her role as a policymaker. It is a valuable reference for scholars interested in judicial, legiTrade ReviewMezey's work is an excellent primer on high-profile gay rights issues such as same-sex marriage and freedom of association. Superbly indexed by subject heading as well as case law, with an invaluable bibliography, and aimed at a scholarly audience, this is recommended mainly for academic and law libraries. * Library Journal *In sharing her nuanced feelings about the role of courts, Mezey also provides succint and accessible overviews of the legal issues and the case law.... Recommended. * CHOICE *A valuable resource for attorneys and scholars. * Booklist *Gay Families and the Courts is a masterful survey of American case law affecting sexual minorities in the policy areas of parenting, marriage, schools, and the Boy Scouts. In characteristic fashion, Susan Gluck Mezey distills essential judicial decisions down to accessible cores and then fashions lively narratives from the array. The chapters on the Boy Scouts and on anti-gay bullying and harassment in primary and secondary education are especially compelling. -- Daniel R. Pinello, author of Gay Rights and American Law and America's Struggle for Same-Sex MarriageMezey (political science?Loyola Chicago) is an established author in the legal rights realm as it relates to women and minority groups. The relationship between public policy and the law as it pertains to LGBT issues is explored in an attempt to clarify where the courts stand with respect to the extent to which gay rights permeates marriage and the family, as well as the level to which a maturing framework for social change manifests itself within an evolving legal system. Mezey?s work is an excellentprimer for the researcher of high-profile gay rights issues, such as same-sex marriage and freedom of association. The manner in which judges in various states have analyzed, dissected, and parsed opposing arguments is presented in great detail. Common legal trends that cross state lines are noted, as the author explains the challenges facing plaintiffs who pursue untested notions. Mezey concludes that the concept of a constitutional guarantee of the right to same-sex marriage is doomed to failure as longas the judiciary refuses to embrace a theory of social change which incorporates a framework for marriage that includes both procreation and the social well-being of children within a society that permits marriage between members of the same sex. Supe * Criminal Law Library *Gay Americans have turned to the courts to seek full recognition of their rights not only as individuals, but as spouses, as parents, and as youth entrusted to others' care. Here, in one place, is a timely, comprehensive account of the evolving jurisprudence of these issues—and an even-handed assessment of whether this litigation-based strategy has been successful. -- Patrick Egan, Assistant Professor of Politics, New York UniversityMezey (political science–Loyola Chicago) is an established author in the legal rights realm as it relates to women and minority groups. The relationship between public policy and the law as it pertains to LGBT issues is explored in an attempt to clarify where the courts stand with respect to the extent to which gay rights permeates marriage and the family, as well as the level to which a maturing framework for social change manifests itself within an evolving legal system. Mezey’s work is an excellent primer for the researcher of high-profile gay rights issues, such as same-sex marriage and freedom of association. The manner in which judges in various states have analyzed, dissected, and parsed opposing arguments is presented in great detail. Common legal trends that cross state lines are noted, as the author explains the challenges facing plaintiffs who pursue untested notions. Mezey concludes that the concept of a constitutional guarantee of the right to same-sex marriage is doomed to failure as long as the judiciary refuses to embrace a theory of social change which incorporates a framework for marriage that includes both procreation and the social well-being of children within a society that permits marriage between members of the same sex. Superbly indexed by subject heading as well as case law, the author also provides an invaluable bibliography of print and electronic resources to assist the reader. The book is aimed at an academic audience and is thus recommended mainly for college, university, and law libraries. * Criminal Law Library *Susan Gluck Mezey has created an impressively researched and thorough account of recent litigation concerning the rights of sexual minorities in the United States….Overall, the book makes a tremendous contribution to the study of judicial policymaking and to the study of sexuality and politics by chronicling, in great detail, the litigation surrounding important elements of LGBT family life….these chapters offer an impressive overview of the litigation and the political reactions to it. Particularly useful is the discussion of the complex legal and political dynamics surrounding the brief court-mandated legalization in California and the quick enactment by votes of Proposition 8….Mezey has created a tremendous resource of students and scholars of the courts and the study of sexuality….an excellent addition to the growing scholarship on law, politics, and policies relating to sexual minorities and presents more evidence why this topic is particularly important for scholars of the judiciary. * Law and Politics Book Review *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Dedication Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Chapter 1: Parenting Chapter 5 Chapter 2: The Right to Marry: Part 1 Chapter 6 Chapter 3: The Right to Marry: Part 2 Chapter 7 Chapter 4: The School Setting Chapter 8 Chapter 5: The Boy Scouts Chapter 9 Conclusion Chapter 10 Cases Chapter 11 References Chapter 12 Index
£93.10
Springer Publishing Company Parenting Coordination
Book SynopsisParenting Coordination is a child-centered process for conflicted divorced and divorcing parents. The Parenting Coordinator (PC) makes decisions to help high-conflict parents who cannot agree to parenting decisions on their own. This professional text serves as a training manual for use in all states and provinces which utilize Parenting Coordination, addressing the intervention process and the science that supports it. The text offers up-to-date research, a practical guide for training, service provision, and references to relevant research for quality parenting coordination practice. Specifically, this book describes the integrated model of Parenting Coordination, including the Parent Coordinator''s professional role, responsibilities, protocol for service, and ethical guidelines.
£64.46
Taylor & Francis Ltd Children as Climate Citizens
Book SynopsisThis book provides a socio-legal analysis of the public participation of children in climate change matters, whilst developing a range of tools through which their participation can be increased. Climate change affects young people in many ways: causing severe threats to child survival, health and wellbeing, food security and nutrition, and access to education. But this book maintains that children and youth are not to be identified solely with their vulnerability to climate change. They are also key stakeholders in the sustainable implementation of long-term climate change policies, and their inclusion in decision-making processes is a measure of intergenerational equity. Children's rights law is vague about the right to public participation or the environmental rights of children as such. In response, this book examines the often-informal network of pathways through which the public participation of children takes place: from high level conferences and governance structuresTable of Contents1. Climate Citizenship of Children - A Sociolegal Model 2. 'In All Matters That Affect Them': Children as Primary Stakeholders in Climate Change Governance 3. Empowered Spaces of Public Participation in the United Nations Climate Change Governance System: But Where Are The Children? 4. Citizenship in Action: Demanding Climate Justice Through Social Movement Activism 5. 'Bold and Courageous': Climate Change Litigation with Children
£128.25
