This text provides a comprehensive overview of current issues and relevant opinions in Family Law. The 2009 edition synthesizes salient information from multiple sources, covering key topics such as marriage, divorce, economic consequences, child custody, and support issues. It incorporates interdisciplinary materials from finance, genetics, clinical psychology, and social history, alongside legal and policy responses to domestic violence. The book presents a balanced exploration of immediate, cutting-edge issues like unmarried cohabitation and home schooling, while maintaining a focus on the family unit and its relationship with the state.

This publication is designed as a comprehensive resource for understanding the complexities of Family Law. Its interdisciplinary approach and focus on current issues suggest it aims to provide a thorough and up-to-date perspective for legal professionals and students. The inclusion of practical problems indicates a pedagogical intent, facilitating engagement with real-world legal challenges. The broad coverage and multiple sources cited point to a text intended to be a definitive reference for the state of Family Law in 2009.