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Children, Courts, and Custody : Interdisciplinary Models for Divorcing Families by Andrew I. Schepard (2004, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521529301
ISBN-139780521529303
eBay Product ID (ePID)2270043
Product Key Features
Number of Pages242 Pages
Publication NameChildren, Courts, and Custody : Interdisciplinary Models for Divorcing Families
LanguageEnglish
SubjectDivorce & Separation, Social Psychology, Family Law / Children
Publication Year2004
TypeTextbook
AuthorAndrew I. Schepard
Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Law, Psychology
FormatPerfect
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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.9 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2003-053224
Dewey Edition21
Reviews‘Children, Courts, and Custody presents a thoughtful analysis of the interaction between the family, legal and mental health systems that converge on divorcing parents and children. Lawyers, judges, mediators, custody evaluators, mental health professionals and policy makers will find this book provides a comprehensive overview of the field and a practical guide to family law reform.’Peter Salem, Executive Director, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, 'Professor Schepard's comprehensive review of the inadequacies of the traditional adversary system utilized in child custody courts, his compilation of the many interdisciplinary interventions in place around the world, and his agenda for reform should be mandatory reading for all family court policy makers as well as practitioners committed to developing a family court system dedicated to improving the lives of families and children.' Hon. Arline S. Rotman (ret.) Associate Justice, Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, '… an intelligent and humanely written book … presents a powerful case for the need to consider some form of joint custody arrangement and parenting plan as the norm, or default, option … considerable reference to psychological research and findings … this book deserves to be widely read by professionals (and parents) concerned with divorce and child custody issues.'Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 'This book is the fine work of a mature scholar who stands solidly at the intersection of the family law and social science communities. Professor Schepard incisively interprets the history of child custody courts, critically evaluates current practices and policies, and confidently points these communities in the direction of the future - a future where interdisciplinary collaboration between legal and mental health professionals will transform the traditional legal adversary system into family courts that can support rather than destroy the integrity, dignity, and strengths of divorcing parents and their children.' Janet R. Johnston, San Jose State University, '… an intelligent and humanely written book … presents a powerful case for the need to consider some form of joint custody arrangement and parenting plan as the norm, or default, option … considerable reference to psychological research and findings … this book deserves to be widely read by professionals (and parents) concerned with divorce and child custody issues.' Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, "An incredibly well-researched book on the subject of child custody....scholarly but very practical....a clarion call to all of us who recognize our obligation to do more to protect our children." New York Law Journal, '... an intelligent and humanely written book ... presents a powerful case for the need to consider some form of joint custody arrangement and parenting plan as the norm, or default, option ... considerable reference to psychological research and findings ... this book deserves to be widely read by professionals (and parents) concerned with divorce and child custody issues.' Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, ‘This book is the fine work of a mature scholar who stands solidly at the intersection of the family law and social science communities. Professor Schepard incisively interprets the history of child custody courts, critically evaluates current practices and policies, and confidently points these communities in the direction of the future - a future where interdisciplinary collaboration between legal and mental health professionals will transform the traditional legal adversary system into family courts that can support rather than destroy the integrity, dignity, and strengths of divorcing parents and their children.’Janet R. Johnston, San Jose State University, co-author of Impasses of Divorce: The Dynamics and Resolution of Family Conflict and In the Name of the Child: A Developmental Approach to Understanding and Helping Children of Conflicted and Violent Divorce, "Provides valuable background information for any parent and legal or mental health professional interested in this unique area of law....Well written and provides an excellent review of issues related to the functioning of child-custody courts. In addition, important suggestions for change are made....A great starting place for thinking about change in the child custody courts." Contemporary Psychology, 'This book is the fine work of a mature scholar who stands solidly at the intersection of the family law and social science communities. Professor Schepard incisively interprets the history of child custody courts, critically evaluates current practices and policies, and confidently points these communities in the direction of the future - a future where interdisciplinary collaboration between legal and mental health professionals will transform the traditional legal adversary system into family courts that can support rather than destroy the integrity, dignity, and strengths of divorcing parents and their children.' Janet R. Johnston, San Jose State University, co-author of Impasses of Divorce: The Dynamics and Resolution of Family Conflict and In the Name of the Child: A Developmental Approach to Understanding and Helping Children of Conflicted and Violent Divorce, 'Children, Courts, and Custody presents a thoughtful analysis of the interaction between the family, legal and mental health systems that converge on divorcing parents and children. Lawyers, judges, mediators, custody evaluators, mental health professionals and policy makers will find this book provides a comprehensive overview of the field and a practical guide to family law reform.' Peter Salem, Executive Director, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, ‘Professor Schepard’s comprehensive review of the inadequacies of the traditional adversary system utilized in child custody courts, his compilation of the many interdisciplinary interventions in place around the world, and his agenda for reform should be mandatory reading for all family court policy makers as well as practitioners committed to developing a family court system dedicated to improving the lives of families and children.’Hon. Arline S. Rotman (ret.) Associate Justice, Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, 'A timely book that provides valuable insights into where we have been and where we should be going in resolving disputes over the custody of children - with the caveat that the interests of the child, not the parents or other professionals, must be at the heart of any systemic changes.' Linda D. Elrod, Professor of Law and Director Washburn Law School Children and Family Law Center; Editor, American Bar Association Family Law Quarterly, 'Children, Courts, and Custody presents a thoughtful analysis of the interaction between the family, legal and mental health systems that converge on divorcing parents and children. Lawyers, judges, mediators, custody evaluators, mental health professionals and policy makers will find this book provides a comprehensive overview of the field and a practical guide to family law reform.' Peter Salem, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, ‘A timely book that provides valuable insights into where we have been and where we should be going in resolving disputes over the custody of children - with the caveat that the interests of the child, not the parents or other professionals, must be at the heart of any systemic changes.’Linda D. Elrod, Professor of Law and Director Washburn Law School Children and Family Law Center; Editor, American Bar Association Family Law Quarterly, "This solid, well-written, and comprehensive book is aimed at the gamut of divorce professionals, policymakers, and the public interested in getting educated about the entire contemporary custody domain. I would also highly recommend it as an excellent basic textbook for law schools and social science programs focused on families, divorce, and social policy... A clear and thorough introduction to the myriad issues of utmost importance to our children's future." Family Mediation News, ‘In addition to writing a seminal treatise on the major issues affecting the field of family law today, Professor Schepard has crafted an agenda for family law reform for the balance of the 21st century. Building on his standing as a scholar and pioneer of expansion of legal access and family court reform, Professor Schepard has provided an invaluable resource for family lawyers, judges, mediators, mental health practitioners, and researchers.’Forrest S. Mosten, UCLA School of Law, author of The Complete Guide to Mediation, Unbundling Legal Services, and Mediation Career Guide, 'In addition to writing a seminal treatise on the major issues affecting the field of family law today, Professor Schepard has crafted an agenda for family law reform for the balance of the 21st century. Building on his standing as a scholar and pioneer of expansion of legal access and family court reform, Professor Schepard has provided an invaluable resource for family lawyers, judges, mediators, mental health practitioners, and researchers.' Forrest S. Mosten, UCLA School of Law, author of The Complete Guide to Mediation, Unbundling Legal Services, and Mediation Career Guide
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal346.7301/73
Table Of ContentPreface; 1. Overview; 2. Kramer vs Kramer revisited: the sole custody/adversary system paradigm; 3. Divorce, children and courts: an empirical perspective; 4. Parents are forever I: joint custody and parenting plans; 5. Parents are forever II: Alternative dispute resolution and mediation; 6. Parents are forever III: Court-affiliated educational programs; 7. Contrasting child custody court paradigms: New York and California; 8. Family violence; 9. Differentiated case management; 10. Lawyers for parents; 11. The voice of the child, the lawyer for the child and child alienation; 12. Neutral Mental Health Evaluators; 13. The best interests test and its presumption-based competitors; 14. Consolidating the new paradigm: the future of the child custody court; Acknowledgements; Endnotes.
SynopsisCourts today seek to involve both parents in a child's life rather than choosing between them. Mediation and education have replaced the courtroom as the primary forum for resolving parental disputes. This book provides an overview of these trends in law, conflict resolution and mental health and the empirical research that supports them. It analyzes the principle challenges facing the child custody court of today: assuring the safety of parents and children from violence and providing access to justice and services. It examines how the roles of key courtroom players - judges, lawyers for both parents and children and mental health professionals - must change to promote the best interests of children. The book concludes with an agenda for reform of the child custody court based on interdisciplinary collaboration that can help courts meet the needs of twenty-first century parents and children., The level of conflict between parents is the key factor in how children overcome the challenges divorce creates. This book provides an overview of relevant trends in law, conflict resolution and mental health and the empirical research that supports them. It analyzes the principal challenges facing the child custody court of today which entails assuring the safety of parents and children from violence and providing access to justice and services. Concluding with an agenda for reform of the child custody court, the volume advocates interdisciplinary collaboration to help courts meet the needs of twenty-first century parents and children., The level of conflict between parents is the key factor in how well children overcome the challenges divorce creates. This book provides an overview of trends in law, conflict resolution and mental health and the empirical research that supports them.
LC Classification NumberKF547.S33 2004
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