LEADER 05329nam 2200649 a 450 001 9910824591003321 005 20230803021013.0 010 $a0-19-999683-0 010 $a0-19-026020-3 010 $a0-19-999682-2 035 $a(CKB)2550000001095961 035 $a(EBL)1183099 035 $a(OCoLC)870244068 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000916162 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12468241 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000916162 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10875197 035 $a(PQKB)10430798 035 $a(StDuBDS)EDZ0001100960 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1183099 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL1183099 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10728071 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL502536 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000001095961 100 $a20130708d2013 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 14$aThe Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law$iFamily law$b[electronic resource] /$fBrian H. Bix 210 $aOxford, England $cOxford University Press$dc2013 215 $a1 online resource (778 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-19-998959-1 311 $a1-299-71285-1 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aCover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; About the Editor; About the Author; Preface; Part I General Principles; Chapter 1 The Principles of American Family Law; A. Federalism; B. Ex Ante vs. Ex Post Decision Making; C. Discretionary vs. Nondiscretionary Decisions; D. Contract vs. Status; E. Bright-Line Rules vs. Functional Standards; F. The Proper Level of Deference for Traditional or Conventional Views and Practices; G. Family Privacy; H. The Problem of Inadequate Data; I. Using or Ignoring Existing Categories; J. The Nature and Role of "Family"; K. Conclusion 327 $aSuggested Further ReadingPart II Marriage; Chapter 2 Marriage Eligibility, Marital Rules; A. The History: Traditional, Gendered, Hierarchical Marriage; B. Marital Property; C. The Right to Marry; D. Common Law Marriage; E. Same-Sex Marriage; F. Heartbalm Actions; G. Formalities; H. Interjurisdictional Recognition; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 3 Alternatives to Marriage; A. Long-Term Cohabitation; B. Marriage-like Status; Suggested Further Reading; Part III Parenthood; Chapter 4 Parental Authority; A. Nonmarital Children; B. Presumptions of Paternity; C. Step-Parents 327 $aD. Equitable ParentsE. Co-Parenting Agreements; F. Sharp Distinctions and the Rule of Two; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 5 Adoption; A. History and General Rules; B. Nonmarital Fathers; C. Open Adoption and Open Records; D. Step-Parent and Second-Parent Adoption; E. Race and Religion; F. Indian Child Welfare Act; G. Sexual Orientation; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 6 New Reproductive Technologies; A. Egg and Sperm Donation; B. Surrogacy; C. Division of Embryos; D. Posthumous Reproduction; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 7 Abuse and Neglect; A. Standards for Abuse and Neglect 327 $aB. Cultural and Religious DefensesC. Procedural Protections; D. Foster Care; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 8 Children's Rights; A. Children's Rights; B. Children's Duties; Suggested Further Reading; Part IV Divorce; Chapter 9 Divorce; A. History of Divorce Grounds; B. No Fault and Beyond; C. Jurisdiction; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 10 Agreements; A. Premarital Agreements; 1. History; 2. Religious Agreements; B. Marital Agreements; C. Separation Agreements; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 11 Property Division; A. Introduction; B. Characterization and Payment 327 $aC. Doctrinal Rules and Views of MarriageD. General Principles of Property Division; E. Conflict of Laws; F. Short-Duration Marriages; G. High-Income and High-Wealth Divorces; H. Tax and Bankruptcy; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 12 Alimony; A. History and General Principles; B. Special Cases; C. Remarriage or Cohabitation of the Recipient; D. Modification; E. Alimony Guidelines; F. Other Limits and Reforms; Suggested Further Reading; Chapter 13 Custody, Modification, Relocation, Visitation; A. Custody: History and General Principles; 1. Best Interests of the Child 327 $a2. Race, Gender, Religion 330 $aA book about family law is necessarily a book both about family life and the role law can and should take in regulating family life. Individually and together, these are vast topics. American family law is ever-changing and affects every facet of our lives. The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Family Law provides a critical introduction to the enduring topics in the field, including not only an overview of the basic rules, but also the history and principles underlying them. In this short and accessible volume, Brian Bix gives the necessary legal background for understanding current media cov 410 0$aOxford introductions to U.S. law 517 3 $aFamily law 606 $aDomestic relations$zUnited States 615 0$aDomestic relations 676 $a346.7301/5 700 $aBix$b Brian$0281415 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910824591003321 996 $aThe Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law$93938984 997 $aUNINA