Three distinguished authorities in law, psychiatry, and child development critically evaluate current child placement laws.

The second volume in a classic trilogy of reference works often cited in child custody cases, which introduced the concept of the “least detrimental alternati

This multidisciplinary volume offers an essential, comprehensive study of perspectives on the scope and application of the best interests of the child and focus

The book analyses the way the law understands the nature of the family and children in our society. Important aspects of New Zealand family law and policy are e

This edited volume examines the development and challenges of governance, democracy, and human rights in Africa. It analyzes the emerging challenges for strengt