Family Law and Personal Life

Oxford University Press

Explore the complex landscape of family law and personal relationships with "Family Law and Personal Life" by John Eekelaar. This comprehensive hardback delves into how the state governs intimate connections, balancing individual rights against the exercise of social and personal power. Discover the evolving values of friendship, truth, respect, and responsibility in modern society, and understand how individualism coexists with community values. The book meticulously examines various issues including the legal regulation of marriage, same-sex unions, parenthood (surrogacy, assisted reproductive technology), divorce, children's rights, religion's role in family matters, property rights of separated partners, and the response to cultural diversity. Key Features: * Offers a fresh examination of fundamental family law questions regarding state governance of intimate relationships. * Analyses the impact of human rights, including children's and minority rights, on traditional family law power structures. * Provides a thorough theoretical groundwork for understanding 21st-century family law, emphasizing respect for personal intimacy. * Features up-to-date treatment of recent developments in case law and research. * Engages with established and emerging topics in family law, providing comprehensive coverage. This edition builds substantially on scholarship and research since 2006, setting personal relationships within the context of power dynamics and individual rights. A vital resource for legal scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the societal governance of personal lives.