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Synopsis
Twenty years ago, joint custody was considered a questionable parenting arrangement when a marriage dissolved. Now, with shared responsibility by both parents having become a widely accepted alternative, the debate has shifted toward examining what circumstances make it workable and the extent to which responsibility should be shared.
The first edition of JOINT CUSTODY AND SHARED PARENTING, published in 1984, set the agenda for law reform and research on the effects of joint custody. The initial volume reported on preliminary data from the small research samples then available and surveyed existing law. Benefiting from the studies that have been conducted since then and from new legal developments, this second edition--completely revised and updated to encompass the wealth of new research, literature, and law--represents the collective knowledge of child developmental experts, therapists, mediators, researchers, economists, and lawyers.
Part I provides an overview of the history of child custody and considerations for and against. Part II, focusing on the factors that influence the choice of joint custody, discusses when it is most likely to succeed, obstacles that can impede its acceptance, and how a workable parenting plan can be structured. Also examined are related concerns such as female dependency, inequality, and economic considerations. Part III reports the results of research on the effects of joint custody for both children and their parents. Chapters examine findings on co-parenting two years after divorce, compare joint custody with maternal and paternal sole custody arrangements, and discuss the effects of custody arrangements on preschool children, child support payments, and ongoing post-divorce conflict.
In Part IV, chapters explore trends in the law, judicial preference for one type of child arrangement over another, and the effect of joint custody on Aid For Dependent Children eligibility. Also included is discussion of California's joint-custody statute and Canada's legal perspective. The book concludes with two helpful appendices: a state-by-state chart of all statutory enactments and key cases on joint custody and shared parenting; and a sample joint-custody agreement with alternative provisions to suit different circumstances. There is also an extensive bibliography.
Shedding light in an accessible format on the myriad issues, questions, law, and research findings that surround the topic today, JOINT CUSTODY AND SHARED PARENTING is a timely, invaluable resource for professionals who help parents make decisions about child-care arrangements when a marriage ends.
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About the Author
Jay Folberg is Dean of the Law School at the University of San Francisco. He has served as president of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, chair of the Mediation and Arbitration Committee of the American Bar Association\n-\Family Law Section, chair of the Oregon State Bar Family Law Section, chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Association of American Law Schools, and as a member of the National Accrediting Commission for Marriage and Family Therapy. He is the immediate past president of the Academy of Family Mediators. In addition to numerous other publications, he is co-author of «MDUL»Mediation: A Comprehensive Guide to Resolving Conflicts without Litigation«MDNM», and co-editor of «MDUL»Divorce Mediation: Theory and Practice«MDNM».
Review
"This second edition of JOINT CUSTODY AND SHARED PARENTING should be in every family practitioner's library. It brings together the most important works on shared custody and parenting. How satisfying to find so many valuable resources in one volume!'' --Isolina Ricci, Ph.D., Executive Director, New Family Center, San Francisco, CA
"JOINT CUSTODY AND SHARED PARENTING is a `must-have' addition to the library of anyone working in this field as well as an extremely useful resource for parents who are exploring the pros and cons of shared parenting. The second edition is even better than the earlier one. I have two copies in my office -- one for clients and one for me.'' --Ann L. Milne, ACSW, Executive Director, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
"This new edition of JOINT CUSTODY AND SHARED PARENTING has a wealth of information for all persons involved in family decision making. It is a necessary addition to the library of all family lawyers, judges, social workers, mediators, economists, and most of all families contemplating custodial decisions.'' --Judge Betty Barteau, Court of Appeals of Indiana
"For counselors, lawyers, and judges involved in custody disputes, this up-to-date collection of research, legal and practical information, is an invaluable guide on joint custody and shared parenting issues. This book has everything you need to know to help parents and children work out reasonable custodial agreements. Using this book will help practitioners avoid many unpleasant hours of courtroom battle.'' --Judge Frank A. Orlando, (Ret.) Director, Center for the Study of Youth Policy, Nova University
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- PublisherThe Guilford Press
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0898627680
- ISBN 13 9780898627688
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages380
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