Its broad coverage, interdisciplinary sources, notably strong problems, & exciting teaching materials have firmly established FAMILY LAW by Harris & Teitelbaum as a solid teaching tool for the basic family law course. Revised, streamlined, & reinvigorated for its Second Edition, this eminently teachable casebook now puts the most current materials in a more effective format to help you introduce your students to essential principles & practices. Both students & instructors appreciate the authors' clear & straightforward approach: comprehensive coverage of all the key topics of marriage & divorce, including economic consequences, child custody, & support issues interdisciplinary materials to explore the complex influences on family law drawn from finance, genetics & demography, clinical psychology, social history, & legal & policy responses to domestic violence balanced presentation addresses immediate, cutting-edge issues (such as unmarried cohabitants or home schooling) while still focusing on family & the state, the role of various groups involved in resolving family law issues, & the effectiveness of law & instruments of law enforcement skillfully crafted problems immerse students in the real world of family law FAMILY LAW, Second Edition, reflects current teaching methods as well as developments in the field with: Completely current material that incorporates new cases, new material, & updated jurisdiction law. Additional problems throughout the book. Sharper editing a tighter book for greater accessibility & easier use. A revised chapter on Divorce Grounds now incorporates material on lawyers & the process of divorce. An updated & improved Teacher's Manual that now includes sample syllabi. Use the casebook from noted authors who watch what's working in the classroom as well as in the courtroom FAMILY LAW, Second Edition, by Harris & Teitelbaum.