Good Intentions Gone Awry - No-Fault Divorce and the American Family

Based on sociological and economic analysis, Good Intentions Gone Awry presents valuable new insights into the impact of divorce on American society. Rather than blaming the deterioration in the quality of family life on the decline in so-called "family values," lawyer and economist Parkman argues that adults are responding to the incentives created by new opportunities and legal rules. Allen M. Parkman discusses the issues surrounding this sociological phenomena, proposes a reform program in response, and suggests steps that adults can take to create a durable and constructive family until such reforms occur.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Preface to No-Fault Divorce: What Went Wrong? Chapter 3 1. Introduction Chapter 4 2. Marriage and Divorce Laws Chapter 5 3. The Economics of Marriage and Divorce Chapter 6 4. The Introduction of No-Fault Divorce Statutes Chapter 7 5. The Impact of No-Fault Divorce Chapter 8 6. The Reform of No-Fault Divorce Chapter 9 References Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 About the Author

About the author

By Allen M. Parkman

Summary

This text offers a review and analysis of divorce law in America, with some proposed changes in the law.

Product details

• Authors: Allen Parkman, Allen M Parkman, Allen M. Parkman, Parkman Allen M.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.01.2000
• EAN: 9780847698691
• ISBN: 978-0-8476-9869-1
• Dimensions: 149 mm x 227 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 336 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Marriage & Family, LAW / Family Law / General, Sociology: family & relationships, Family Law, United States of America, USA, Sociology: family and relationships