The International Survey of Family Law: 2007 Edition

The International Survey of Family Law is the International Society of Family Law's annual review of developments in family law across the world. This 2007 edition covers developments in 16 countries and is written by leading academics and family law experts. Each article is accompanied by a French language abstract. The book begins with a round-up of the major developments in the international arena, and is followed by contributions from a diverse selection of countries where there have been important developments in family law. Contents include: --- Annual Review of International Family Law --- Finances and Facilitations: Australian Family Law in 2005 --- Marriage and Morals (Canada) --- Who Are My Family? (England and Wales) --- The Reform of German Maintenance Law --- Hindu Law and Uniform Civil Code: The Indian Experience --- Women's Inheritance According to the 2005 Amended Hindu Succession Act (India) --- Merits and Limits of Criminalization of Family Law (Japan) --- Family Laws