Summary of the Child Custody Laws for the Fifty States.

Howell, Robert J.; Toepke, Kate E.

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ERIC Number: EJ303911

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Publication Date: 1984

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Summary of the Child Custody Laws for the Fifty States.

Howell, Robert J.; Toepke, Kate E.

American Journal of Family Therapy, v12 n2 p56-67 Sum 1984

Summarizes the essential stipulations in laws relating to custody determination in table form. Issues of joint or shared custody, the principle of the best interests of the child, Uniform Child Custody Act, and the acceptance of psychological investigations of the child and his or her family are discussed. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Child Custody, Divorce, Parent Child Relationship, State Legislation

Publication Type: Reports - General; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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