Law and Legal Systems: The Family Connection. 1981 Burgess Address.

Sussman, Marvin B.

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Law and Legal Systems: The Family Connection. 1981 Burgess Address.

Sussman, Marvin B.

Journal of Marriage and the Family, v45 n1 p9-21 Feb 1983

Discusses the concept of law, presenting philosophical bases and historic antecedents. Reviews research studies which illustrate the connections of law to family structure as well as different family and legal issues, including inheritance, marriage contracts and common law, visitation rights, filial responsibility, and child support enforcement. (RC)

Descriptors: Economic Factors, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Life, Family Relationship, History, Law Enforcement, Laws, Literature Reviews, Marriage, Wills

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Common Law

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