Children and the Law in a Nutshell (Nutshell Series) -- Paperback (6 Revised)

Follows the structure and format of the authors' popular casebook - Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy, and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent", civil and criminal abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency.