Brian H. Bix is the Frederick W. Thomas Professor of Law and Philosophy at University of Minnesota, where he teaches and writes in the areas of family law, jurisprudence, and contract law. He received his law degree from Harvard Law School and his doctorate from Oxford University. He is a member of the Bars of Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and a member of the prestigious American Law Institute. Professor Bix has published 15 books and over 100 articles; his work has been translated into eight languages.

• Preface ; Part I General Principles ; Chapter 1: The Principles of American Family Law ; Part II Marriage ; Chapter 2: Marriage Eligibility, Marital Rules ; Chapter 3: Alternatives to Marriage ; Part III Parenthood ; Chapter 4: Parental Authority - General Rights and Obligations ; Chapter 5: Adoption ; Chapter 6: New Reproductive Technologies ; Chapter 7: Abuse and Neglect ; Chapter 8: Children's Rights ; Part IV: Divorce ; Chapter 9 Divorce - Grounds ; Chapter 10 Agreements ; Chapter 11 Property Division ; Chapter 12 Alimony ; Chapter 13 Custody, Modification, Relocation, Visitation ; Chapter 14: Child Support ; Part V Other Topics in Family Law ; Chapter 17: Domestic Violence ; Bibliography and Other Sources ; Cases ; Constitution, Statutes, and Restatements

Brian H. Bix is the Frederick W. Thomas Professor of Law and Philosophy at University of Minnesota, where he teaches and writes in the areas of family law, jurisprudence, and contract law. He received his law degree from Harvard Law School and his doctorate from Oxford University. He is a member of the Bars of Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and a member of the prestigious American Law Institute. Professor Bix has published 15 books and over 100 articles; his work has been translated into eight languages.

• Preface ; Part I General Principles ; Chapter 1: The Principles of American Family Law ; Part II Marriage ; Chapter 2: Marriage Eligibility, Marital Rules ; Chapter 3: Alternatives to Marriage ; Part III Parenthood ; Chapter 4: Parental Authority - General Rights and Obligations ; Chapter 5: Adoption ; Chapter 6: New Reproductive Technologies ; Chapter 7: Abuse and Neglect ; Chapter 8: Children's Rights ; Part IV: Divorce ; Chapter 9 Divorce - Grounds ; Chapter 10 Agreements ; Chapter 11 Property Division ; Chapter 12 Alimony ; Chapter 13 Custody, Modification, Relocation, Visitation ; Chapter 14: Child Support ; Part V Other Topics in Family Law ; Chapter 17: Domestic Violence ; Bibliography and Other Sources ; Cases ; Constitution, Statutes, and Restatements

Brian H. Bix is the Frederick W. Thomas Professor of Law and Philosophy at University of Minnesota, where he teaches and writes in the areas of family law, jurisprudence, and contract law. He received his law degree from Harvard Law School and his doctorate from Oxford University. He is a member of the Bars of Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, and a member of the prestigious American Law Institute. Professor Bix has published 15 books and over 100 articles; his work has been translated into eight languages.

• Preface ; Part I General Principles ; Chapter 1: The Principles of American Family Law ; Part II Marriage ; Chapter 2: Marriage Eligibility, Marital Rules ; Chapter 3: Alternatives to Marriage ; Part III Parenthood ; Chapter 4: Parental Authority - General Rights and Obligations ; Chapter 5: Adoption ; Chapter 6: New Reproductive Technologies ; Chapter 7: Abuse and Neglect ; Chapter 8: Children's Rights ; Part IV: Divorce ; Chapter 9 Divorce - Grounds ; Chapter 10 Agreements ; Chapter 11 Property Division ; Chapter 12 Alimony ; Chapter 13 Custody, Modification, Relocation, Visitation ; Chapter 14: Child Support ; Part V Other Topics in Family Law ; Chapter 17: Domestic Violence ; Bibliography and Other Sources ; Cases ; Constitution, Statutes, and Restatements