The seventh edition progresses from the format of earlier editions by continuing to provide cases from state, federal and international courts that integrate the scope and dynamism of family law. There are references to uniform, state, federal and international code provisions throughout the book and there is a companion book offered addressing additional statutes and related commentary.

This casebook is meant to be used in the classroom by teachers offering a class of two, three or four credits. The book has been reduced in size but the familiar topics of past editions have been retained and the cases and materials updated to include all of the changes that have occurred. Among the topics addressed are: Same-Sex Marriage, Adoption, and Parentage Nonmarital Agreements, Pre- and Postnuptial Agreements Assisted Reproductive Technology, Posthumous Conception, and Individual Liberty, Marital Support, Property Rights, and Community/Common Law Jurisdictions, Parental Custody of Children, Visitation, Relocation, Enforcement, and Modification, Termination of Parental Rights, Reunification Services, and Adoption of Children and Adults.