The

International
Survey of
Family Law

Published on behalf of the

International Society of Family Law
General Editor: Dr Andrew Bainham,
Fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge

The International Survey of Family Law is rhe lnternational Society of

Family Law's annual review of developments in family law across the
world. The 2001 edition covers developments in 29 countries w¡itten
by mernbers of the Society and orher leading academics and family

Tbe 2001 Review begins with a round-up of the major themes of the
last year, and goes on to tackle a number of issues of grear
significance to many countries such as those relating to same-sex
couples (The Netherlands), parental corporal punishment (Israel) and
the dere¡mined enforcement of maintenance payments (Argentina).
For the first time, cont¡ibutions from Costa Rica, Estonja, Jordan and
Kenya have been included, whilst established cont¡ibutions from the
USA, Canada, Australia, and England and W.rles a¡e also ¡o be found.

About the Society

The International Society of Family Law aims to facilitate study and
discussion by sponsoring and promoting international co-operation in
research on family law topics world wide.

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