Ramsey, Sarah H.

Children and the law in a nutshell / Children and the law by Sarah H. Ramsey, Douglas E. Abrams. - 3rd ed. - St. Paul, MN : Thomson/West, c2008. - xlv, 578 p. ; 19 cm. - West nutshell series . - Nutshell series. .

Includes index.

The status, rights and obligations of children -- Defining the child-parent relationship -- Child abuse and neglect -- Foster care -- Criminal abuse and neglect -- Adoption -- Medical decision-making -- Financial responsibility and control -- Regulation of children's conduct -- Delinquency.

9780314184511 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0314184511 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2008481253


Children--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States--Outlines, syllabi, etc.

KF 479 / R183c 2008

346.7301/35