Roadside Geology of Virginia by Keith Frye

Roadside Geology of Virginia by Keith Frye

Since 1970, all the states adopted no-fault divorce statutes, which have had the unexpected effect of producing dire financial conditions for many divorced women and their children. In this important study, economist and lawyer Allen Parkman shows how no-fault divorce has systematically operated against the interests of these women and children. With rare economic and legal insight, Parkman argues that by changing the grounds for divorce without changing the laws that define and allocate property at divorce, the legal system created substantial injustices. The key mistake, he suggests, was in accepting a definition of property that did not include the income-earning capacity--human capital--of the individuals involved. Using human capital theory, Parkman criticizes current divorce law and presents a framework for reform that would reduce the injustices introduced by no-fault divorce. He concludes that a thorough reform, however, may require the changing of the grounds for divorce to mutual consent. This book is essential reading for scholars, professionals, and, indeed, for anyone interested in the health and future of the family and the well-being of women in contemporary U.S. society.

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ISBN 13	9780878421992
ISBN 10	0878421998
Title	Roadside Geology of Virginia
Author	Keith Frye
Series	Roadside Geology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Mountain Press Publishing Company
Year published	1986-06-01
Number of pages	256
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