Emphasizing the shortcomings of family law and their impact on divorced families and children, this report discusses a variety of topics related to divorce. Topics covered in the report include the following: (1) divorce statistics; (2) methods of resolving family disputes; (3) the marital contract; (4) the public's image of divorced fathers; (5) noncustodial mothers; (6) divorce as an industry; (7) the misuse of child abuse laws; and (8) child support. The report concludes that immediate reforms are needed for outdated marital and divorce laws, and includes a summary of proposed reforms. (MM)