Procedural Justice in Family Court: Does the Adversary Model Make Sense?.

Melton, Gary B.; Lind, E. Allan

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Publication Date: 1982

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Procedural Justice in Family Court: Does the Adversary Model Make Sense?

Melton, Gary B.; Lind, E. Allan

Child and Youth Services, v5 n1-2 p65-83 Spr-Sum 1982

Reviews research and theory on procedural justice concerning family disputes, and discusses existing proposals for reform of family court procedures. Holds that adversary proceedings in custody disputes may be more beneficial to older children and disputing parents than nonadversary procedures. Identifies areas for needed research in procedural justice. (Author/MJL)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Counselor Role, Court Litigation, Family Counseling, Family Problems, Family Relationship, Research Needs

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Language: English

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