This must-have volume explores topics relating to child custody by presenting varied expert opinions that examine many of the different aspects that comprise these issues. Selected articles discuss many aspects relating to the legal terms which are used to describe the legal relationship between a parent and his or her child. It includes coverage on the right of the parent to make decisions for the child, and the parent's duty to care for the child. Child custody decisions that have to be made in cases such as divorce, and when a child cannot be looked after by either parent and has to be put into foster care or adoption are also explored. Viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications.