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Abstract: This text, part of the Family Studies Text Series, explores divorce as a major life transition with social, psychological, legal, personal, economic and parental consequences. The book covers: Divorce in Societal Context; Why People Divorce; Separation; Adjusting to Divorce; Children & Divorce; Legal Aspects of Divorce; Economics of Divorce; and Intervention and Divorce.

Assessment is a core component of social work. Since first publication, Assessment in Social Work has provided students and practitioners with a clear overview of the complex issues they face and a map of the theory they need to draw on in order to conduct thorough, effective and meaningful assessments. New to this Edition: - Updated and revised chapter on Signs of Safety/Strengths in light of recent research and guidance - Coverage of recording and sharing information included throughout the text - Added coverage of confidentiality and inter-agency workingUpdated material in light of the Mental Capacity Act - More material on Cultural differences throughout - Updated legislation and professional guidance throughout Refreshed and updated examples thought-out the text - A more detailed outline of the different national perspectives within the UK

Price and McKenry's book synthesizes the current state of knowledge on divorce, summarizing recent scientific findings and describing the sociological and psychological processes involved in this major life transition. The importance of the roles of societal turmoil, economic conditions and the presence of children in divorce cannot be overemphasized and the authors reflect this. They also examine the process of divorce, adjustment to it and the exchange theory of divorce.