Family Law

Published by the ABA. Link to finding journal at UMKC

A scholarly journal designed to keep practitioners current with an analytical view of existing and emerging family law issues, Family Law Quarterly will keep you informed on the year's hot topics, including "Family Law in the Fifty States: Case Digests" and "A Review of the Year in Family Law."

Published by Hofstra Law School. Link to finding journal at UMKC

Family Court Review (FCR) is a peer-reviewed, quarterly journal published under the auspices of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). Family Court Review is an international, interdisciplinary family law journal -- a forum for the exchange of ideas, programs, research, legislation, case law and reforms.

Published by the University of Utah. Link to finding journal at UMKC

The Journal of Law and Family Studies (JLFS) is an interdisciplinary journal addressing a broad range of empirical and doctrinal topics concerning families, family relationships, and the law. JLFS explores issues in family and juvenile law as well as other family-related issues relevant to public policy.

Published by UC Davis. Link to journal at UMKC

The Journal of Juvenile Law & Policy is a biannual publication of the UC Davis School of Law that addresses the unique concerns of children in the American legal system.

Published by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and UMKC School of Law. Link to journal at UMKC.

The Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is published semiannually as a service to its members by the American Academy of Matrimonial lawyers. The Academy was founded in 1962 “To encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the cause of matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be preserved.”

Published by Whittier Law School. Link to Journal at UMKC

The Whittier Journal of Child and Family Advocacy is an Honors Organization and one of only a few law school publications in the country that focuses exclusively on child and family issues. A student-run publication, the Journal incorporates scholarly articles featuring discussions on topics such as child and domestic abuse, neglect, delinquency, education, welfare, child custody and support, family planning, genetics, community property, as well as all other topics related to children and families.

Published in the UK by Oxford Press. Link to journal at UMKC (only through 2011--see web site for most recent edition)

The subject matter of the International Journal of Law, Policy and the Family comprises the following: analyses of the law relating to the family which carry an interest beyond the jurisdiction dealt with, or which are of a comparative nature; theoretical analyses of family law; sociological literature concerning the family and legal policy; social policy literature of special interest to law and the family; and literature in related disciplines (medicine, psychology, demography) of special relevance to family law and research findings in the above areas.

Published by Child Welfare League of America. Link to journal at UMKC

Launched in 1921, this scholarly, peer-reviewed journal keeps readers abreast of the special problems facing millions of children–children who are homeless, abused, new to this country, severely disabled. These are the children who rely on caring professionals to help. Child Welfare links the latest findings in child welfare and related research with the best practice, policy, and program development into one innovative resource equally indispensable to child welfare and associated professionals.

Published in the Netherlands. Link to journal at UMKC

Focusing both on critical leadership and practical policy development, the articles in the preeminent International Journal of Children's Rights reflect the perspectives of a broad range of disciplines and contribute to a greater understanding of children's rights and their impact on the concept and development of childhood. The journal deploys the insights and methodologies of all relevant disciplines, including law, legal and political theory, psychology, psychiatry, educational theory, sociology, social administration and social work, health, social anthropology, economics, theology, and history to further children's rights in all parts of the world.

Published by the University of Illinois College of Law. Link to journal at UMKC

The Elder Law Journal is the oldest scholarly publication in the country dedicated to addressing elder law issues. We are an academic publication published bi-annually by the students of the University of Illinois College of Law. The Elder Law Journal publishes manuscripts which not only address policy decisions, but also guide practicing attorneys. Thus, the scope of The Elder Law Journal makes it the perfect addition to the libraries of attorneys who advise clients on estate planning, living wills, arrangements for long-term nursing care, qualifying for Medicaid, as well as other areas of law pertinent to the elderly. Additionally, articles in The Elder Law Journal are of interest to scholars and professionals in fields such as social work, gerontology, ethics, and med

Published by Marquette University Law School. Link to journal at UMKC

The Marquette Elder’s Advisor is a student-edited journal addressing law and policy issues in the broad fields of elder, health, mental health, and disability law.

Published by National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Link to journal at UMKC

Publishes articles written by practicing members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, professors, and other elder law professionals.

Published by Stetson Law School. Link to journal at UMKC

The Journal is peer-edited, and accepts for publication law review-style papers that address a wide range of topics involving the elderly, both domestically and internationally.