Families, Relational Attachments, and the Law of Collaborative Family-Making

Discover the groundbreaking work of Pamela Laufer-Ukeles in her insightful book, Families, Relational Attachments, and the Law of Collaborative Family-Making, published by Taylor & Francis Ltd. This 2024 hardback edition spans 270 pages and delves into the pressing legal and ethical dilemmas surrounding modern family law.

Laufer-Ukeles critically examines the complexities of collaborative family-making, addressing issues such as gamete contributions, surrogate motherhood, adoption, functional parenthood, foster care, and kin caregiving. This compelling text challenges existing legal frameworks, urging a reevaluation of how the law interprets relational realities that often defy traditional legal categories.

A must-read for legal professionals, scholars, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of family law, this book offers invaluable insights into the intersection of law and familial relationships.