Their expertise is far-reaching, including economists, educators and physicians. The group calls itself the Center for Children, Families and the Law. The Center for Children, Families and the Law conducts annual conferences that examine the key issues that are reshaping the today's families. This year's CCFL conference was held in the U.Va. Sociology, psychology and law experts representing a variety of viewpoints will discuss their recent research on and innovative efforts to promote both traditional and nontraditional partnerships.
Marriage is a private union that has become a political issue.
During the conference, Cornell University Law School professor Martha Fineman delved into the possible ramifications of abolishing laws that support marriage, as well as the specific consequences of marriage for women. Stanford Law School professor Michael Wald examined state family laws and the possible implications of extending legal recognition to nontraditional unions. The mission The center's goal is to help children and families, but its over-arching mission is to help society at large by proceeding from a relevant, comprehensive understanding of the challenges and needs facing modern families. But one of the frustrations is that those efforts haven't been as informed as they might be, so we've worked to better inform. Board of Visitors.