The Full Faith and Credit Clause: A Reference Guide to the United States Constitution

This work examines all the aspects of the Full Faith and Credit Clause and its importance in the development of United States law. It begins with the birth of the clause and the history underlying its adoption. This includes discussions held at the Constitutional Convention and the early judicial interpretations of the clause. The book looks separately at the individual components that embody the clause-those that deal with records, public acts, and judicial proceedings. The book also zeroes in on the relationship between the clause and the issues of family law. It covers marriage, divorce, support, and child custody, all issues that have demanded serious attention in recent years.

Acknowledgments Series Foreword Introduction Analysis: History Analysis: "Public Records": The Clauses and the Statute Analysis: "Public Acts" Analysis: Judicial Proceedings: The Basic Rule Analysis: Exceptions and Qualifications: Judgment Not Preclusive In F-1 Law Analysis: Family Law: A Special Full Faith and Credit Problem