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8 Fam. Law. [i] (1966-1967)

handle is hein.journals/flwnwsltr8 and id is 1 raw text is: I The Family Law Quarterly The first issue of the Section's Family Law Quarterly will feature material on the economics of attorneys specializing in domestic relations. It is expected to appear by February 1, 1967. In addition to an analysis of the family lawyer's problems of fees and related subjects, the following topics will receive extended treatment: (1) recent statutory and decisional law in all of the states with respect to adoption; (2) significant decisions on mar- riage and divorce during calendar 1966; and (3) a review of all important articles on family law published in law reviews and in other periodicals during 1966. For subsequent issues, articles are being prepared on the following: (1) the past, present and future of the family court; (2) the implications of New York's new divorce law; (3) a full report on the activities and recommendations of the 18 state bar family law com- mittees; and (4) latest decisions, statutes and IRS regulations related to taxation and family law. Articles on the following questions are being so- licited: (1) should the ABA's condemnation of common law marriage be revived and implemented; (2) inequities resulting from statutes permitting servicemen to obtain ex parte divorces in a state after one year's residence; and (3) public policy, family planning and abortion laws. The Board of Editors consists of Robert F. Drinan (Chairman), Henry H. Foster, Jr., Doris Freed, Aidan R. Gough, Sanford Katz, Florence M. Kelley, Robert Levy, Monrad G. Paulsen, Margaret F. Rosenheim and Frank Sander. SThe FamI LawyE Honolulu aloha Plans are being formulated for an exciting meeting of the Section in Honolulu from August 6 to 9, 1967 at the Ilikai Hotel. Tentative arrangements are for the following- Council Meeting - Sunday, August 6 Section Sessions - Monday, August 7 at 2 p.m.; Tuesday, August 8 at 9 a.m.; Wednesday, August 9 at 9 a.m. Section Reception - Monday, August 7 at 5 p.m. Section Luncheon - Wednesday, August 9 at Noon. The local arrangements committee, still in formation, already includes Judge Samuel P. King and Paul C. Kokubun as Co-Chairmen, and as members, Louis B. Blissard, Robert Won Bae Chang, Robert A. Franklin, Henry T. Hirai, Robert A. Hogan, Kwan H. Lim, Harold -W. Nickelsen,-V. Thomas Rice, John-Harvey Robinson and Donald K. Tsukiyarma. Interesting case decisions A negligence action was institutea on behalf of a two- year-old foster child for personal injuries sustained as a passenger in his foster parent's automobile. The foster parent's defense that an unemancipated infant is barred from maintaining an action against his natural parent or one in loco parentis for damages for personal injuries arising from ordinary negligence was dismissed. The Supreme Court held that one with whom a foster child has been placed by the Department of Welfare does (continued on page 4) To stabilize and preserve family life SECTION OF FAMILY LAW AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION ;B r VOL. Vill, NO. 1, NOV., 1966/WHOLE NUMBER 27

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