Mental Health and Family Law is the result of the 2009 Interdisciplinary Conference held at Dartington Hall. The Conference assembled a uniquely qualified group of contributors, drawn from the many professions involved in the work of the family justice system. This book brings together their papers and provides a detailed examination of the latest theory and practice in respect of: Parental mental health and its impact on children; Assessing and representing parents with mental health issues; Specific issues relevant to mental health; Childrens mental health problems; Intervention options; Responsibilities in relation to services to children and parents.