Hauser argues that the Rule of Law should be the foundation of family decision making. An expert in family governance she makes an innovative and creative claim. She applies her international law knowledge to transfer country based principles to family based principles. Her thesis expands to demonstrate the relationship between the World Justice Project and the World Happiness Report. She has studied justice and fairness in families as an active advisor for more than 40 years. Nearly 20 case studies are included, to demonstrate the importance of transparency, accountability and participation.