| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Introduction : what is contemporary family law? -- Marriage -- Nullity -- Divorce : the theoretical background -- Divorce : the contemporary process -- Divorce : non-court dispute resolution -- Financial provision on divorce or dissolution -- Civil partnership -- Cohabitation -- Financial support without decree -- Domestic violence and forced marriage -- The Children Act 1989 -- Parentage, PR and HAR -- Children's rights, autonomy and medical treatment -- The child's welfare -- Section 8 and the CAO -- Making contact work -- International child abduction and relocation -- Child protection : wardship, the inherent jurisdiction and the CA1989 -- Care, supervision and protection orders -- Financial provision for children -- Adoption |
| Summary |
Family Law provides a comprehensive foundation in the key topics covered by courses. It explains the basic principles of the law and practice in their social, economic and historic context, enabling the reader to understand the doctrinal and practical impact of current radical changes in family law in response to cultural and other influences. This second edition has been fully updated in the light of on-going changes to the family justice system including:the modernisation of family justice including the new Family CourtAtypical formation of the contemporary family: genetic, adoptive, social |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Domestic relations -- England
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Children -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- England
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LAW -- Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
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Children -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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Domestic relations
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England
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317906414 |
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1317906411 |
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9781315848280 |
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1315848287 |
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9781317906407 |
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1317906403 |
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9781317906391 |
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131790639X |
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