Cover -- CONTENTS -- Foreword -- Aims and Objectives -- PART ONE -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Children -- 3 Procedures -- 4 Welfare of the Child -- 5 Financial Provision -- 6 Enforcement -- 7 Domestic Violence and Occupation Orders -- 8 Adoption -- PART TWO: Materials -- A Application Form: Children Act 1989 (andSupplement for Care or Supervision Order) -- B Specimen Directions -- C Best Practice Notes -- D Form to Accompany Direction to Investigate under Section 37 Children Act 1989 -- E Definitions Family Proceedings -- F Decision Making
G Findings of Fact and ReasonsH Guide to Lawyers on How to Prepare for Trial -- I Experts: Role and Court Expectations -- J Specimen Form of Undertaking -- Index -- Back cover
Summary
Annotation An outline of the law and practice of the family proceedings court in England and Wales, this introductory handbook contains: Part I: An introduction to the jurisdition, powers and procedures of the family proceedings court; and Part II: A selection of informative materials. The handbook avoids jargon and complexity to provide an accessible reference point for all people interested in how decisions are arrived at in this court
