Family law: cohabitation Books
Bristol University Press Cohabitation and Religious Marriage: Status,
Book SynopsisCohabiting couples and those entering religious-only marriages all too often end up with inadequate legal protection when the relationship ends. Yet, despite this shared experience, the linkages and overlaps between these two groups have largely been ignored in the legal literature. Based on wide-ranging empirical studies, this timely book brings together scholars working in both areas to explore the complexities of the law, the different ways in which individuals experience and navigate the existing legal framework and the potential solutions for reform. Illuminating pressing implications for social policy, this is an invaluable resource for policy makers, practitioners, researchers and students of family law.Table of ContentsIntroduction ~ Rajnaara C. Akhtar, Patrick Nash and Rebecca Probert Determining the Boundaries Between Valid, Void and ‘Non-Qualifying’ Marriages: Past, Present and Future? ~ Rebecca Probert ‘Cohabitants’ in the Law of England & Wales: A Brief Introduction ~ Joanna Miles Modern Marriage Myths: The Dichotomy Between Expectations of Legal Rationality and Lived Law ~ Anne Barlow The Case for Moving Away From ‘Non-Qualifying Marriage’ Declarations ~ Vishal Vora Religious-Only Marriages and Cohabitation: Deciphering Differences ~Rajnaara C. Akhtar From Regulating Marriage Ceremonies to Recognising Marriage Ceremonies ~ Rehana Parveen At the Margins: Nikah Ceremonies in the UK – A Tool for Empowerment? ~ Zainab Naqvi In Pursuit of an Islamic Divorce: A Socio-Legal Examination of Practices Among British Muslims, Informal and Legal Solutions ~ Islam Uddin Arbitration as a Legal Solution for Relationship Breakdown in the Muslim Community: The Case of the Muslim Arbitration Tribunal ~ Amin Al-Astewani ‘Regrettably It Is Not That Simple’: The Case for Minimalistic Marriage Laws ~ Patrick Nash Conclusion
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Bristol University Press Belief in Marriage: The Evidence for Reforming
Book SynopsisEPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. In principle, couples getting married in England and Wales can choose to do so in a way that reflects their beliefs. In practice, the possibility of doing so varies considerably depending on the religious or non-religious beliefs they hold. To demonstrate this divergence, this book draws on the accounts of 170 individuals who had, or led, a wedding ceremony outside the legal framework. The authors examine what these ceremonies can tell us about how couples want to marry, and what aspects of the current law preclude them from doing so. This new evidence shows how the current law does not reflect social understandings of what makes a wedding meaningful. As recommended by the Law Commission, reform is urgently needed.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Anglican, Quaker, and Jewish Weddings 3. Christian Weddings in Registered Places of Worship 4. Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist Weddings in Registered Places of Worship 5. Choices and Constraints Where Couples Do Not Share Religious Beliefs 6. Paganism and the Desire To Be Married Outdoors 7. Belief in Humanist Ceremonies 8. Personalisation and Belief: The Role of the Independent Celebrant 9. Ceremonies Led by Friends and Family 10. Conclusion
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Bath Publishing Ltd Narcissism and Family Law: A Practitioner's Guide
Book SynopsisAwareness of narcissism and narcissistic behaviour has mushroomed over the past decade. More and more people are being identified as exhibiting a degree of narcissistic behaviour, a rise that may reflect the explosion of social media or simply increased awareness of the problem. So when you encounter a narcissist in divorce proceedings, as inevitably you will, you need to be able to understand how they may behave and how you can better handle matters so that a resolution is not unnecessarily costly. Narcissism & Family Law: A Practitioner’s Guide will help you spot when you are dealing with a narcissist, whether they are your client or on the other side, and sets out innumerable practical insights and tips for how you can moderate the effects of their behaviour. Divorce cases involving narcissists can often get messy, combative and costly so the advice set out in these pages could save you and your client days of angst and unrewarding effort. Drawing on the combined expertise and experience of Dr Supriya McKenna, a GP turned specialist coach and mentor and who focuses on supporting people separating from a narcissist, and Karin Walker, one of the country's leading family law practitioners, it is essential reading for all family lawyers, mediators and other advisers on the front line of practice
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