Description
Book SynopsisFamily Law offers an engaging and debate-driven guide to the subject, with each chapter crafted by a team of highly experienced teachers writing on their specialist subject under the expert editorship of Ruth Lamont.Each chapter is a superbly clear guide to the topic, structured around the key debates central to that topic, which are then explored in detail throughout the chapter. Students are thereby introduced to an enlightening range of perspectives on the key issues in family law today, allowing them to formulate their own opinions and arguments.The social, economic, and political backdrop to each topic is also extensively discusssed to ensure that students'' understanding is grounded in this essential context.Family Law is a critical and modern guide to this dynamic subject.
Trade ReviewI have really enjoyed reading this. It introduces fresh perspectives and offers a balanced view: it is perfect! * Eugenia Caracciolo di Torella, University of Leicester *
Comprehensive and expertly written. I would be eager to recommend this as a leading resource for students * Brigitte Clark, Oxford Brookes University *
A very high standard is maintained throughout - it is clear that each contributor is an expert in their field. * Philip Bremner, University of Sussex *
Table of Contents1: Ruth Lamont: Family life and the law 2: Andrew Hayward: Relationships between adults: marriage, civil partnership, and cohabitation 3: Edwina Higgins & Kathryn Newton: Seeking a divorce 4: Polly Morgan: Property division on divorce 5: Warren Barr: Property division on the breakdown of non-marital relationships 6: Lara Walker: Child support 7: Anna Carline & Roxanna Dehaghani: Domestic violence and abuse 8: Kirsty Horsey: Legal parenthood and parental responsibility 9: Annika Newnham: Private child law 10: Penelope Russell: Public law protection 11: Julie Doughty: Adoption and special guardianship 12: Helen Stalford, Seamus Byrne, & Nazia Yaqub: Human rights, children's rights, and the family 13: Ruth Lamont: International family law 14: Patrick Nicholls: Family law in practice
