Full Description
Hayes & Williams' Family Law provides comprehensive, critical, and case-focused discussion of the key legislation and debates affecting adults and children. Cases are at the heart of family law and this textbook offers copious case detail, with comprehensive summaries throughout the text to ensure students understand the development of family law through the courts. Alongside expert analysis and critique of the current law, the text also includes socio-legal perspectives to help students contextualize their understanding. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter allow students the opportunity to reflect and apply their knowledge and offer the ideal preparation for exams and assessments. The text also includes a range of further features to support students studying the subject for the first time, including legislation extracts, contextual chapter introductions, and further reading advice, alongside a clear and engaging writing style. Online ResourcesThe text is accompanied by the following free to access online resources:* Multiple choice questions with feedback to test student understanding* Updates on new cases and legislation * A flashcard glossary of key terminology* Further reading suggestions for each chapter
Contents
IntroductionPart 1: Adult Family Law1: The formation of adult relationships2: The dissolution of adult relationships3: Protection from domestic violence and occupation of the family home4: Money and property distribution on marriage breakdown5: Property disputes of unmarried cohabitants on relationship breakdownPart 2: Child Family Law6: Financial support for children7: A child's parents - parentage, parenthood and parental responsibility8: Children's rights9: Private law disputes and issues in children cases10: Children needing services, care, and protection11: Adoption and special guardianship
