Full Description
Cretney and Probert's Family Law covers both contemporary and historical principles of substantive family law, discusses the role of judicial discretion and critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of Family Law. All of the major elements are broken down into digestible sections that mirror closely the modular course structure and the learning requirements for a family law course.
Contents
Introduction - The Family and the Law; Pt 1Forming a marriage or civil partnership; Nullity; Exits: divorce and dissolution; Pt 2: Families - Formal and Informal; Ownership of family assets; Protection from violence and harassment; Family maintenance; Dealing with assets upon relationship breakdown; Rights on death; Pt 3: Children, The Family and the Law; Legal parentage; Parental responsibility and children's rights; The courts' powers to make orders dealing with children's upbringing: the private law; Court orders dealing with children's upbringing: the state's role; Should the court make an order? The welfare principle; Adoption
