Full Description
Family law is a dynamic area of legal regulation that touches on every aspect of human association. This comprehensive, contemporary textbook offers a detailed account of the relevant statutory provisions and case law principles, coupled with a thought-provoking critique of the key debates, controversies and complexities of modern family law. Chapter summaries and introductions, detailed footnotes, and further reading sections make the subject accessible to students and deepen their understanding. The critical approach of each chapter allows students not only to comprehend, but also to question and challenge, the existing legal framework. With its clear and logical structure, wide-ranging coverage, and insights into both the theory and the practice of family law, this is the ideal textbook for all students of the subject.
Contents
Preface; Table of Cases; Table of Legislation; 1. Introduction to Family Law; 2. Marriage and Civil Partnership; 3. Divorce and Dissolution; 4. Division of Assets upon Divorce and Dissolution; 5. Child Support; 6. Cohabitation and Family Property; 7. Succession; 8. Domestic Violence; 9. Parenthood; 10. Parental Responsibility; 11. The Welfare Principle and Children's Rights; 12. Private Disputes over Children; 13. Child Protection; 14. Adoption and Special Guardianship; Further Reading; Index.
