Q&A: Family Law 2005-2006 (Blackstone's Law Questions and Answers)

by Chris Barton (Author), Mary Hibbs (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $12.51

  The fourth edition of Blackstone's Questions and Answers Family Law shows students how to make the most of their examination and coursework potential in this perennially popular and important subject. Students are given the opportunity to practise their exam techniques and evaluate and assess their progress. The fourth edition of this popular student text builds upon its past successes in showing undergraduates how to translate their knowledge of family and child law into a successful and confident approach to coursework and exams. It demonstrates, by example, how to attack problem and essay questions in family and child law. All aspects of family law are covered, including marriage and cohabitation, children, money and property - and the authors explain how a well-directed knowledge of the relevant public and private law can be employed to achieve better results. They also cover recent developments in such key areas as civil partnerships, domestic violence, gender recognition, assisted reproduction, and pre-marital contracts. Online Resource Centre The new edition is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre offering links to key sites, and a subject specific glossary.

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  Paperback
  2007

  $7.89

  The ideal revision aid, Q&A Family Law gives students the opportunity to practise their exam techniques and evaluate and assess their progress. The book is divided into chapters covering each major topic on undergraduate law courses, and contains around fifty questions and answers designed to test even the best prepared student. Each chapter contains an introduction focusing on important legal aspects. Diagrams, flowcharts, and a table are used to clarify issues, aid decision-making and illustrate processes and procedures. After every question there is a commentary highlighting key points, followed by bullet-pointed answer plans, and finally a model answer. The book ends with a chapter entitled 'Putting it all together' containing a selection of questions each covering several different areas of family law, which will provide the perfect dry run at an examination. The book opens with an introductory chapter providing guidance on study, coursework, and examination skills. Throughout the book, the authors discuss the most effective techniques for writing examination answers and tackling legal problems, showing exactly what the examiners are looking for. This sixth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to cover recent developments in such areas as the work-life balance, equality, civil partnership, the recognition of cohabitation, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, child support, the Adoption and Children Act 2006, and the representation of children. Online resource centre Q&A Family Law is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre providing annotated web links and a glossary of terms from the Dictionary of Law.

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  Hardcover
  2003

  $45.92

  Examination questions can seem particularly daunting to students. This book shows how to tackle successfully the sort of problems and essay questions frequently found in examination papers. The authors suggest how answers should be structured, providing advice on what to include, and on what to leave out. No matter how good your research and study skills, the ultimate test for the law student is the exam. The more preparation you have, the better equipped you will be. Blackstone's Law Questions and Answers Series gives students the opportunity to practise their exam techniques and evaluate and assess their progress. Written by experienced lecturers, the series covers all the topics found on law degree courses, CPE courses, and other undergraduate courses where law is an essential element. Each title is divided into chapters covering each major topic and contains up to 50 questions and answers. Each chapter has an introduction focusing on important points and suggestions for further reading. Each question is followed by clear commentary highlighting the essential elements of each question and indicating exactly what the examiners are looking for. This new edition also contains bullet pointed answer plans listing the main issues to be raised in each chapter, further reading at the end of every chapter, and diagrams illuminating key points to provide students with instant confidence.