Family Law (Palgrave Law Masters)

by KateStandley (Author)

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  Paperback
  2001

  $4.33

  This volume provides a clear and comprehensive account of a rapidly developing subject. Besides detailed coverage of statute and case law, contemporary trends and proposals for reform are included. Written in a clear and straightforward style, the book provides a solid grounding in the subject. The third edition has been completely updated to take into account the Human Rights Act 1998, the new rules on ancillary relief for divorce and the new case law on the domestic violence legislation. It includes the details of the proposals for the new child support system, and House of Lords decisions in the area of child law. Containing a wealth of detail, and fully up to date with the case law, this edition also details useful websites for further research at the end of every chapter.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.36

  This book offers a clear, comprehensive and engaging account of this rapidly developing subject. It is essential reading for all students of the subject, or those studying for professional purposes.It is a complete guide - concise, authoritative, readable and affordable. It is revised and up-to-date including a wealth of new material, including in particular: Miller v Miller on property and finance on divorce; new civil remedies for victims of forced marriages; and, the proposed reform of the child support system and property and finance for cohabitants. It is very student friendly - includes key words, hot topics, case notes, summaries and further reading suggestions.Alongside statute and caselaw, Family Law considers wider social and policy issues and current debates. New material includes Miller on property/finance on divorce, new civil remedies for victims of forced marriages and the proposed reform of the child support system and of property/finance for cohabitants.