Family Law: Principles, Policy and Practice

by Mary Hayes (Author), Catherine Williams (Author), Catherine Williams (Author), Mary Hayes (Author)

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  Paperback
  1995

  $3.24

  Intended as a course text for both family law and child law modules, this work makes the reader aware of the policy considerations underlying the law, with a focus on the latest decisions of the courts and the factors which influence these judgements, aiming to illustrate the essentially discretionary nature of family law. The text covers the legal framework, and analyzes matters likely to occur frequently in practice, those which tend to lead to difficult litigation, those which are a matter of general public interest, and areas where proposed reforms are likely to be implemented.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $5.39

  Hayes and Williams is clearly written and easily comprehensible. Family law is increasingly seen as pivotal area of legal scholarship and this authoritative text guides students and practitioners through the legislation and case law in a stimulating and thought-provoking manner. It analyses fully those matters which occur frequently in practice and those which confront legislators, judges and practitioners with a special challenge. International conventions are having a growing impact on the shape and content of legal rules, therefore a new chapter on child abduction has been included.Hayes and Williams reflects the changing face of family law and family structures. The book opens with a comprehensive account of private child law and is followed by a full analysis of law and procedures relating to child protection. All the child law chapters incorporate significant recent developments. This new edition will be appreciated and enjoyed by students and prove to be an invaluable source of information and ideas for practitioners.