Family Law (Textbook S.)

by S.M.Cretney (Author)

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  Paperback
  1997

  $9.71

  Family Law is a new edition of the author's acclaimed Elements of Family Law. Building on the contextual approach of Elements of Family Law it combines a succinct exposition of substantive law principles with clear explanation of how the law works in practice. At the same time it highlights key policy issues and the often controversial matters which arise in the application of the law. Includes full coverage of the Family Law Act 1996, the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and changes in adoption law and practice. Includes all important legislative and case law developments. Case facts are referred to throughout the text and flowcharts highlight the operation of complex legal principles.

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.38

  This is the fourth edition of S.M. Cretney's Elements of Family Law . This textbook offers a succinct exposition of major themes and principles in this area of law with a clear explanation of how the law operates in practice. The fourth edition brings the text up to date for the year 2000, including full coverage of the provisions of the Family Law Act 1996 and an account of the modern divorce process. The procedures intended to support marriage and encourage mediation in preference to adversarial litigation are explained as is the impact of changes in state financing of legal services. The text also includes an account of the procedures for settling financial matters on divorce and the implications of changes in adoption law and practice.