Family Law (Textbook S.)

by S.M.Cretney (Author)

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  Paperback
  1997

  $9.33

  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
  2003

  $4.46

  The fifth edition of this popular and well-established text combines a succinct exposition of major themes and principles with a clear account of how the law works in practice. The text reduces what can be a bewildering complexity to highly readable clarity without sacrificing depth of critical analysis, and sets the issues in their social and historical context. It reflects Stephen Cretney's wide experience as a practitioner, Law Commissioner and academic, with Rebecca Probert adding new perspectives from her research and teaching in family law. * Provides completely up-to-date information, including the Adoption and Children Act 2002, and discussion of proposed reforms relating to civil partnerships and the rights of transsexuals to marry * Includes all important case-law developments, particularly the burgeoning case-law on the Children Act 1989, the Human Rights Act 1998 and financial provision on divorce * Gives succinct account of all relevant cases; flowcharts highlight the operation of statutes * Explains how the law is administered in practice - not only by the courts but by local authorities and other agencies Cretney's Family Law is essential reading not only for law students, but also for social workers, social policy students, and all who need to understand this important area of law.