Family Law in Scotland

by JoeThomson (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2011

  $5.79

  Family Law in Scotland is a well-established, clear and comprehensive survey of Scots family law - of practical use to practitioners and students alike. Topics are laid out in a clear logical manner covering the formalities and legal consequences of marriage and civil partnership, divorce and dissolution, and important issues relating to children, such as parental rights and responsibilities, protection and adoption. The sixth edition includes the major legislative changes brought about by the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 and the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $4.32

  Family law in Scotland is the established text for all students of family law and has provided a useful work of reference for practitioners. It provides a clear and concise account of the rules of Scottish private law which govern family relationships, covering the legal consequences of marriage, divorce, financial provision on divorce, parental responsibilities and rights, adoption and children's hearings. This new edition includes legislative changes brought about by the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2005.