Family Law

This best-selling textbook combines clear and accessible coverage of the key principles of family law with a contextual, critical approach that explores the theories, debates and ethical dilemmas that underpin this complex subject.

Brief contents

Preface   

Table of cases  

Table of statutes

Table of statutory instruments

Table of European and International legislation   

1   What is family law?

2   Family justice  

3   Marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation

4   Divorce  

5   Family property  

6   Property on separation   

7   Domestic violence

8   Who is a parent?   

9   Parents and children’s rights

10    Private disputes over children

11    Child protection

12    Families and older people

   Bibliography and further reading  

   Index