Cretney and Probert's Family Law
10th Edition
Published on 8. August 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-414-06602-1 (ISBN)
Description
Cretney and Probert#s Family Law covers both contemporary and historical principles of substantive family law, discusses the role of judicial discretion and critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of Family Law. All of the major elements are broken down into digestible sections that mirror closely the modular course structure and the learning requirements for a family law course.
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Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-0-414-06602-1 (9780414066021)
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Content
Introduction # The Family and the Law; Pt 1: Formal Relationships; Forming a marriage or civil partnership; Nullity; Exits: divorce and dissolution; Pt 2: Families # Formal and Informal; Ownership offamily assets; Protection from violence and harassment; Family maintenance; Dealing with assets upon relationship breakdown; Rights on death; Pt 3: Children, The Family and the Law; Legal parentage; Parental responsibility and children#s rights; The courts# powers to make orders dealing with children#s upbringing: the private law; Court orders dealing with children#s upbringing: the state#s role;Should the court make an order? The welfare principle; Adoption