Family Law
Published on 1. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
404 pages
978-0-19-928235-7 (ISBN)
Description
This first edition of "Family Law" offers a fresh, clear and concise introduction to the subject. Designed to map directly onto undergraduate courses, the book provides an overview of the major issues and debates in family law in England and Wales. Current changes are explained and critically evaluated. Mary Welstead and Susan Edwards begin by discussing the changing definition of family. They cover both adult relationships and child issues. In addition to marriage, divorce, family property and death of a partner, "Family Law" deals with issues such as civil partnership, domestic violence and the role of the state in children's upbringing.
Reviews / Votes
"Overall, this is a joy to read as it is such a page turner. Everywhere basic material is enlivened with illustration of an innovative type, critique and comment: a much livelier read than a law textbook normally is, without compromising the scholarship". The Denning Law Journal 2006 "A useful guide and an interesting read". TSG Life, 2006More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Suitable for undergraduate students taking a course in family law.
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-19-928235-7 (9780199282357)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Mary Welstead | Susan Edwards
Family Law
Book
04/2008
2nd Edition
Oxford University Press
€29.70
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Persons
Mary Welstead, Reader in Law, University of Buckingham and Susan Edwards, Professor of Law, University of Buckingham
Content
PART I. THE FAMILY AND FAMILY LAW; 1. Introduction - family Law and its changing dimensions; PART II. ADULT RELATIONSHIPS; 2. State intervention in personal relationships; 3. Nullity and its consequences; PART III. FAMILY PROPERTY; 4. Acquisition of rights in the family home; PART IV. RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN; 5. Domestic violence; 6. Ending relationships; 7. Financial consequences of ending relationships Part 1 and Part II; PART V. DEATH OF A PARTNER; 8. Death and its consequences; PART VI. PARENTS; 9. Parents - rights and responsibilities; 10. From clean break to open adoption; PART VII. PARENTS AND CHILDREN - PRIVATE DISPUTES; 11. Adolescent rights - autonomy and participation; 12. Children's welfare and private disputes; PART VIII. PROTECTING CHILDREN; 13. In the child's best interests - the jurisdiction of wardship; 14. Child protection - public law procedure; 15. Protecting children from 'significant harm' - interpreting the law; PART IX. MONEY MATTERS; 16. Financial provision for children