Family Law practice has undergone a period of rapid and significant change with the removal of legal aid funding and the establishment of the single Family Court in particular represent major adjustment for those working in the field. A Practical Approach to Family Law provides a clear picture of the law and practice relating to family proceedings in the family court, county courts, and the High Court. Its breadth of coverage and accessible style has made it an essential resource for students and practitioners alike. In an area which continues to evolve this text is a trusted and reliable resource for busy practitioners. It's clear and accessible style make it an ideal tool for both students on LPC and ILEX courses and those in practice. Providing practical advice on the application of legal principles alongside helpful summaries the text gives a detailed overview of a broad range of family law issues.
Written by a respected and authoritative team, the tenth edition of A Practical Approach to Family Law has been fully updated to take account of recent developments including the changes to legal aid for family cases and the introduction of the single family court; new rules on the instruction of experts; new approach to care proceedings and court-enforced timetable to avoid delay; and the replacement of residence and contact orders with child arrangements orders. There is also increased coverage of adoption alongside key material on mediation, child support and welfare benefits.
Very much a practical guide, the book makes extensive use of examples and key documents to assist the busy practitioner and student. With additional advice on library, information, and professional development resources, A Practical Approach to Family Law provides real assistance in dealing with this dynamic area of law. The A Practical Approach series is the perfect partner for practice work. Each title focuses on one field of the law and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject together with clear, practical advice and tips on issues likely to arise in practice. The books are also an excellent resource for those new to the law, where the expert overview and clear layout promotes clarity and ease of understanding.
By:
The Right Honourable Lady Justice Jill Black DBE (Lady Justice of Appeal),
Jane Bridge (Barrister and family mediator),
Tina Bond (Senior Lecturer,
Senior Lecturer,
University of Northumbria),
Liam Gribbin,
Madeleine Reardon (Barrister,
Barrister,
1 King's Bench Walk)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 10th Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 243mm,
Width: 170mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780198737605
ISBN 10: 0198737602
Series: A Practical Approach
Pages: 532
Publication Date: 02 April 2015
Audience:
College/higher education
,
A / AS level
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part I - Family Law Practice 1: Family Law Practice - Setting The Scene, The First Interview And Next Steps 2: Public Funding For Family Proceedings 3: Family Mediation And Collaborative Law 4: The Family Court Part II - Family Life 5: The Ground For Divorce And The Five Facts 6: Bar On Presentation Of Divorce Petitions Within One Year Of Marriage 7: Jurisdiction In Divorce, Nullity, Judicial Separation And Proceedings To Dissolve A Civil Partnership 8: Drafting A Divorce Petition 9: Undefended Divorce: Procedure For Obtaining The Decree 10: Amended, Supplemental And New Petitions 11: Defended Divorces 12: Protection Of Respondents In Separation Cases: Sections 5 And 10, Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 13: Judicial Separation 14: Cohabitants 15: Civil Partnership Act 2004 16: Nullity 17: Gender Recognition Act 2004 Part III - Children 18: The Children Act 1989: General Principles, Parental Responsibility Orders In Family Proceedings, Section 8 Orders, Guardianship and Special Guardianship Orders, and Financial Provision And Property Adjustment For Children 19: Procedure For Orders Under The Children Act 1989 20: Preventing The Removal Of A Child From The Jurisdiction And Tracing A Lost Child 21: Children in Local Authority Care 22: Emergency Protection Of Children Part IV - Money and Property 23: The Home: Preventing Sale Or Mortgage 24: Keeping Up With The Mortgage Or Rent 25: Welfare Benefits 26: The Question Of Wills 27: Neglecting to Maintian the Family, Section 27 Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 28: Nuptial Agreements: Separation, Post and Pre-Nuptial 29: Financial Orders Available 30: Procedure For An Application For A Financial Remedy 31: Factors To Be Considered In An Application For A Financial Remedy 32: Preventing And Setting Aside Depositions Under Section 37, Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 33: Collection And Enforcement Of Financial Orders 34: Variation Of Financial Orders 35: Child Support Part V 36: Occupation Orders 37: Non-molestation Orders 38: Forced Marriage Protection Orders
The Right Honorable Lady Justice Jill Black DBE is a Lady Justice of Appeal Jane Bridge is a barrister and family mediator Tina Bond is a solicitor at Evans & Co, Co Durham, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Northumbria Liam Gribbin is a barrister at Plymouth City Council Madeleine Reardon is a barrister at 1 King's Bench Walk Penelope Grewcock is a barrister at Fenners Chambers
