Superbly balanced and detailed coverage of family law: case focused, critical, and contextual.
Provides a comprehensive, critical, and case-focused introduction to family law. Hayes & Williams' Family Law helps students to gain a firm understanding of family law principles, the developing law, and key reform debates.· Includes comprehensive case summaries helping to familiarize students with the key judgments which have shaped the development of family law· Takes a critical approach to the subject, with 'talking points' throughout the text encouraging students to develop their own analytical skills· Combines an accessible writing style with high-level analysis making it an ideal text for both new students and those looking to develop their understanding of this dynamic subject area· Provides contextualized discussion of the key topics taught on family law courses to ensure students understand the political, social, and economic factors which influence family law policy and practice· Features discussion questions at the end of each chapter to help students consolidate and apply their knowledge of key topics Digital formats and resourcesThis edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
Part 1: Adult Family Law 1: The formation of adult relationships 2: The dissolution of adult relationships 3: Protection from domestic abuse and occupation of the family home 4: Financial remedies on divorce and dissolution 5: Property disputes when non-formalised relationships breakdown Part 2: Child Family Law 6: Financial support for children 7: A child's parents: parentage, parenthood, and parental responsibility 8: Children's rights 9: Private law disputes and issues in children cases 10: Children needing services, care, and protection 11: Adoption and special guardianship
Stephen Gilmore is Professor of Family Law at King's College London and a Barrister at Lincoln's Inn. His research interests include parental responsibility, post-separation parenting, and children's rights
Reviews for Hayes & Williams' Family Law
An exceptionally clear textbook, it breaks family law down into its core topics and questions and sets out a rich discussion that is both thought-provoking and comprehensive. * Dr Sarah Trotter, London School of Economics and Political Science *