Family Law

This textbook provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of family law, covering key topics such as marriage, divorce, custody, and adoption. It also introduces current debates and controversies surrounding the law and provides real-life examples to illustrate how it works in practice. It is essential reading for law students, social workers, social policy students, health care professionals, and postgraduates, as well as those studying the subject for professional purposes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 538 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2020
Publisher: Macmillan Education UK

This comprehensive and well-established textbook offers a thorough and captivating exploration of a captivating and ever-evolving subject, while also delving into contemporary discussions surrounding the nature, scope, and functions of law. Moreover, it addresses various controversies surrounding fundamental doctrines by contextualizing them within a broader framework. The book adopts an applied approach, utilizing real-life examples to demonstrate the practical application of the law. It is an indispensable resource for law students enrolled in undergraduate modules related to family law and child law. Additionally, students pursuing courses in social work, social policy, healthcare, and human rights will find this book invaluable, as will postgraduates and individuals pursuing professional studies in the field.

In this edition, we have included extensive coverage of recent reforms to the law on domestic violence, now more appropriately referred to as 'domestic abuse.' We have also thoroughly updated our case law, particularly in the areas of divorce and civil partnership, reflecting the latest developments from the Supreme Court. Furthermore, we have provided an overview and analysis of the government's proposed reforms to the law on divorce. Additionally, we have included up-to-date statistics to enhance the reader's understanding of the subject matter. To further enhance the learning experience, each chapter includes a discussion question accompanied by suggested approaches to address it on the companion website.

Weight: 1014g
Dimension: 246 x 164 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781352009194
Edition number: 10th ed. 2020