Subjects:

Family Law

Contents:

Marriage - The Starting Point

Nullity and Legal Separation

The Law on Divorce

Property and Finance on Divorce

Property and Finance Without Divorce

Child Support

Domestic Violence

The Law Relating to Children

The Private Law Relating to Children

The Public Law Relating to Children

Adoption

The Inherent Jurisdiction - Wardship

End of Chapter Assessment - Outline Answers.

Understanding Family Law is a clear and concise book for students of family law. The text is easy to digest, and even the most complex issues are presented in a user-friendly way without becoming patronising. The book has been specifically designed to be used as a study guide by students at all levels, and will appeal particularly to those who struggle with the more traditional textbooks. The reader is encouraged to think beyond the confines of the page through self-assessment questions.