Family Law: A Global Guide From Practical Law 6th ed

Covers the different forms of family dispute resolution across 62 jurisdictions. Focuses on conflict of laws, pre- and post-nuptial agreements and matrimonial property regimes, divorce (including financial claims after overseas divorce), children (including international child abduction, parental responsibility, adoption, and surrogacy), cohabitation, civil partnership/same-sex marriage, and family dispute resolution. Aims to simplify and raise awareness of the multifaceted issues surrounding family law in the jurisdictions which it covers.

• Each chapter has the same basic structure covering core areas of law as it is applied in each jurisdiction
• Focuses on conflict of laws, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce (including financial claims after overseas divorce), children (including international child abduction, parental responsibility, adoption, and surrogacy), cohabitation, and same-sex relationships
• Comprehensive coverage of family dispute resolution in each jurisdiction
• Essential current content reflecting family law across 62 major jurisdictions throughout the world
• Reader-friendly Q&A format allows for easy cross-jurisdictional comparisons
• Strong international focus, covering diverse areas including jurisdiction and conflict of laws
• Practical, straightforward commentary on each jurisdiction and the respective legal systems
• New European, Asian, African, and US jurisdictions
• Explores how the family courts in various jurisdictions manage the tension between concerns about "secret justice" and the legitimate expectations of privacy and confidentiality for the family
• Written by leading lawyers in their countries, including many Fellows of the IAFL, contributors are ideally placed to provide practical, straightforward commentary on the inner workings of their respective legal systems