This useful text contains fully updated best practice guidelines for family law practitioners in England and Wales, developed by the Law Society with Resolution, ALC, CAFCASS, LSC, and the MoJ.
The new edition takes account of changes including the introduction of the Public Law Outline, Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007, and the permitted attendance of media representatives at hearings in family proceedings.
It offers an expanded Children chapter to include both public and private proceedings as well as wardship, adoption and abduction.
Includes new chapters examining:-
