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1 Law Trove You are looking at 1-10 of 35 items for: keyword : divorce Family Law 2016 Print Publication Year: 2015 Published Online: Jan 2016 ISBN: eisbn: DOI: /he/ Family Law takes a highly practical, student-centred approach to the essential law and procedure at the heart of family law. Providing a comprehensive guide to the subject, it focuses on relationship breakdown, money and property, children, and domestic abuse. A concise writing style and short chapters ensure focused learning, while chapter summaries and self-test questions help students to consolidate their knowledge and identify areas for further study. Throughout the book case studies and examples are used, demonstrating how family law applies in practice and helping to prepare students for their future careers. The book also features diagrams and flowcharts throughout, helping to improve understanding of complex processes or areas of difficulty. Topics that are covered include: family law practice and the first interview; public funding; alternative dispute resolution in family law; judicial separation and nullity; divorce; defences to divorce; jurisdiction; procedure for a matrimonial order; the Civil Partnership Act 2004; dissolution of a civil partnership; financial orders following divorce or dissolution; financial orders; pre-marital agreements; procedure for financial orders; variation, collection, and enforcement of financial orders; protecting assets and the family home in financial order proceedings; separation and maintenance agreements; child support; pensions in financial proceedings; and taxation in family law. Family Law Handbook2015 Print Publication Year: 2015 Published Online: Feb 2015 ISBN: eisbn: DOI: /he/ Family Law Handbook takes a highly practical, student-centred approach to the essential law and procedure at the heart of family law. Providing a comprehensive guide to the subject, it focuses on relationship breakdown, money and property, children, and domestic abuse. A concise writing style and short chapters ensure focused learning, while chapter summaries and self-test questions help students to consolidate their knowledge and identify areas for further study. Throughout the book case studies and examples are used, demonstrating how family law applies in practice and helping to prepare students for Page 1 of 5

2 their future careers. The book also features diagrams and flowcharts throughout, helping to improve understanding of complex processes or areas of difficulty. Topics that are covered include: family law practice and the first interview; public funding; alternative dispute resolution in family law; judicial separation and nullity; divorce; defences to divorce; jurisdiction; procedure for a matrimonial order; the Civil Partnership Act 2004; dissolution of a civil partnership; financial orders following divorce or dissolution; financial orders; pre-marital agreements; procedure for financial orders; variation, collection, and enforcement of financial orders; protecting assets and the family home in financial order proceedings; separation and maintenance agreements; child support; pensions in financial proceedings; and taxation in family law. Family LawText, Cases, and Materials Sonia Harris-Short, Joanna Miles, and Rob George Print Publication Year: 2015 Published Online: Sep 2015 ISBN: eisbn: DOI: /he/ All books in this flagship series contain carefully selected substantial extracts from key cases, legislation, and academic debate, providing able students with a stand-alone resource. The third edition of Family Law presents everything an undergraduate family law student needs in one volume. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors offer a detailed and authoritative exposition of family law illustrated by materials carefully selected from a wide range of sources. The book has two principal aims: to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the law relating to the family, and to do so in a way that stimulates critical reflection on that law. Readers are encouraged to consider how and why the law has developed as it has, what policies it is seeking to pursue, whether it achieves the right balance between the rights and interests of individual family members and the wider public interest, and how it operates in practice. New to this edition are: analysis of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 and the Children and Families Act 2014; discussion of Jones v Kernott (2011) and family homes cases; analysis of the Law Commission s recommendations (2014) in relation to matrimonial property agreements; consideration of the meaning of welfare after Re G (2012); updates on surrogacy cases; detailed analysis of new cases on parental responsibility; a fully revised chapter on private law children cases; detailed consideration of relocation disputes after K v K (2011); and full analysis of the significant new public law children cases of Re J (2013), Re B (2013) and Re B-S (2013). In addition, the introductory chapter, supported by materials on the Online Resource Centre, considers some of the contemporary challenges faced by the family justice system.. Family Law ConcentrateLaw Revision and Study Guide Susan Heenan and Anna Heenan Print Publication Year: 2013 Published Online: Jun 2014 ISBN: eisbn: DOI: /he/ Page 2 of 5

3 Each Concentrate revision guide is packed with essential information, key cases, revision tips, exam Q&As, and more. Concentrates show you what to expect in a law exam, what examiners are looking for, and how to achieve extra marks. Family Law Concentrate is supported by extensive online resources to take your learning further. It has been written by experts and covers all the key topics so that you can approach your exams with confidence. The clear, succinct coverage enables you to quickly grasp the fundamental principles of this area of law and helps you to succeed in exams. This guide has been rigorously reviewed and is endorsed by students and lecturers for level of coverage, accuracy, and exam advice. It is clear, concise, and easy to use, helping you get the most out of your revision. After an introduction, the book covers: families, civil partnerships, and cohabitation; nullity; divorce, dissolution, and judicial separation; domestic violence; financial provision on divorce or dissolution; The Children Act the private law; The Children Act the public law; adoption; and child abduction. This, the second edition, has been fully updated in light of recent developments in the law, including the Family Justice Review, The Hague Convention 1996, and the Children s and Families Bill. Q & A Revision Guide Family Law 2013 and 2014 Ruth Gaffney-Rhys, Chris Barton, Mary Hibbs, and Penny Booth Print Publication Year: 2013 Published Online: Jun 2014 ISBN: eisbn: DOI: /he/ The Q&A series offers the best preparation for tackling exam questions. Each book includes typical questions, bullet-pointed answer plans and suggested answers, author commentary, and illustrative diagrams and flowcharts. Q & A Revision Guide Family Law 2013 and 2014 offers expert advice on what to expect from your family law exam, how best to prepare, and guidance on what examiners are really looking for. Written by experienced examiners, it provides: clear commentary with each question and answer; bullet point and diagram answer plans; tips to make your answer really stand out from the crowd; and further reading suggestions at the end of every chapter. The book should help you to: identify typical law exam questions; structure a first-class answer; avoid common mistakes; show the examiner what you know; make your answer stand out from the crowd; and find relevant further reading. After an introduction on technique for exams and coursework, chapters cover: family law cohabitation and marriage; nullity; divorce and judicial separation; domestic violence; children general principles, concepts, status, and wardship; assisted reproduction; adoption; children private ordering; children and the local authority; international child abduction; property rights; ancillary financial relief for adults; child support the state and the court; and putting it all together. Family Law ConcentrateLaw Revision and Study Guide Susan Heenan and Anna Heenan Print Publication Year: 2015 Published Online: Oct 2015 ISBN: eisbn: DOI: /he/ Page 3 of 5

4 Each Concentrate revision guide is packed with essential information, key cases, revision tips, exam Q&As, and more. Concentrates show you what to expect in a law exam, what examiners are looking for, and how to achieve extra marks. Family Law Concentrate is supported by extensive online resources to take your learning further. It has been written by experts and covers all the key topics so that you can approach your exams with confidence. The clear, succinct coverage enables you to quickly grasp the fundamental principles of this area of law and helps you to succeed in exams. This guide has been rigorously reviewed and is endorsed by students and lecturers for level of coverage, accuracy, and exam advice. It is clear, concise, and easy to use, helping you get the most out of your revision. After an introduction, the book covers: families, civil partnerships, and cohabitation; nullity; divorce, dissolution, and judicial separation; domestic violence; financial provision on divorce or dissolution; The Children Act the private law; The Children Act the public law; adoption; and child abduction. This, the third edition, has been fully updated in light of recent developments in the law, including the Children and Families Act 2014, The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, and the Law Commission Report on Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements. Bromley's Family Law Nigel Lowe and Gillian Douglas Print Publication Year: 2015 Published Online: Jun 2015 ISBN: eisbn: DOI: /he/ Bromley's Family Law provides an accurate, detailed account of family law. The text presents a broad treatment of the key issues relating to adult and child law. This new edition has been edited and updated to take account of the latest case law and legislation, while also reflecting new debates and emerging issues in the area. Particular attention is also paid to the increasingly significant international dimension of family law, with a new chapter on this area. This edition has been updated to provide up-to-date coverage on cohabitation, the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 and Children and Families Act It also examines the proposals of the Family Justice Review. It considers in detail the Law Commission proposals for reform of the law on cohabitation, marital property agreements and needs, and non-matrimonial property on divorce. 9. Procedure for a Matrimonial Order Print Publication Year: 2015 Published Online: Feb 2015 ISBN: eisbn: DOI: /he/ This chapter discusses the procedure for obtaining a divorce, which is governed by the Family Procedure Rules It outlines the steps a solicitor should take before issuing divorce proceedings and explores the complete procedure for obtaining an undefended divorce. Page 4 of 5

5 9. Procedure for a Matrimonial Order Print Publication Year: 2015 Published Online: Jan 2016 ISBN: eisbn: DOI: /he/ This chapter discusses the procedure for obtaining a divorce or dissolving a civil partnership, which is governed by the Family Procedure Rules It outlines the steps a solicitor should take before issuing divorce proceedings and explores the complete procedure for obtaining an undefended divorce. 5. Ending RelationshipsDivorce and Separation Sonia Harris-Short, Joanna Miles, and Rob George Print Publication Year: 2015 Published Online: Sep 2015 ISBN: eisbn: DOI: /he/ All books in this flagship series contain carefully selected substantial extracts from key cases, legislation, and academic debate, providing able students with a stand-alone resource. This chapter discusses the law on divorce and separation. It covers divorces in England and Wales; the nature, function, and limits of divorce law; a brief history of divorce law to 1969; the present law of divorce and judicial separation; evaluation of the current law; options for reform of divorce law and the process of divorce; and the future of English divorce law. Page 5 of 5