Family Law
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Beschreibung
This popular, long-established textbook provides a clear and engaging account of a fascinating and dynamic subject, while also introducing current debates about the nature, scope and functions of the law, and discussing controversies surrounding the basic doctrines by placing them in a wider context. The book takes an applied approach and provides real-life examples to illustrate how the law works in practice. Written with the student in mind, it includes key words, hot topics,case notes, summaries and further reading suggestions.New to this edition:Recent reforms to the law on domestic abuse Supreme Court developments in the areas of divorce and civil partnershipUp-to-date law combined with a clear historical progression of the lawThe companion website macmillanihe.com/davey-family-law-10e includes multiple-choice and discussion questionsEssential reading for law students taking undergraduate modules in family or child law. Students on social work, social policy, health care and human rights courses will also find it invaluable, as will postgraduates and those studying the subject for professional purposes.‘Family Law is a highly thought-provoking, carefully written and comprehensive textbook that is extremely user-friendly,whilst retaining academic rigour and a comprehensive nature.’ – Brigitte Clark, Formerly of Oxford Brookes Law School
This popular and long-established text provides an insightful and comprehensive account of a fascinating and dynamic subject. In addition to dealing with the intricacies of the substantive law, the text considers the wider social and policy issues, the current family law debates, and proposals for reform. This new edition has been revised and updated to include all the recent statutory and case-law developments in family law, as well as discussions for reform.
- A complete guide - concise, authoritative and affordable
- Up-to-date law combined with an historical progression of the law, enabling students to understand the context
- Well-organised chapters explained in clear language, making it easy to use
- Very student-friendly - includes key words, hot topics, case notes, summaries and further reading suggestions
- Can be used on Family Law and Child Law courses, and for social work practice
- In-depth information on new reforms to the law on domestic violence, now more appropriately referred to as ‘domestic abuse’
- Fully updated case law, particularly in respect of Supreme Court developments in the areas of divorce and civil partnership
- Overview and analysis of the government’s proposed reforms to the law on divorce
- Up-to-date statistics
- A discussion question in each chapter, with suggested ways to approach it on the companion website
Students taking Family Law modules on undergraduate LLB and CPE Law degrees; students on undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Children's Law, and courses on Social Work, Social Policy and Health Care.
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Samantha Davey
Themen in »Family Law«
Family law Marriage and civil partnership Divorce Family breakdown Adoption Domestic Violence Child protection