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This popular textbook provides a comprehensive overview of family law, along with an understanding of its context, its practical consequences, a focus on what the current debates are that surround the law, and discussion of proposals for reform.
New to this edition:
• Less procedural detail, more focus on current family law issues, and more commentary on and context of the law, linking to wider reading and critiques of the law
• New author team provides balance between academic concepts and relevance to practice
• Accessible and student-focussed, with summaries at the end of each chapter that highlight key points, as well as a companion website containing useful web links to resources: www.palgravehighered.com/law/familylaw9e
Family Law is essential reading for law students taking undergraduate modules in family law and 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.
Paula Davies is a Senior Lecturer in Law and the Associate Programme Head of Student Engagement (LLB and GDL programmes) at BPP University Law School in London, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Paven Basuita is a Lecturer in Law at BPP University Law School in London, a non-practising solicitor, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
'A tried and tested book which combines a wealth of theoretical knowledge and practical examples. It really brings the subject to life and is a very useful addition to the existing literature.' –Eugenia Caracciolo di Torella, University of Leicester, UK
List of contents
PART I: FAMILY LAW - AN INTRODUCTION.- 1. Introduction.- PART II: MARRIAGE, CIVIL PARTNERSHIP AND COHABITATION.- 2. Marriage and Civil Partnership.- 3. Cohabitation .- PART III: FAMILY PROPERTY AND FINANCE.- 4. Family Property.- 5. Domestic Violence.- PART IV: DIVORCE AND DISSOLUTION AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES.- 6. Divorce and Dissolution.- 7. Finance and Property on Divorce and Dissolution.- PART V: CHILDREN AND PARENTS.- 8. Children.- 9. Parents.- 10. The Children Act 1989.- 11. Children on Family Breakdown.- 12. Financial Provision for Children.- 13. Child Abduction.- 14. Child Protection.- 15. Adoption and Special Guardianship.
About the author
Paula Davies is a Senior Lecturer in Law and the Associate Programme Head of Student Engagement (LLB and GDL programmes) at BPP University Law School in London, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She specialises in family law, child law and human rights.
Paven Basuita is a Lecturer in Law at BPP University Law School in London, and a non-practising solicitor. Prior to becoming a lecturer, Paven practised as a family lawyer and has a broad range of family and child law experience. She now teaches family law, child law and public law, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Summary
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.
